Schools near Dover, NJ

“The Learning Experience is definitely the BEST daycare in the area. My 3.5 year old son has been thru several daycares (Goddard, Lightbridge, Apple Montessori) and TLE is superior to all. First of all, the facility is so clean, inviting and stimulating for the kids. The kids are always engaged with projects and the class time is structured. The teachers and staff at TLE have been SO great to my son and work together with us to implement a plan to have him succeed. They are warm, friendly and give us daily updates. My son previously “did not want to go to school” at his former schools, but now wakes up happy and eager to get dressed and to go to school. As parents this makes us so happy ?”

“My children have only been here for about 2 weeks but oh my what an amazing school! My son is 3 and autistic daughter is 5. They show that they care for every child whether they’ve been there their whole lives or just a few days. You see the teachers love what they do and always take the time to let me know how they were for the day. If anything happens they’re quick to call me and inform me of what’s going on. You can feel the love in the school and how much everyone loves being there. The school it’s self physically is beautiful, colorful and inviting, the staff are caring and so helpful, I wish I would have found them wayyyy before. My son has had some behavioral issues that has gotten him kicked out of two daycares but here he’s engaged, focused and concentrated. Teachers are quick to redirect and not scream at them all day. I write this long review because I was holding my breath but TLE is truly a gem of a place, and even if the price might be out of your budget like it did for me, it’s so worth it knowing your kid(s) are well taken care of. Thank you to everyone at TLE.”

“My son has been going to LTA since March 2024 . I have nothing but positive things to say . The director and all the staff at LTA are wonderful. My son loves it there , thank you so much for hiring the right people .”

“KinderCare of Denville was Liam's first daycare, and I couldn’t be happier with our experience! Liam has been attending for over two years now, and there are days he doesn’t even want to leave because he loves it so much. The entire faculty has been incredibly caring and supportive of his growth and learning.

Special thanks to Ms. Melly, Ms. Mar, Ms. Sam, Laura, Leah, and all the amazing teachers who have made a tremendous impact on his education. Thanks to their dedication, Liam is now speaking in full sentences and learning something new every day. The teachers are attentive, nurturing, and always ensure he’s engaged in meaningful activities.

I wholeheartedly recommend KinderCare of Denville to any parent looking for a daycare that feels like a second home for their child!”

“We love the Learning Experience Denville!!! Entrusting someone to care for your child while you are at work everyday is not easy. I'm so happy I found them!!! All staff members are very professional and treat all the children with care!!! Vicki the director is very hands on and has helped my family so much!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“We are thrilled with the instruction Ethan received. He went to Lindamood happy everyday and came out learning something new. The progress shown is incredible and we are thankful this program exists!”

“We absolutely love this daycare!
The teachers are kind, patient, and truly care about the kids.
Our child has learned so much since starting here — not just letters and numbers, but also how to share, be kind, and express feelings.
Every day, we get updates and pictures, which makes us feel very connected.
We feel lucky to have found a place that feels safe, fun, and nurturing.
Highly recommend to any parent looking for a great daycare!”

“My daughter has been part of Lightbridge for the past four years, and she looks forward to going to school each day. She adores her teachers, Ms. Marie and Ms. Angel. The entire team at Lightbridge is compassionate, nurturing, and incredibly supportive. Thanks to their guidance, my daughter has gained a wealth of knowledge and is well-prepared for kindergarten.”

“I'm so happy that I made the decision two years ago to send my daughter to Bright Horizons center at Rockaway. She's now turning four and becoming a beautiful, confident, passionate and kind little girl. And I give a lot of the credit to BH. All the teachers and staff in the center are so caring and she enjoys everyday of being in the center. So sad that we need to leave BH family since we're moving. Would highly recommend this center if you're nearby and also looking for a daycare.”

“Enrolling our son, Nicholas, in Fun-n-Friends was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Not only did his confidence grow but he learned so much in the two years he was there. The entire staff was absolutely amazing. You could tell they truly care about your child. My son always looked forward to going to school. The tools he was given at FNF have prepared him so well for kindergarten. We’ll truly miss the school. Thanks again to the wonderful staff, Mrs. Keegan, Mrs. Campbell and the amazing teachers, Mrs. Schuhlein, Mrs. Tauber as well as the entire staff who made our son’s first school experience an unforgettable one. We are very grateful. I highly recommend FNF to any parent looking for a great preschool.”

“We love Lightbridge! Our son is 19M and he started almost 3 months ago. The staff was so kind and attentive to us as we eased into the transition, and they were so patient with my son. His teachers, Cathy and Jackie, are the best out there. He LOVES them and we know they love him, too. The rest of the staff knows him, too, and it feels like a family. No words could express the gratitude we have for the Lightbridge Staff.”

