Schools near Dayton, NJ

“Montessori connection has been “home away from Home” for my child. We started him when he was 8 months old and we plan to continue till he goes to kindergarten (he is 4.5 now). The teachers are attentive, kind and provide an environment conducive to your child’s growth. I am more than satisfied with the care and education they have provided and continue to provide to my child. Thank you all for taking care of him and his needs like I would.”

“We had a wonderful tour with Alica and were so impressed by the warmth of all the instructors we met, along with the detailed and well-thought out curriculum. We are so excited for our children to enroll here!”

“My daughter spent three wonderful years at The Learning Experience (TLE). My spouse and I couldn't be more grateful for how much my daughter grew socially, intellectually, and emotionally. From the beginning, the staff made us feel welcome and supported, creating a warm and nurturing environment that helped my timid daughter thrive. Over time, she made many close friends and truly came out of her shell, developing confidence and strong social skills that will benefit her for years to come.

A great strength of TLE is its curriculum. Its academic offering is outstanding—engaging and thoughtfully designed to support both academic and social emotional growth. I was consistently impressed by how much my daughter was learning, from early literacy and math to the arts and problem-solving. The teachers are not only knowledgeable but also caring passionate about what they do, always going the extra mile to make learning fun and meaningful. On the rare occasions that my child encountered challenges, the staff was very responsive and immediately addressed our concern as parents.

What really sets at TLE East Windsor apart is the kindness and dedication of the entire staff. They are always readily available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer support whenever needed. It's clear that they genuinely care about the development of the whole child. Knowing my daughter was in such capable and compassionate hands gave us tremendous peace of mind every day. I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a safe, enriching, and loving environment for their child.”

“We could not be happier here. Our son has learned so much since starting in the preschool class last year. He loves all the teachers. All the staff is amazing and truly cares about the kids.”

“My experience with Lightbridge Academy has been nothing short of exceptional. As parents, dropping off our daughter for the first time was nerve-wracking, but thanks to the incredible support and care provided by Miss Kate, the Director, and Miss Katie, the Assistant Director, we felt instantly at ease.From the moment our daughter joined in July 2023 as a member of the Khaki Kangaroo class, the warmth and dedication of all teachers, particularly Miss Lina, her lead teacher, were evident. Miss Lina treated our daughter with such care and attention, providing invaluable feedback and guidance to help her adjust to her new environment.As our daughter made the transition to the Yellow Ducks classroom under the guidance of Miss Danielle, Miss Lina and Miss Kate demonstrated exceptional commitment to her adjustment process. Their thoughtful recommendation to introduce our daughter to Miss Danielle daily in the week before her move significantly facilitated her transition and put our minds at ease.My daughter has truly enjoys being a part of Yellow Ducks family, under the guidance of the wonderful Miss Danielle. Seeing her return home each day with a radiant smile is a clear indication of the warmth and joy she finds in this nurturing environment.”

“As I reflect on 2025 and look at pictures of my growing daughter, I can’t help but smile at all of the pictures we have at our favorite place - Gymboree.

She is 2.5 years old now, but we started coming here last Winter, shortly after she began running around and needing more stimulation. Although shy and reserved at times, she has truly come out of her shell here. I can’t thank the owner and staff enough for the care they put into our kids.

We started our journey in the runners class, moved up to the explorers class, and more recently have began gentle separation in the PreK steps classroom as well. Due to the varying classes including those for mixed ages/abilities, I have been able to have many “play-dates” with friends who have little ones of all ages. We celebrated our daughter’s 2nd birthday this past year and all of the parents raved about how much fun their children had.

My daughter requests to come here daily and this has truly become our home away from home!”

“Would highly recommend! My son is very high energy and has a hard time listening to anyone. When he started Kiddie he has been more excited about going to preschool. No more fighting him to get out the car, he made friends and he loved the staff not only his teachers, the entire staff! It felt like one huge family and I truly appreciate each and everyone there!”

“My daughter started at Goddard three months ago. This is her first school, and we’ve had a truly wonderful experience so far. Everyone at the school is so welcoming, and they take the time each morning to greet the children. My daughter is very attached to me, but Ms. Liz has done a fantastic job helping her transition into school and making her feel welcome and included. Although it still takes a little time each morning for her to join her classmates, both my family and I believe she will continue to grow and thrive at Goddard West Windsor.”

“We have had such a wonderful experience at this school! Ms. Maggie, Ms. Nikole, and Ms. Italia in the infant room are incredibly kind, caring, and truly loving teachers. Every morning, Ms. Maggie greets my daughter with so much excitement and warmth, which gives me such peace of mind at drop-off.

I also truly appreciate how all three teachers take the time each day to talk with me about how my daughter’s day went. I never feel rushed, and their communication and genuine care mean so much to our family.

It is clear how much they love and support the children, and we are so grateful to have our daughter in their care. Thank you for everything you do!”

“We’ve had such a great experience with the Infant Room at ADLC. Ms. Casey is incredibly warm, attentive, and truly loves the babies—our little one settled in quickly and absolutely lights up when she sees her! The room feels calm, clean, and well-organized, and we really appreciate the regular updates and photos.

