Schools near New Milford, NJ

“Nathaniel's home from camp so we went for a little outdoor walk since he missed vibes. Glad you are home. Had a great time with you big guy. ❤ Dad”

“We had such a wonderful experience at Little Achievers ! From the very first day, the teachers made my boys feel welcome . The staff go above and beyond to communicate with parents. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done for my boys .”

“My two children went to Bright Start Academy and I loved this school. The teachers are all so caring and professional and the admin office is always helpful. Classrooms always look so clean and colorful and my kids love the gym. Thank you for everything you have done for my two kids!”

“We cannot say enough wonderful things about Learn and Grow Academy! Sending our daughter and son here has truly been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our family. The school has created such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment where our children genuinely love going to school every day.

Ms. Nina and Ms. Patty are absolutely exceptional teachers who consistently go above and beyond for both their students and parents. Their kindness, patience, dedication, and communication make such a difference, and it’s clear how much they truly care about every child’s growth and happiness.

We have seen our children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, and we are so grateful for the love and support they receive every day. We could not recommend Learn and Grow Academy more highly!”

“Play N Learn was where both my children went to when they were younger… they are now 7 and 9 and ask to go back every chance they get. They love it! We love it! The teachers are great, they really care about the children. They update you daily on their activities which gives you a piece of mind while working. Their hours are working parent friendly which is great for the working parents. Kids come home with projects and always have awesome stories to share. Honestly, you feel like part of the family at Play N Learn. We love all the staff! We appreciate everything they did from potty training to the extra snuggles. If there is a place you can trust your children with its here. Stop searching, you found a forever family.”

“Enrolling our son at TLE is the absolute BEST decision we could’ve ever made!!! He is in the infant classroom and his teachers take such great care of him! They not only make sure he stays on individualized feeding/napping schedules, but they also are so engaging with him! They participate in music, art and lots of reading. He is so safe and loved at TLE, and we feel so lucky to have found such a great ‘home away from home’ for him.”

“We love Appletree! We are so thankful of Ms Sonja, Ms Courtney, and all the lovely teachers including Ms Sophia, Ms Aster and Ms Alanna! All the administration, teachers and staff LOVE on the kiddos so much and you can tell. Our kiddo looks forward to going to “school” everyday, to play with friends, interact with teachers, and learn new things everyday. He has truly blossomed academically, socially, in his independence, and with his voice. I especially appreciate their attention to each child according to their personality and they truly nurture each child. The staff is super available and reachable for any request or concern, big and small. They never made me feel like my nuanced and anxious questions were out of the ordinary. We even referred a friend and their toddler loves it here also! If you’re in this River Edge area, do not pass on the opportunity to have your child grow at Appletree.”

“We recently moved from another country, and the team at Old Tappan KinderCare made the transition for our four-year-old daughter incredibly warm, pleasant, and welcoming. Starting in a new new environment can be challenging, but they helped her feel comfortable and safe from the very first day.

The center’s director, Jessica, is exceptional — highly professional, caring, and always attentive to both the children and the parents. She creates a calm, supportive atmosphere that truly sets the tone for the entire center.

The assistant director, Holly, is also wonderful. She is warm, approachable, and consistently goes out of her way to support families and ensure the classroom environment runs smoothly. Her kindness and attention to detail make a real difference.

Our daughter’s teacher, Ms. Diana, has been amazing as well. She is patient, kind, and truly understands how to connect with children while helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Our daughter absolutely loves her and looks forward to school every day.

We are extremely grateful for the thoughtful care, communication, and professionalism of the entire team. Highly recommended for any family looking for a nurturing and high-quality Pre-K experience.”

“For a daycare, both the people running it and the facilities are important. This place has the best dedicated building that's a school and not just some office space or a converted house. It also has a nice playground that they just put soft flooring in. The owner Ms. Lisa and the principal Ms. Jackie are really on top of things and the class teachers are all great. Your child will switch classes as he/she gets older and will meet different teachers. Currently we're with Ms. Annika and she's amazing. Our previous teachers were also amazing. Our daughter really likes going there although it took her a while to get used to it. Every time she falls or trips like toddlers do all the time, they take an incident report and show it to us. They really look after your kids and value them. They're in very good hands at TLE Englewood Cliffs.

Suggestion for improvements: Please upload higher quality photos, and video in the app so we can see our little ones clearer and in motion. We'll even pay extra for it!”

“A great first daycare experience for the little one, and could not ask for better support - from the admin team to the infant program under Ms.M's lead, the little boy is well fed, rested and entertained.”