“Stepping Stones has been a part of both of my kids’ lives from 9 months to 6 years old. We were so lucky to have been recommended this school, especially since having a bad experience with the previous local Bright Horizons. From our first drop off, Mrs. Scott made us feel extremely comfortable. I knew the kids were in good hands. The one on one attention she gave my son helped him develop his reading skills in prekindergarten. The entire faculty is wonderful! We are going to miss this school as my youngest enters kindergarten this September. Thank you Stepping Stones family for teaching my kids the Montessori way! We will never forget you.”

“Very positive experience from infant 1 through Toddler 1 classroom. The directors at the school creative a positive culture and work ethic which is evident in all the staff!

Recently my daughter has been having some emotional turmoil at home with the arrival of her baby brother. The toddler classroom has continued to provide her with a safe haven of fun, play, and love.

The confidence and trust I have for the staff at the school is beyond. This week, her teacher has being giving her some extra support, and sending us frequent updates and pictures. Having this extra attention is above and beyond and my family appreciates it so much. It truly makes our life better knowing how wonderful her experience is at Primrose. I’m not surprised however, because her lead teacher is ALWAYS exceeding any expectations with her creativity and engagement

Highly recommend!”

“What an adorable, warm and welcoming school. The management and the staff is amazing. They have all been there for a long time so you can just feel the positive energy and family like environment. Highly recommend??”

“The staff and administration at BH are best in class; they’re supremely organized, never overwhelmed, and extremely thoughtful in how they develop each and every student. The ratios are attractive, and the development we’ve seen in such a short time has been very impressive. We’re very confident in the BH team, and will not hesitate to send our second there as well when the time comes!”

“Our time spent here was beyond precious! All the teachers are dedicated to the kids feeling cared for, having fun learning and being kept safe. I couldn’t recommend Heritage enough and felt so grateful for our time there and sad that it was over!”

“Absolutely love The Goddard School of Denville. From the moment you tour the school, you immediately feel like you are a part of a family. My children adore their teachers and the curriculum is rigorous; I see how much they learn on a daily basis! Ms. Sarah and Ms. Tina are so incredibly easy to talk to and make the whole experience enjoyable. Goddard also has an app that allows you to see pictures throughout the day and read the daily curriculum which leaves no stone unturned. I could not imagine sending my kids anywhere else!”

“The staff at BH are wonderful. My daughter has grown intellectually, and socially since being enrolled in their program. I know she’s getting a quality early education.”

“I could not say enough good things about Bright Horizons at Giralda Farms! My 3yo is on the autism spectrum and he thrives every time he’s here. Shout out to preschool teachers Daniella and Andi. The staff are very professional, welcoming, the center itself is very clean and secure.”

“Both of my daughters have been going to Lightbridge Academy in Mountain Lakes over the past few years and I can't say enough wonderful things about the teachers and the facility. All of the teachers have been incredible and caring with both of my girls and I appreciate all they do so much. I know it isn't easy being with young children all day, but you would never be able to tell by the professionalism and love that I have experienced at each drop off a pick up every day. By the age of 1, my daughter knew her ABC's, colors, shapes and more. It is a great place to send your children. I know they are in great hands there each day.”

“My son has been going to this school since he was 4. He loved it! He still talks about Miss Nancy and we’re all feeling a little bitter sweet leaving for KINDY. Cindy, Cathy and Jen are wonderful too and know all the kids by name and are friendly and easy to chat with.”

“Kiddie Academy in cedar knolls is a great facility that has such loving and caring teachers. They are attentive to our needs, very clean, and have a great family oriented environment. Thank you KA of cedar knolls.”

“We have been a Primrose School of Randolph family since they opened. Our daughter was part of their first infant class all the way through the time she started kindergarten (and now back during the summer for school-aged summer camps!) Our son is part of the daycare program now as well and he’s thriving. We love the Primrose family & curriculum they provide. Their menus of food are also amazing because it encourages my kids to try new things (which is of course easier in the company of their besties) and this has been instrumental in expanding their dietary preferences. Our children have always been considered more advanced in their skills and experiences and we contribute that to the wonderful teachers Primrose. The programs have always felt inclusive, structured, fun, and supportive through every stage of their development in these impressionable ages. My kids RUN into primrose and are always so eager to tell me about their day and their amazing friends & teachers. Summer camp is great for our daughter now that she’s in school but still needs summer care - the water play days and field trips to gymnastics/rock climbing/nerf zones are some of the many things she looks forward to! Thank you Primrose School of Randolph! We appreciate you more than you could ever know.”

“We have had a positive experience with LLA. The teachers and administrators really care about the kids and are also very communicative with parents. The pre-k class really prepares the kids well for kindergarten.”

“I can’t say enough good things about this center, this was the 3rd daycare my daughter went to and finally a bit of calmness & no anxiety. I don’t worry about how my daughter is being treated, or worry if she’s getting the attention and affection because I see from her alone that she’s happy here. The staff is really great and management has been such a huge blessing. My fiancé and I are happy with this center and how our daughter is so happy to be around the staff.”