Schools in Millburn, NJ

“Fantastic experience for our kids. We have two boys at this Goddard School, for about 3 years now. We have loved the teachers and staff. They do so much programming for the kids, they are so sweet and we trust them entirely. We love being a part of their school and highly recommend them to anyone.”

“This preschool is a absolute gem; we feel so lucky to have found it! Both of my kids attended from 2019-2023. The school (which has been open in Millburn for over ONE HUNDRED years) is still set in the original Victorian house on Taylor Street. There are only 2 classes--3's and 4's--so it is super small and intimate, and because of this, a very close-knit and friendly parent community.They have an amazing playground which backs up to the Millburn community garden. The school owns 3 large plots in the garden and they include it in the curriculum. So the kids get to plant seeds (which they also use for counting & math), watch & learn about the different stages of growth throughout the seasons (science/STEM), and best of all, harvest & eat the fruits & veggies they grow! The school is very tied in with the town, including field trips to the local fire station, the local farmers market (goes with the garden curriculum), and Paper Mill Playhouse.The head teachers and assistant teachers have all been there for 15-25 years I believe, which speaks volumes about the school. They are nurturing, kind, fun, and truly great at what they do. They also make good company at the school happy hours :)The other major selling point of the school for us was the flexible hours. Kids can attend half day, half day + lunch, or full day, anywhere from once a week to 5 days- you customize the schedule. I have never seen another school offer this. This year for the first time they also offered aftercare as yet another option. And of course they have summer camp too.Between my 2 kids and moving around we have attended 4 different schools/daycares in the area, but Neighborhood House is our absolute favorite, hands down.”

“Switching our son from his previous school to LBA was truly the best decision we could have made. The teachers are so dedicated to their work, and the curriculum is both engaging and fun — our son comes home every day excited to tell us about what he learned and how much he enjoyed his day.

The live feed also gave us such peace of mind, especially during those first few transitional months. His very first teacher at LBA was Ms. Orianna, and there aren’t enough words to express how thankful we are for the love and care she showed our little guy. He talked about her constantly, and it was clear that he felt safe, valued, and truly cared for.

Ms. Orianna went above and beyond for her class — always bringing creative experiments, crafts, and activities to life. She showed up each day with such positivity and energy, and her passion for teaching was felt by everyone. We couldn’t have asked for a better start to his early childhood education.
And now he’s moved up to the big kid class this school year, with Ms. Kim as his teacher. From the moment we first met her, she’s been nothing short of amazing. In fact, she was the one who gave me a tour of LBA when we were first considering the switch, and the lasting impression she made was one of the key reasons we ultimately decided to join. We feel so fortunate to have her as our son’s teacher this year and know without a doubt that he’s in great hands!”

“The Millburn Co-op will always hold such a special place in our hearts. My oldest attended for 3 years (3’s & 4’s and the K School) and my daughter attended the 2.5’s and the 3’s and 4’s so we have experienced each of the levels offered. Each one of the teachers my children had were remarkable individuals who cared for them so deeply, and helped them to grow and learn as individuals. I got to see their love of learning develop as well as their creativity and independence flourish. They spent time outside everyday, and rainy days were their favorite. We absolutely adore this school!”

“ODNS has been a wonderful experience for our little guy. Our 2.5 year old has flourished so much here. The teachers, Ms. Davis & Ms. Hartley and Alethea, the director, are so loving and amazing. He has grown so much and it's amazing to watch how he is becoming more social and vocal. He looks forward to school everyday. If you are on the fence, I cannot rave about them any more highly. Alethea is very hands on and makes you feel so rooted in the community. Very grateful to have found ODNS”