“After looking at several daycares in the surrounding area, I am so glad we chose TLE! It is so evident that the teachers truly care about my son and each child in the classroom. It makes me very happy to drop my child off and see how happy he is to see his teachers and friends. I would highly recommend the learning experience!”

“We have had a wonderful experience with KinderCare with my son. The teachers are loving and enthusiastic. They provide meals and snacks. They provide bedding and cots for naps and they launder the bedding for you. It feels secure as they require a pin to be able to enter the school. I get tons of pictures and updates throughout the day so I can watch my son having so much fun and learning every day. My son has food allergies and KinderCare has dealt with it seamlessly and provided alternative food options for my son to keep him safe. They even worked with me to help with his skin allergies/eczema so he was getting skin treatments throughout the day. KinderCare has given my son a safe, secure childcare option while also fostering his social and academic growth.”

“Mindful Montessori has been an incredible experience for our family. The teachers are exceptional—so patient, caring, and attentive. They helped my little one transition from a tearful start to genuinely enjoying school each day!! Seeing him excited to go to school now means everything to us. We are so grateful!❤️”

“My kid loved going to Emma every day. Everyone there is so reliable, warm, and professional, and they truly care for the kids with love. We’re so sad he won’t be able to go to Emma anymore. We’ll miss everyone there so much! If anyone I know is looking for a daycare, I would definitely recommend Emma!”

“As a mother, there is nothing more powerful than trust, and this daycare has earned mine completely. I go to work knowing my baby is not only safe, but loved, stimulated, and nurtured in a way that supports his growth and happiness. That kind of peace of mind is priceless. This isn’t just childcare—it’s a community, a support system, and a place where little lives are cherished every single day.”

“This preschool exemplifies excellence in early childhood education. The staff are highly professional, approachable, and consistently demonstrate a nurturing and supportive environment for every child.
Their compassionate approach and genuine dedication are evident in the way they care for each child as if they were their own.
The school fosters a positive, encouraging atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn and grow. It is an outstanding place for early development, and I highly recommend it to any family seeking quality childcare and education.”

“We are very happy with our experience at TLE River Vale! The staff members are nurturing, engaging, and very attentive. The curriculum is very age appropriate and fun! It’s truly our kids home away from home. We couldn’t be more grateful to have found such a wonderful daycare.”

“I am very happy with All About Me Day Care! The staff is incredibly caring, patient, and attentive with the children. They create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where kids can learn and grow.

I truly appreciate how clean and organized the facility is, and how they keep parents informed about daily activities. It gives me peace of mind knowing my child is in such good hands.

I highly recommend All About Me Day Care to any parent looking for a loving and trustworthy place for their child”

“Loving Touch is a great nursery school!! My child loves it there. She has such a special bond with her teachers and I feel at ease when she is there. 5 stars for everything they do!”

“I cannot recommend this Co-op enough! It is truly a special place. The teachers are wonderful and the play-based learning has helped my daughter thrive, she will be more than ready for Kindergarten next year. The sense of community among the families is a wonderful plus as well! We love the Ridgewood Co-op!”

“Kiddie Academy of Fair Lawn offers a wonderfully diverse and enriching environment, and the tuition is reasonable. Ms. Ekta is incredibly warm, welcoming, and cheerful to all. She and her staff work tirelessly and are deeply passionate about the families here, which sets a wonderful tone for the entire school. Our daughter has been attending KAFL since she was an infant, and we could not be happier with our experience. All the teachers we have met are incredible. They are warm, attentive, and have built a wonderful bond with our daughter. I can confidently say she feels safe and at home every day. Because of this secure relationship, our daughter continues to thrive emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually. Plus, they host fun events that families can look forward to. We highly recommend KAFL.”

“My older son has been at Red Owl Academy for 3 years and my younger son is completing his 2nd. Ms. Liana is a special person, she is passionate about early child development bring her school to a very high standard. Her teachers are each amazing people and have shown my boys care, love, attention to listen to them, respect and of course education. We looked at more than a dozen schools and very pleased with our decision to send our boys to Red Owl Academy. I have never worried after dropping my boys in the morning. I know they are is a safe and nurturing environment. They have developed friendships and bonds with classmates. What more could a parent ask for?”

