Schools near Mountainside, 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 !!”

“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.”

“My neice works here Ms Lee Lee she loves it here she tell me about all the fun activities she does with the children the staff and adnin is all about the kids! I highly recommend the Goddard school”

“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!”

“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!”

“We’ve been a part of the TLE Warren family since January 2022 and there just aren’t enough wonderful things we can say about it. The facility, the staff, the teachers, everything. Our kids are so happy coming in to school each day. They enjoy learning and playing. The staff is so good at communicating each day whether it’s a phone call or email. Thanks to the app we are kept up to date on our children’s daily activities. They always have fun things planned for the kids each month and they make summer time so fun. We highly recommend this center to anyone considering it.”

“I can say that I was extremely nervous to step into a classroom setting for the very first time. I wondered if I would be a good fit and if I had anything valuable to give growing and impressionable future leaders. When I started Primrose, I was taken in immediately as if I’ve always been there. I appreciate that administration and the teachers were so patient and understanding with me being new to a classroom setting. Before you knew it, I felt like I could take on any classroom or situation with the same grace and encouragement that I received from Primrose. I will always remember everything and I will always appreciate Primrose, so thank you for the experience and thank you for making me feel included.”

“Brainiacs child care center has a phenomenal loving and caring staff and director . They cater to the needs of my child without hesitation! I have no concern when leaving my child in their care ! I know he is going to be taken very good care of ! The teachers are always loving and welcoming ! I wouldn’t trade this center in for anything else ! I HIGHLY recommend this center above ANYTHING ELSE !”

“We absolutely love the Goddard School of West Orange! Our oldest has been there since they opened and has learned a great deal. We are fully confident she will be very well prepared for kindergarten in the fall! Our second child has also been there for a year and half and is doing amazing. Not only have both of our children learned a great deal and have developed excellent social skills but they are truly loved by all of the teachers/staff at the school. It feels like a family and we couldn't be happier with our experience at Goddard West Orange!”

“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’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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“I did the Medication Aide course and Ms Margaret was great. She is knowledgeable, patient, caring and she prepares you well for your finals and helps in whatever way she can to make sure we were all prépared. I would recommend this school and this teacher to anyone. Great school and great experience!!”

“As a mother/grandmother, I thank you Espin for bringing the hugs,smiles,friends,laughter and all good memories my grandchild has received being enrolled.
The directors, office staff, all teachers and assistants you’re appreciated more than words can express.
Again, a big Thank you for the extra mile for others and giving so much of yourself.
Highly recommend”

“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!”

“I love ? the teachers here. Everyone is very supportive and engaged with the children. My son started a little before turning one years old. He has progressed tremendously. I give these teachers my utmost respect because it's not easy in their line of work but the best always makes it look so easy ?. I appreciate all of your effort and commitment in teaching and supporting my son's development.”

“We are very happy at Primrose Berkeley Heights! The curriculum, leadership, and teachers are fantastic. The facilities are clean, in great condition, and there is plenty of space for the children. I appreciate the updates I receive throughout the day in the app.”

“Learned a lot in a short time. I enjoyed working in the lab with my classmates. The clinical component was better than expected. The staff there was very helpful and wanted us to learn. Miss Anette and Miss Dixon are great resources and very knowledgeable about their profession. Highly recommend!”

“My children (2 and 5) have attended KinderCare for the past 5 years and it has been nothing but an amazing experience for my family. We have specifically been at the Mountain Boulevard location for almost 2 years and there have been a lot of changes. They are under a new management team, and we can't say enough positive things about the directors, Melissa and Mariana. They are both at the center consistently and always greeting every child and family with a smile. They have done such a wonderful job creating a warm, fun, and inviting environment and my kids love going to school because of it. We also love how much they care about safety and supervision, and how much they invest into their teachers. It is clear that this team loves what they do because it reflects in the love they show to my kiddos.Miss Julia, Miss Ana, Ms. Konny, Mr. Eric, and every other teacher in the building are nothing but kind, patient, nurturing, and loving. Having to leave my children in the care of others was not an easy decision, but this team has gained mine and my wife's complete trust and confidence, and that is rare and special.Thank you to the Melissa, Mariana, and the rest of the team at Mountain Boulevard KinderCare for loving and caring for my children as if they were their own. We couldn't be happier to be apart of this KinderCare family!”

“Teachers are attentive , empathetic and caring. Daycare is always clean and smells good. Nice outdoor playgrounds for physical activity. They have a lot of learning and fun activities each day, and also offer enrichment activities like karate. overall a 10/10 daycare.”

“We have had a wonderful summer at MMO’s camp and are eager for our daughter to start the full time program in the fall. It has been a wonderful, loving environment with lots of fun activities. Our daughter always comes home happy and fulfilled. We would highly recommend the program to anyone.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I used to babysit for a family who sent their kids there and loved it! Then (a feeew years later) we went for a tour when we were looking for daycare for our 1 yr old. We recognized many of the same teachers there, and that was such a great sign!! So now our daughter has been going there for about 6 months, and it has been an absolutely wonderful experience. LOVE love love the regular updates and open communication with the teachers and administration. And our daughter comes home happy and clean and learning new songs and sign language! Really glad with the choice we made.”

“I dropped my daughter off to Ms. Evelyn back in August 2021 and have never felt more comfortable. Ms. Arielle went above and beyond caring for my daughter and has continued to watch over her as she grows. Ms. Amanda has been the most amazing caregiver to my son. She treats me like her own and loves on him just as much as I do. I wouldn't have made it through this past year with him in daycare without her watching over him.My daughter would get so excited when she would see Ms. Sue and continues to ask where Ms. Marci's car is when we don't arrive at the same time. Ms. Bre and Ms. Sam are so caring with my daughter and are the best at helping with potty training!These teachers are our family and with Ms. Lisa always supporting us and my littles, I can't picture us anywhere else.”

“Gingham Giraffe is a wonderful preschool and now has a full day Kindergarten program. We are so impressed with the program, teachers and curriculum. Our children are receiving a well-rounded school experience.”