Schools near Fairfield, NJ

“The Goddard in Fairfield has been an extraordinary place for our son. His growth and development have been impressive. But most of all, we're grateful that we have the assurance that he's in good hands. He's always looking forward to going to school and he comes home happy. The curriculum is excellent and the sense of community and events is very much appreciated, not to mention the regular updates on what he's doing throughout the day.”

“We have been here for 5 months so far and we love it. The teachers are great , management is kind and responsive and dedicated to making the center a place full of activities and positive energy!”

“TLE Cedar Grove has been incredible for our family and have been crucial to the development of our 4 year old child. Our son has made so many friends and learned so much from all of his teachers ever since he was a 1 year old. We will forever be grateful to the staff for helping my wife and I navigate parenthood. Thank you TLE!”

“We joined TLE Franklin Lakes last fall after moving to the area in August. Our daughter had previously been attending TLE Ramsey since she was 3 months old. We were nervous to make the switch, but the staff at the front desk & teachers in her class were so welcoming it was nearly a seamless transition. Shout out to Ms. Emily in Twaddlers at the time for loving on our little girl & making her feel extra special on a daily basis. Seeing our daughter grow and learn while having fun making new friends is all we could ever asked for. Happy to be a part of the TLE family and grateful for everything that they do for our kids!”

“We recently moved to the area and were overwhelmed by the school search. After touring numerous schools, Playhouse felt like a warm hug, putting our worries at ease that this would be the perfect school for our son. As the year has gone by, we have been blown away by the progress he has made, both emotionally and mentally, and how happy he is when he comes home each day. The whole staff is loving, supportive and super communicative, as well as the community of parents who are incredibly involved and reliable. We couldn’t ask for more in a school and would 1000% recommend.”

“It’s truly hard to let go of Preschool Learn Time, as it has been such a wonderful experience for my son, who has been part of the school since he was almost 3 yrs old. I am so grateful to Ms. Pavana and the wonderful teachers that welcomed him from day one and cared for him with so much love and attention. This place has meant so much to my family.
Thank you for all the love, care, and dedication you and your team have given my son over the years. We will truly miss it.”

“We are so grateful for Marigold Academy and everything they have done for our daughter. Our daughter attended two different daycares before we found Marigold, and the difference was truly noticeable from the beginning. The love, care, and sense of community she found here has no price.

The teachers and staff genuinely care about the children and create such a warm, safe, and happy environment. A very special thank you to Miss Dolly, who is an amazing director and truly loves what she does. Her dedication and kindness can be felt throughout the entire school.

Thank you for giving our daughter such beautiful memories and making her feel so loved every day. We now say good bye but we will truly miss this place.”

“I love how the teachers interact with the children. My daughter has grown and developed so much since attending. I especially appreciate the variety of activities they provide, including arts and crafts, music, story time, cognitive learning, and outdoor play. The teachers are truly amazing, caring, and supportive, and my child feels loved by every one of them. Every morning, my daughter gets excited when I tell her we're going to daycare, which gives me great peace of mind. It is clear that she is in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where she feels valued, encouraged, and well cared for.”

“As our 5-year-old daughter graduates, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible three years she has spent here since age two.
When she started, she was very shy, but the teachers’ constant warmth, ready smiles, and accommodating nature quickly helped her blossom. What we love most is how the school celebrates every single occasion throughout the year with wonderful, creative activities. These events kept her excited to learn and truly nurtured her overall growth.
The academic focus is equally fantastic. We are so proud that she is already doing simple addition and subtraction, and has started basic reading! Her Kindergarten orientation went exceptionally well, which is a true testament to how thoroughly this school prepares children for the future. Thank you to the phenomenal staff for loving and teaching our daughter!”

“We were at Goddard for 4 years and it was an amazing experience. My son loved all his teachers and the owners are great. My son's 1st year at Kindergarten, his teacher asked what school did he go, because he is so well behaved and is advanced as far as the subjects he's learning in Kindergarten.”

“My twin girls started at New Generation Learning Center (NGLC) when they were 18 months old. After surveying several facilities this one by far proved to be the best!
The clean spacious rooms, on facility kitchen, fresh healthy meal options, 24x7 camera access, attentive as well as accessible staff makes this daycare facility unique.
Ms. Jamila Ylidiz, the current director of NGLC, is positive, enthusiastic and hardworking. She maintains a one on one relationship with the children and their parents. She is open to new suggestions and ensures they are promptly implemented. She along with her staff provides a safe, warm and nurturing environment for children’s growth.They have a wide range of exciting learning activities suitable for the all round development of a child’s personality.
We as parents are impressed with Ms Jamila’s efforts to raise the standards of NGLC. Her level of commitment and dedication is commendable. We couldn’t be happier.
Thank you for all that you do!”

“I've had both my children here under 1 and 3+ and I've had a great experience and highly recommend Primrose of Wayne. Below is my honest and thorough review listed as pros and cons.

