Schools near Fords, NJ

“UCMAS is the best program for kids who start at early age, it helps with brain development and they will stand out in the crowd and their thinking power is amazing!!
My son started this program when he was 4.5 yrs during Covid before he started his Kindergarten. I still remember first class with Mrs. Saswati, the way she introduced this program to me and my son was extraordinary. He started online classes with Ms.Bhruga Patel, she is a great teacher - my son used to love working with her. Every year he grew so much and I was amazed to see how he mentally does all the math problems and earned awards at each level. He graduated during summer of 2024 and earned Grade 1 plaque.
I strongly recommend this program and encourage parents to join their kids !!”

“High Hopes is a fantastic place to send your children, my son loves going there. He can't wait wake up and go see his teachers and friends. High Hopes provides so much fun and exciting daily activities. Im very happy with leaving my son here.Christina P”

“We had a wonderful experience at peace rose for prek3, prek4 and two summers. Ms. Carmen and all of her staff are nurturing, caring, and supportive. We would recommend to anyone for a well rounded and caring environment.”

“We’re so happy with our son’s experience at Precious Gems Montessori . His journey has been incredibly smooth and comfortable, and it’s clear how much care and thought the teachers puts into creating a nurturing environment.
The teachers are incredibly patient with the children and truly understand how to support each child at their own pace. We’ve especially appreciated how responsive and communicative they are — it gives us peace of mind knowing that our son is in such good hands.

Special thanks to the teachers Ms.Rumana (Owner), Ms. Jessica, Ms.Maida and Ms. Sneha.”

“Love the staff they’ve made the transition from home to starting school so easy. My daughter has made lots of new friends and I’m glad her social skills are excelling. They also are great when it comes to her allergies my child is very happy here!”

“Love The Learning Experience! My two kids have been attending daycare here since they were both 4 months old and my oldest attended during the pandemic (he is now 4.5 and the other is 2). They love coming to school and all the teachers and staff love them. Ms. Tanu in the infant room took care of both of them. Ms Deziree was the teacher for both in the Twaddler rm and that has been amazing. It put my mind at ease to have the same teacher taking care of my older son and then my younger son 2 years later. Both boys are thriving at TLE. In a time where it feels like there is no village, the teachers and staff at TLE are our village and my boys are so lucky to have them.”

“This school has been a wonderful experience for our 3‑year‑old. The curriculum is age‑appropriate, engaging, and fun, and we’re amazed at how much our child has learned in such a short time. Ms Sharma plus all the teachers, genuinely care about each child’s development and well‑being. We especially appreciate the warm environment and the individual attention given to every student.”

“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..”

“The Goddard School of Spotswood is the best! Each and every teacher and staff member are extremely caring, nurturing, and friendly. We have been sending our daughter here since she was 3 months old and now our son as well and they made the transition easy knowing they were in the best care. They are extremely accommodating to each child's individual needs and always quick to respond and answer questions. The curriculum and various activities keep them busy and they have been learning so much. Our children have the biggest smiles on their faces everyday and we feel at ease knowing they are in a safe, fun, and loving environment. Highly recommend this wonderful school!”

“All around great lessons and instructors whether it be virtual or in person. Tom has tons of experience and keeps the class engaged- a must have for all for SORA needs.”

“Great place for the family to do activities and be active! Good client service. Ladies at the front desk are always happy and able to help. Trainers are professional and friendly. ?”

“Lightbridge Academy in Woodbridge is incredible. The building and classrooms are clean, organized and completely set up to allow its students the learning environment needed. The staff and teachers are amazing with the kids. We have our two kids enrolled and have never had an issue, teachers keep us informed throughout the day with messages and pictures. Our kids love their classrooms, friends and teachers.They also offer camera subscription so you can log in and see your kids whenever you want. Seriously, this is the only place I would ever trust my kids until they begin school. They have parent nights where you can leave your kids to go on a date, holiday events for the kids, class room parties and an outdoor playground where kids can run around safely.If you are looking for a DayCare facility, look no further than Lightbridge Academy.”

“We love the program at Lightbridge! Our child is in the young infants class, and it’s been amazing to see his progress the last several months. Our favorite part is definitely the teachers! He gets so excited to see them every day and they truly make the experience a good one. The teaching staff can really make or break a place, and at Lightbridge, we’ve found them to be exceptional!”

“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 .”