We’ve also noticed some really positive changes under the new management—communication has improved, and the overall vibe at the center feels more professional and nurturing. We’re so glad we chose ADLC for our baby’s first classroom!”

“Our son spent three amazing years at Bright Horizons in Princeton, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Sapid, miss qua, miss Carlin and his best friend Toni were exceptional so caring, patient, and truly dedicated. Diane, the director, created a warm and welcoming environment where we always felt supported.

Our son grew so much in confidence, joy, and curiosity thanks to their care. We’re incredibly grateful and will always look back on this time with love. Highly recommended!”

“We're so happy we found Knowledge Beginnings! Having been at a different daycare before, the difference here is remarkable. From the outset, it was clear that the staff truly cared about the children's education and development. The center is clean, and we love that there's a curriculum that we're updated on weekly. It's been amazing to watch our daughter grow over the past few months, and we know her development is due in big part to the community at Knowledge Beginnings. The Directors and teachers are invested in each child and bring enthusiasm and care to every interaction. They're always thinking of new fun and engaging activities for the infants here and have been super accommodating to our daughter's needs including changes in schedule, bringing our own lunches, etc. She loves it here; you can tell by how happy she is even at the end of a long day. I can't imagine a better place for her - thank you to the Directors and all the teachers here that truly make this place special.”

“I was responsible for my friend’s keys while he was getting married at this church. I left them in the pews by mistake and we didn’t realize they were missing until he was on his honeymoon. This caused a lot of stress and put a great strain on our friendship. The kind and caring staff here helped me locate the keys, which was the first step in rebuilding our damaged relationship.”

“Both of my sons have gone to Kindercare — one is still in the school and the other has moved on to Kindergarten. My belief is that there are amazing teachers there who have done so much for both of our boys. Our son LOVES Ms. Brandy and sometimes doesn’t even seem to want to leave her. The team is responsive to emails and concerns. I know my kids are safe when they are there and there’s so much to do. Especially for the price it is a great experiences for my kids.”

“Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. My daughter just turned 2 and has been going here for 5 months now. I couldn't ask for better daycare. We are very thankful to the whole team at Kinder Kastle. I would recommend this place to everyone with little ones..”

“A gem of a little preschool nestled in Rocky Hill’s historic schoolhouse building. We felt really lucky that we were able to secure a place for our daughter here we when she was three. Nurturing teachers who fill the childrens’ days with creative activities and lots of fun play, our daughter absolutely loved her time here and, being a coop, it felt really special to be able to directly witness this part of her life/development on days helping out in the classroom.”

“Great school and lovely staff. My kids love going to school and they come back with a smile on their faces. The school prepares the child for the next level of education. We love Kindercapers.”

“If i could give 10 stars i WOULD!!! Kindercare at hillsborough has been nothing short of perfect for us !!! The teachers/staff communication is outstanding. We absolutely love the education my son is 3 years old and is doing pre school education! They are so accommodating and always go out of their way to make sure the parents are always happy and pleased . We love getting our daily updates so we can see how our baby is doing through out the day is another big plus we get pictures and videos !!? Also their menu is healthy for the kids which is great. The facility is also very clean. They truly are AMAZING!!!!”

“Kiddie Academy of Hillsborough hires the most wonderful and caring staff; all of my child’s teachers greatly exceed our expectations! We are beyond thankful to have such a trusted and enriching place to leave our little one during our workdays.”

“After exploring many preschools in the area, we could not be more pleased that we chose DNPCCNS for our children. They have blossomed in the nurturing and enriching classroom environments created by the teachers. Each day, they run into school with huge smiles on their faces. The teachers and staff truly go above and beyond to meet the social-emotional and academic needs of each student. All of the head teachers are experienced and state certified. There is also a strong sense of community among the families, and there are various student events throughout the year to help foster these relationships. We are so grateful for everything DNPCCNS has done for our family. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and caring preschool that also prepares children for future success in elementary school.”

“My son has been at Kiddie Academy for over 3 years . He has learned so much throughout his time here and has had so many wonderful teachers. Each day he is beyond excited heading into school. I know each day he is always in good hands .”

“The teachers and staff are amazing. They put so much effort in taking care of my little one. I’ve seen how much my daughter has grown and I can say the same when my son came to this daycare. Your child will be in the best care.”

“My first born is currently enrolled. I love John Kenney so much. I can't wait for my 2nd one to get in there too. My daughter's development is beyond amazing, the activities they have is out of this world and very age appropriate.”

“All Thanks go to Monika and her staff! We really can’t thank them enough for all the hard work. Overall our 2 little ones are very happy at this place, and we noticed the significant impact on both of them in all their speaking, listening, behaving, communication, and social skills ever since they joined Childtime of Spotswood.”

“KA of Monroe is a wonderful place. Sonica and the staff are attentive, responsive, and kind. I feel they truly care for my son. My child feels so at home here - thank you KA of Monroe”