PROS
FOOD & WATER - I don't have to worry about packing lunch, because they feed the kids. All meals are made in house like beef w/ lo mein, chicken brown rice and veggies, and cheese tortellini in marinera sauce with side of peas. No Juices, only water (I love this). Not things like chicken nuggets and pizza.
ADMIN - Communication is fantastic. They always pick up and read my messages right away. Address my concerns (e.g. daughter said she didn't have friends when they changed classroom-got fixed right away). They've always had the same admin staff since I've been there and they are all amazing and very attentive, kind, welcoming, and reassuring.
TEACHERS- Simply kind and caring. My daughter loves her teachers and wants to go to school every day.
CLEANLINESS- compared to other places I've toured, this daycare looks and feels clean and organized.
EDUCATION: Great. I love that they practice writing names every day, learning math, and science.
SERVICES/EXTRACURRICULARS: They connected me with speech therapy faciliated at the school and soccer in spring is wonderful.
Note: Before picking this place for my daughter, I went on the state website to check for complaints or violations during state inspections and they passed with flying colors. There were places closer to me that after seeing those inspection reports, it was a no brainer that I would choose Primrose.

CONS (but not really)
PRICE - Their price is great, but childcare in general is expensive. Paying over $3,000 a month for two kids was rough for me this year.
ITEMS - My milk bottle caps got lost on more than 2 ocassions. For baby/toddler rooms, label everything if you can. Check your bag to make sure its yours before you leave. I left with other baby's bag twice because it was handed to me and I didn't check until I got home.
NEW STAFF - Mistakes like getting the wrong backpack, jackets, or other things is most likely going to happen with new staff or staff that don't normally cover that room. This is normal in any place, so just be mindful.
Note: I was friendly with two moms who changed their kids to a different school because they were not satisfied with their experience here, but with the few parents I've spoken to in my child's classroom, including myself, are very satistified with the quality of care at primrose.”

“We had a wonderful experience with Park Street Academy! The teachers were kind and caring, and the summer camp is wonderful. Ms. Alexa, who runs it, cares so much about making it a good experience.”

“My daughter attends Lightbridge Academy and I would highly recommend it! She had a hard time being away from home at the beginning and they were so loving and patient with her and gave us updates every day at pickup with how she was adjusting. After a couple of weeks she started having such a great time and is learning so much. She’s less than 2 and starting to since abc’s, recognizing letters and numbers, and has grown so much with her social/emotional skills. If you are looking for a daycare I would definitely recommend Lightbridge academy in Wayne! From the owner, to the office staff, to the teachers, everyone is there to help and make sure your child is taken care of.”

“Both of my daughters attended this day care and it was outstanding ! We love the staff and care they have provided. They were accommodating to all needs requested and communication was immediate. We highly recommend Solnyshko ! Thank you !”

“This place is the absolute best! Ms. Nisha is so kind, caring, and a true educator of small children. The turnover here is so low and the consistent faces provide safety and security for these little ones. Mr. Rick even went out of his way one morning to help me clean the inside of my windshield! They treat you like family and that’s all I could ask for! I’m so happy we found Cresthill in East Hanover.”

“We absolutely love this daycare and could not be happier with the care our daughter receives. The Twaddlers teachers — Miss Shirley, Miss Eugenia, and Miss Linda — are truly wonderful. They are kind, patient, caring, and make our daughter feel so loved and comfortable every single day. It gives us such peace of mind knowing she is in such great hands.
The staff at the front desk are also always so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Everyone creates such a positive and nurturing environment. We love everything about this school and are so grateful to be part of it! Could not recommend it enough.”

“Love KinderCare!! Wonderful, knowledgeable staff, clean facility, great place for children to grow!! They really nurture and care for every little one that enters their program. HIGHLY recommend!!”

“We love the school! The staff and teachers are amazing. We love how creative the school is with engaging the kids and the parents. We would choose this school all over again if wr had to.”

“If you are looking for PEACE OF MIND in a preschool/ daycare for your child/children, look no further than RMS Bloomfield. As two full-time working, parents, my husband and I are thrilled and extremely satisfied with the care our children are receiving here for the past soon to be 3 years. They provide an ultra safe, clean, fun and engaging environment and we truly feel that our children are being loved in our place during the day! Not to mention, compared to others-it is reasonably priced. We so appreciate the teachers and staff and feel very grateful to have them as part of our family’s community (and lives). I’ll tell anyone who’ll listen- we love Rainbow Montessori.”

“Finding a school for your young child can be a stressful experience. You're entrusting people you may not know with taking care of your kid during some of their most formative years. Orchard School has been absolutely tremendous.We came to them after a negative experience at a chain daycare for our then-6-month-old. The difference was immediate - rather than crying when dropping her off, she would crawl to her teachers and wouldn't want to come home when we came to pick her up. Her growth since joining the 0-5 y/o class has been astonishing. We've enjoyed watching her become a part of the group - the older kids watch out for and play with the younger ones with a care that reminds us of siblings.The teachers do a great job combining play with educational enrichment activities, and the property has a delightful array of spaces for the kids to enjoy, ranging from a ball pit to a pool to mini-rooms with tiny furniture to a track for biking. The staff is super flexible and understanding; it feels like we have true partners in our child's care and understanding.The most important thing I have to say about Orchard is that its staff sees the kids for who they are. They understand each kid is an individual with their own personality and needs, and they do everything they can to encourage each child to be the best version of themself. Our daughter (now 18 months) is growing into a wonderful little person, and Orchard School has played a huge part.”

