Schools near Hightstown, NJ

“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 son had his first birthday party here , everything was already prepare for us and very well put together. Thank you so much Megha the decorations were beautiful , staff was amazing and my guests had a great time . I would recommend this for anyone who is looking for a place to have a party for toddlers .”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Goddard school teachers are amazing! two daughters graduated from here. The younger one had language challenges but the teacher guided and cared her with tremendous of patience.”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Goddard School in Skillman! From the moment our son started attending, we’ve seen tremendous growth in his confidence, social skills, and love for learning. The teachers and staff are nurturing, professional, and truly dedicated to each child’s development.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, blending play-based learning with strong academic foundations. Every day, our son comes home excited to share what he’s learned — from science experiments to storytime adventures. The communication from the school is also outstanding, keeping us informed and involved every step of the way.

We’re so grateful for the warm, safe, and enriching environment Goddard Skillman provides. It has been the perfect first step in our son’s educational journey!”

“We love PNS! The teachers are caring, the environment is safe and nurturing, and my kids has learned and grown so much. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a great preschool experience!”

“Absolutely awesome preschool program! Had a good experience sending my kid to this school. The program is very well designed. STEM, language arts, dance, Spanish and music classes are a part of the program. All the classes are amazing and teachers are very good.”

“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.”

“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.”

“This school is a rare gem. This was our 3 year olds first time in any school, and he THRIVED! The teachers are all so warm and welcoming, and very engaged with the students. It is a true community that you build being involved with Cherry Hill Nursery School. The staff is amazing, and most teachers and staff were at one point parents of students, so they are very invested in the wellbeing of the children here. We intentionally skipped out on the public preK this year so he could finish out with Cherry Hill. Truly could not recommend this school more for littles starting out in PreK!”

“I did my research and checked out quite a few daycares before settling on this location that was recommended to me by other moms.

I have sent my children to this center for roughly three years and I can’t say enough good things about Kindercare. Vicki is an absolutely phenomenal director of the daycare and from day one made me feel at ease about sending my kids there. I had a lot of questions and was overall very anxious as a new mom and she made sure to give me frequent updates and put all my worries at ease about dropping off my little one there. Vicki always responds to all emails in a very timely manner and is always available for any questions/concerns which I really appreciated. Again, I can’t say enough good things about Vicki, all the teachers and the center overall!

Overall, all the teachers are amazing at the center as well and lead teachers have been the same the entirety of my time there. The teachers really go out of their way to make the kids have a good day and make all the kids feel special and loved. I always felt safe and comfortable knowing the kids were in good hands. Any problems/concerns/issues that ever arose were quickly addressed and honestly I can’t say how good my experience has been at this center.

You can tell if adults care about working with children and I can say from my experience Vicki and the teachers genuinely care about the kids and their wellbeing as well as growth. Vicki was also so supportive and accommodating on any changes/requests I had regarding moving schedules that helped us out immensely. They also do annual reviews for the kids to let you know how far they are coming a long in their skills and to make sure kids are ready for kindergarten.

Kids spend so much time at daycare in this day and age due to working parents and we all need to make sure our kids are safe, well looked after and are actually learning at daycare. The center has a lot of activities through out the school year and especially during the summer as well. and they had chicks they hatched this past summer which the kids loved! Graduation was very emotional for the kids as well as the teachers as they all genuinely were so proud and happy for the kiddos for how far they all came along.

There is also an app that they upload frequent pictures of the kids and schedules/important information - I loved being able to see what my kids were doing during the day. Kids are also given breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack which was so nice so we didn’t have to worry about packing lunches/or if they were fed well. The menu comes out well ahead of time and meals are overall balanced and nutritious. The kids were also provided diapers/wipes/formula but I am unsure if that policy is still in place post Covid - so if you calculate the cost of good care, meals, formula, diapers/wipes - the center is absolutely worth it. Overall, if you are looking for a good daycare this is the place to go!”

“My three children have had wonderful experiences at Rainbow Academy! They are well cared for, happy, and academically ready to start Kindergarten in the fall. The staff is creative and kind and they have even begun food exploration for the letter of the week which has been a great way to try new things! We will certainly miss them when we graduate and recommend them for a wonderful preschool/daycare experience!”

“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.”

“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!”

“This is the best day care! My daughter went here from 6 months to 4 years old. I transferred her from another facility where we had a bad experience and it was the best decision from the start. The staff is so warm and loving. I’ve never had no concerns! It’s clean and managed very well. My daughter was sick only once with an ear infection. I share this because with the other school there was always something that had me concerned about their cleanliness. My daughter has learned so much, but most importantly, they continued to instill kindness and good manners. I will miss this school and the teachers!”

“I am so grateful for Lightbridge of Plainsboro! As a mother of two young girls, I know how stressful and seemingly impossible it can be to find childcare that feels "right" for your family. Before coming to Lightbridge, I'd basically given up on the idea that we'd ever find a place that we could feel good about (and afford!). We've now been at Lightbridge for over a year, and it still seems too good to be true. My 3 year old absolutely loves being at school, and our baby is so well taken care of. The teachers prioritize all the right things: they are warm and nurturing, but still encourage growth; the day is structured, but with plenty of fun and creativity. Everyone at Lightbridge is communicative and responsive, and it's clear to me that they actually love the kids. As a working mom who values not only a great education but also a warm, nurturing environment, all of these qualities are invaluable to me. I can't recommend this place highly enough.”

“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.”

“My daughter's and I had the most wonderful experience attending Kids Corner. We still drop in when in the area to say hi. I recommend kids corner to everyone in need of child care.”

“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.”

“This daycare is easily the best decision my husband and I made. Pam put us at ease from the very first day our son attended. We were already so nervous about switching daycares as we just moved to the area and we knew the transition would be tough for our son who had made so many friends in his previous school. I was nearly in tears the first day we dropped him off. Pam stayed with him to get him adjusted to the classroom and even checked in with me to let me know how he was doing. I love that at kiddie academy, our child isn’t just one of the many kids who attend this daycare. Many of the staff members know my son by first name and greet him whenever they see him. You can tell how much they care for each and every child in this school. I read countless reviews when deciding on a daycare for my child. I had literally lost sleep researching all the daycares in the area and reading reviews from other parents. I knew after we toured kiddie academy Hamilton that this is where our son would excel. He’s been attending for a few short months but WOW, we have seen such a huge change in him! He speaks more at home, has picked up so many new words and phrases and our once VERY picky eater (who would only eat goldfish and teddy grahams) was eating nutritious meals provided daily by the school and using utensils! Thank you kiddie academy Hamilton for giving our boy so much love and attention. We have nothing but praise for this school and the wonderful staff ?”