“All About Me has been the best thing that has happened to our family. We have gone through multiple nightmares with different daycares in the area. Our biggest mistake was not coming to AAM sooner. The staff really show that they care for our son and are invested in his progress. They also work and collaborate with his therapists that come to the center, which is HUGE! Ever since he started here he began talking in full sentences within a month. More progress has been made in the 5 months he’s been here versus the previous place he was for nearly 2 years! That showed us that this is the right place for him. Thank you to all of the staff for really taking a lot of our anxiety/stress away from us and for caring so much for our boy!”

“I've had two kids attend this school and I don't believe I could have found a better place, locally or regionally. The teachers and staff have been, and are still viewed as a second family by my children and the care and education they're received is unparalleled. My wife and I cannot thank everyone working at Yearling enough for everything they've done for us!! We're truly grateful for you dedication, professionalism and the unconditional love our children received each and every day.”

“Cadence is an education center that nurtures, supports and encourages learning in and out of the classroom. My son has been welcomed with warm hugs and welcoming hands! I am very thankful for all the teachers, their kindness, creativity and efforts to guiding their milestones.”

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about this daycare. I started with my oldest daughter 2½ years ago, and later my younger daughter joined as well. From the very beginning, the staff made my girls feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. They created a nurturing, caring, and fun environment where children can truly thrive.

The teachers are patient, attentive, and genuinely treat each child as if they were their own. They always kept me informed about my girls’ progress, celebrated their milestones, and offered reassurance whenever I needed it as a parent. Knowing my daughters were in such compassionate and capable hands gave me incredible peace of mind.

Today was our last day, and I can honestly say that nothing has been harder about leaving the neighborhood than saying goodbye to all of you. You have been such an important part of our family’s journey over the past 2½ years. The love, kindness, encouragement, and care you showed my girls will never be forgotten.

Thank you for every hug, every lesson, every smile, and every memory. We are forever grateful for the impact you’ve had on our daughters’ lives. I wholeheartedly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a place where their children will be genuinely cared for, supported, and loved.”

“Both my kids attend Goddard and have been there since they were both 5 months old. It has been such a joy watching them grow up there. They have learned so much and it's truly amazing to see. We have had such great experiences with all the teachers that we have had. The teachers are so caring, compassionate and always there to help. My kids walk in with a smile and leave with one. Knowing they are in great hands while my husband and I are work, makes our day easier. The pictures and videos help a lot too! The Goddard School of Norwood will always hold a special place in our families hearts and we are forever grateful!”

“The experience my grandchildren 6 mths and 3 years have had and have presently at Gan Henel has been and IS Excellent. It is a warm, caring, loving and professional daycare. I highly recommend it.
The children are treated with the upmost care
and the staff are truly concerned about the welfare of the children in their care. Great , loving environment to send ur kids.”

“Purple Circle is a time-honored joy to be a part of. I was a daycare student at PC nearly 40 years ago (!) and had such loving memories of it that my little is there now. It is full of warm, attentive, nurturing and delicious teachers and administrators, and it has created a community that will be foundational to your kid's world.”

“From the moment my children were born, I carried a quiet fear how could I ever trust anyone else to care for them the way I do? I put my career on hold, stayed home, and poured myself into every moment of their early years. And when it was finally time to start looking for a school, I searched endlessly not just for a place, but for a home away from home.

And then we found TLE

From the very first tour, something just felt right. The way the school prioritized kindness, safety, and emotional well-being. The no-bullying, no-hitting policy. The thoughtful updates even before my kids officially started. I still remember that first call: “It’s not an emergency…” and how those simple words saved my heart from sinking.

Through every picture, every message, every tiny moment shared through the app, I felt like I was there present in their world, even while apart. Your teachers didn’t just teach they loved from Ms. Eliana, Ms.Reyes to Ms. Parker
They saw my children. They celebrated their joy, soothed their struggles, and helped them grow in ways I couldn’t have imagined.

Ms. Kionna is truly remarkable at what she does from knowing every child’s name to understanding each one’s unique needs. She’s a true leader in every sense, always compassionate.
Ms. Keah is the sunshine . Brings such incredible energy and warmth you can feel her love for the students the moment she walks into a room. She leads with so much grace and joy that kind of grace that just gives you security.

Even walking through the hallways, there’s something special in the air. You can feel the love not just from the teachers, but from every staff member. It’s clear that TLE chooses educators who genuinely love what they do, and it makes all the difference.

Now, as we prepare to leave, I want to say this loud and clear:

This is the place !!!!!
The school you dream of for your little ones.
A place led by two incredible women whose hearts are as strong as their vision.

Thank you for giving us not just an education but a family.
We will never forget it.”