“As a first time mom returning back to the workforce, finding a suitable school for my infant was nerve wrecking. Although TLE wasn't our first choice, I realized it was the better choice for my daughter. The warm feeling and instant connection my daughter made with both office staff (Ms. Shaneequa, Tessa) and her teachers (Ms. Yazmin, Ms. Kayla, and Ms. Jenn) inside the infant classroom reassured me that I made the right choice. My daughter is excelling in the infant classroom, and we are updated throughout the day about her participation in class and infant curriculum. After voicing personal concerns, it was addressed in a timely manner, and I felt more comfortable with my daughter continuing her education at TLE. We have recently registered her as a returning student who'll be entering the toddler class soon, and can't wait to see what's in stores for the upcoming school year.”

“we absolutely love miss kathleen!! she is fun, entertaining, and so welcoming. not to mention the sweetest person ever. my son has felt at home at gymboree pine brook since he started and looks forward to her classes every week ?”

“So I can’t speak on behalf of any room except the infant A room. My daughter started here part time when she was 5 months old and the teacher Ms. Lourdes and Ms. Stephanie are the only reason I felt comfortable leaving her at such a young age. Every infant has their own schedule and it’s very personalized. The babies are very well taken care of, naps are difficult however (naturally).”

“We love Kiddie Academy Florham Park, My daughter is happy to be over there, thank you for all staff specially Ms. Celine teachers Ms. Melissa, Ms. Jackie and Ms. Hope”

“Extremely positive experience so far after 16 months. We have been in 3 daycare settings, and Goddard School in Montville to is head and shoulders above the rest (and the rest were good!). We recommend Goddard in Montville to anyone looking for high quality childcare for infant-preK. Our daughter is thriving, and the teachers & staff are professional, courteous, and attentive. What more could you ask for?”

“Our family had a great experience at this school. Both our children attended—our daughter for Pre-K at age 4, and our son from age 2. Despite his strong-willed nature, he grew to love it and was always happy at pickup. The teachers are caring, and the director is very responsible. The strong academic foundation prepared both kids well for kindergarten—our son recently tested excellently for K. Special thanks to Ms. Gia, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Paolo, and Ms. Nicole!”

“We have been coming to this school for three years and I can’t say enough about this school. From the amazing owner to the admin team lead by Ms. Marissa. Goddard School of Wayne is where you want to bring your little ones.”

“We are grateful we found MCDC. Our son has grown so much academically and socially. Teachers and staff are welcoming and friendly. Shout out to Mrs Perez, Mrs Chavez, Ms Newbia, Ms Eman, and Mrs Bautista. Thank you.”

“The daycare/childcare industry is tough but they truly do the best they can with balancing care for children, parents and their needs, and supporting their staff/team.

I have 3 kids at Kids R Kids. We toured many places and spoke to lots of parents/referrals. After finishing a very thorough tour, my husband and I immediately agreed this would be where we want our kids.

It is nerve racking putting your kids in the care of someone else but we do feel comfortable leaving our kids here. Quickly, KRK became very inviting - in that the front team knows you, the office girls are always present for a hug (my daughter loves giving them hugs), the team ready to say hi in the hallway and often with your kids name (they remember all the kids’ names!). Even better, when you walk into the smell of homemade waffles in the morning that the full time chef makes along with all the other snacks and meals that my kids enjoy/eat.

This will be our kids first time in their summer program and what a great schedule they have lined up for the kids! Field trips for the older class, splash pad days, ice cream trucks days, programs and shows. I love all the dedicated play areas for the kids (not hugged up against a Main Street and the sound of cars like many other places we went to) and they all are individualized to the kids ages.

They even offer chicken coupes/eggs to take care of when the weather is nice.

My just turned 4 year old confidently writes her name. Gets excited to do her homework and sings the star spangled banner. My 2 year old loves his teachers and went from hating going to leaving me at the door with a simple bye mommy.

I like the camera access given especially during the 1st week the kids are there. The billing is easy and auto drafted. They run emergency drills. They have many events for holidays. We get to do check ins with the teachers - no questions asked and they don’t make us feel like we are annoying them.

I like the convenience of the covered drop off area and the face recognition needed to enter. They lock off the door after normal drop off hours too which is nice and reassuring.

They have instructors to support language and my whole family loves the education coordinator who is engaged, interactive and super caring with the children. She even took the time to go over potty training for my son one on one.

Additionally, we love how everyone works together regardless of their roles. The front will help out in many classrooms. Ralph has dressed up as the Easter bunny for the kids. I’ve seen the girls in the office in the classrooms offering up some love and attention. That’s a great team mentality.”