Schools near Rahway, 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”

“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!”

“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’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!”

“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!!”

“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.”

“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”

“My son loves going to Oakdale Academy, he always has a smile when I come to pick him up , and when I drop him off he’s always happy to go to school. Audree always keeps me updated with my son and is so sweet.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Absolutely amazing place for kids to grow. I love the progression from Mommy and Me classes into their first time at school programs. Ms. Lucie, Ms.Fran and Ms.Beth have worked with all 3 of my children over the years, two of which have been diagnosed with autism. They always created a warm and inviting environment while offering professional advice and strategies to help us as parents navigate the toddler years! Most recently, I had a birthday party for my daughter that was turning 4. She is autistic as are many of her friends, so we weren't sure how everyone would do being this was most first experience at a friends birthday party. Every child was full of smiles , not a single meltdown! The teachers truly respected their needs and created an environment that was enjoyable for all. From planning to execution they made it the most stress free party planning experience for me! I would definitely recommend them for children under 6 yrs old.”

“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.”

“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. ?”

“Love this school for its dynamic learning environment. The staff is exceptionally friendly and cooperative, always providing prompt responses and timely updates. Most importantly, my child adores attending every day.”

“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 enrolled our daughter in the SGA (infant and toddler classes) when she was 15 months old, and everything, starting from the school tour through all further processes, was amazing. The school management is very responsive and supportive. We are lucky to collaborate with Ms. Allie. She is a super professional teacher, supports my child a lot and creates an amazing trusted relationship between school and parents. Our daughter has learned and developed a lot of academic (during STEM, arts & crafts, circle and story time, letters and sounds) and social skills, and she enjoys going to school every day. Ms. Allie creates a magical atmosphere in class. My daughter feels happy and joyful, and I can observe her learning and development progress every day.Without any doubts, I continue to collaborate with SGA and watch my child's further success together with SGA!”

“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!”

“Three sons are current students. Best decision we have ever made. The life experience and community at SBP are invaluable. Not for every student but those who buy in will be grateful for the rest of their lives. Preparing young men and women to go out into the world with their eyes open - prepared to go forth and conquer!”

“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.”

“it’s been 6 years since I left this school , I honestly loved it I hope all the staffs are doing wonderful in life still and I hope the new kids there are loving it❤️.”

“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”

“My son has been attending KA for just over a year and he absolutely loves it there, as do I. He started when he was 1 and while he transitioned to being in daycare, the teachers were loving and warm. It was a relief to me that he felt safe and cared for. During thunderstorms, I would see him cuddled up in the teachers lap. As he got more comfortable, his language exploded and we are amazed by the things he says at 2 years old. He comes home with cute crafts and will often tell me "I had fun!" when I pick him up. All of the teachers say hello to us when they see me at drop off or pick up and are overall very welcoming. Pat, the assistant director, is an absolute gem of a person. I was a nervous wreck as a first time mom sending my son to daycare but she comforted me and never made me felt overbearing or annoying with my questions. Kathi, the director, started a few months after my son and you can see how much she really loves the kids and also cares about their family. We are moving next month and we are SO sad to have to pull our son out of KA into a new daycare. I truly feel comfortable with my son in their care and more importantly, he feels safe, cared for, and is having a ton of fun while learning.”

“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!”