“It's always daunting to navigate care for your child. As a first time mom (and a typical over achiever tiger mom) trying to find the best place that will make my 6 month old the smartest and most ahead of the curb was my first requirement when I was pregnant. Of course reality hit after birth and my requirements settled into keeping my child alive when I return to work.

Our daughter is now 9 months old and absolutely loves daycare. She loves all of her teachers, her main teacher, and all of the teaching assistants that rotate her infant room. When we enter the facilities she is excited and smiley as we walk down the halls (which is a validation that she feels safe and comfortable). The school is bright, clean, colorful with art that's done by the students. (During tours of other schools we felt others were dark and not as updated to modern times). The administrative staff always welcome students and parents with greetings and acknowledgement as we enter and leave the facilities, letting us know they know exactly who we are and take note of our children as we leave.

I think what makes us very satisfied with this school is the attention in care that is given to each child. I love that all the teachers love my daughter and I see it whether it's through the watch-me-grow app or when we pick her up at the end of the day. Having that feeling of love and support is really what you want to surround your child with, which encourages emotional, physical, and intellectual development/milestones. I must say my daughter has been progressing very rapidly through her milestones and it's because we provide her with environments that facilitate welcoming and open minded learning. Having a happy and healthy child is top priority and it organically eases into building blocks for your child's growth.

My husband and I are heavy huckleberry app users, as we both work in NYC with demanding jobs and are very dependent on the end of day tadpole summaries that help us know how much our child has eaten, slept, or diapered. We rely on the logging to ensure when we pick her up that we fulfill necessary feedings that ensure sleeping through the night or any behaviors that indicate illness (of course not always the case). If there was any critique I would say the updates aren't always accurate; however, I'll call the school and they'll give me a corrected end of day recap. I also tend to not be so fussy as the teachers are caring for multiple children and it's tough for us to keep up with 1 and logging all the things. But wanted to be completely fair and provide call outs that are helpful for other people.

Aside from our own home, My husband and I are quite happy with our daughter's 2nd home aka Kiddie Academy of Colonial and would recommend to any families seeking reliable and supportive 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.”

“I have been to this school since kindergarten. I loved it so much because they have good teachers and guess what I knew this place before I moved to New Jersey. And I miss this school. Your child will learn better and will be really behaved. Your child is special to this public school.Thank you”

“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.”

“Wonderful owner, caring teachers, fun activities, safe environment, home cooked meals, the list goes on and on and on...... Best daycare/preschool to send your kids to!”

“My son has been attending FOTF since he was about nine months old and is now in the toddler room. We have had a fantastic experience with all the teachers, especially Denise. Our son eagerly greets her with a hug, and it is clear how much she genuinely cares for the children. The rest of the staff are equally wonderful, and we feel confident and reassured knowing who our son spends his days with.

FOTF keeps the children active and engaged with nature walks, playground and water play, arts and crafts, and music. Our son often comes home singing new songs and showing us new skills and interests he has learned at “school”.

The centre provides all meals, wipes, and even takes care of the children’s laundry, which significantly eases our daily routine. I can simply drop him off each morning, knowing he will enjoy healthy, balanced meals and snacks without any extra worry.

I would highly recommend FOTF to anyone seeking a childcare facility in the Metuchen area.”

“We had our 3 year old kids bday party here. It was so much fun.Kids enjoyed a lot.
Noah was great with kids and did fun activities.
Overall facility was clean and age appropriate toys.
One problem is noticed was it was hard for people to find it.
May be a bigger sign ?”

“Best first preschool experience! The teachers and staff are so amazing, kind and helpful. The care and thoughtfulness given to each child is so special. I would definitely come back for summer camp. Highly recommend!”

“Our son had such a wonderful experience at Garden Friends on Main. It’s a small, homey school that truly puts the kids first. The owner and all the teachers are the most wonderful ladies and all the kids absolutely loved them. My son learned so much in Pre-K and would literally skip on the way to school. Wish we could have stayed there forever!”

“I sent my daughter here for upk and prek4, I am so pleased!! All the staff here is wonderful and kind. My daughter would come home and talk about all the teachers that helped and what she learned. We especially love Ms Carina!! She was my daughters teacher 2 years in a row and it was so hard leaving her to go to kindergarten.They go above and beyond for graduation, which is usually held across the street in the Hilton. It was such a memorable experience, it felt like a high school graduation. It was absolutely beautiful 2 years in a row.The staff in the office is also helpful and accommodating.I am so happy we chose kiddie academy for her and we sure miss it.”