Schools near Raritan, NJ

“Best daycare and kindergarten in area hands down. Mrs. Christina truly has made me feel confident knowing my kids are cared for as if they are her own. Mrs. Christina/staff goes way above and beyond to help me (understanding my children developmentally with two totally different personalities/behavior/learning styles and giving support any time i seek it). If i contact them for updates they welcome me warmly, never bothered by frequent check ins.

It takes a village. they are ours.

The facility is always clean, staff quickly become like family.

You won’t find any other childcare center that cares for your children AND your family as a whole like the learning gate.
Curriculum throughout the program has been wonderful and exciting to my children. They work hard to have many fun events and even give you the opportunity to volunteer and join the memory making!”

“I highly recommend Lightbridge academy at Route 27 North Brunswick . I love the way the care and activities they provide to kids. For Pre-school programs , I must say ,hats-off to teachers for shaping our kids journey towards Kindergarten. I want toGive special Shout out to for Ms. Anu, Ms Meenaxi and Ms. Renne for the unconditional love and support my kid has received. I explained my concerns regarding my kid eczema and Ms.Anu had taken it in consideration with her sincere care and love ?. Thank you so much !”

“You know you made the right decision when the first thing your son wants to do in the morning is go to “school”.
He is 3 (almost) and learns new words everyday from the daycare. The teachers at TLE are full of positive energy, Ms Kelly being my son’s first emotional support and now, Ms Anita. We couldn’t be happier with the management staff especially Ms Doreen’s welcoming smile and Ms Priya’s enthusiasm every drop off and pick up time!!
They send meal information and pictures about the child’s activities which helps us understand how a typical day is spent. We recommend TLE wholeheartedly!”

“The staff and teachers are very caring and make a big difference every day . They have always been a great help. We really love this center and appreciate everything they do. I highly recommend this center for anyone looking for daycares.”

“We could not be happier here. Our son has learned so much since starting in the preschool class last year. He loves all the teachers. All the staff is amazing and truly cares about the kids.”

“I have been working with Larry for years since a major physical set back. He always has workouts that are within my limitations but still push me to get stronger. His knowledge is so expansive. He knows so much about the human body and what makes it work best. Add in his knowledge of food and you have the whole package. Larry doesn't just know all these things he lives them, making him empathetic on top of encouraging. I would highly recommend Larry to anyone looking to become more healthy!”

“We absolutely adore all of the teachers and staff at Goddard! They treat my two boys like family. I trust them and know that my kids are well taken care of and always have a fun day at school”

“Great school and lovely staff. My kids love going to school and they come back with a smile on their faces. The school prepares the child for the next level of education. We love Kindercapers.”

“I'll start this review by saying that as a first time mom, the most difficult decision to date has been how to even start the process to find the best daycare that will meet all of my baby's needs while my husband and I are at work. I went on many interviews and even had to make a difficult decision to have her enrolled at another facility due to lack of immediate availability and unfortunately they were not a good fit, but that is what ultimately led us back to waiting for a space at Crawlers 2 Scholars. This facility was worth the wait. I first scheduled a tour with Sue earlier in the year and from the first phone call to my first meet and greet she was knowledgeable, warm, responsive, honest, and true to her word regarding a wait time. Once there was an available space for my daughter in the infant room, Nicole the director went above and beyond to not only make my one year old feel welcome (with baby massages and peek a boo hellos) but she continues to be an intricate part of her adjusting to her daycare experience. She is in Miss Christine and Miss Michele's infant class and they greet her with smiles and open arms every day and even message me on days she isn't in checking to see how she is doing wishing her all the best. They keep my husband and I informed with pictures, videos, messages, and updates throughout the day in the app (and emails)and we couldn't be more grateful for the full transparency in communication and to have found them to care for our baby. They celebrate all holidays and are hands on with the kids, have weekly itineraries/schedules emailed, keep the infants busy with sensory activities and engage with them constantly whether it's with a music class or walk outside in strollers! They even take the time at pick up to let me know how her day was. Our daughter has a daily adjustment period that requires patience, love, understanding, and often times a lot of tears. There has not been a single instance that they have not welcomed her with open arms with the "we got this" and "go and have a great day" attitude. If I could give them 100 stars I would. We have discussed a potential move in the near future and we will continue to bring her to Crawlers 2 Scholars no matter the distance as this has become her second home! We recommend this to any family looking for a positive experience! Worth every penny.”

“In my opinion, this day care is THE BEST DAY CARE in town (and neighboring towns). Let me start off by saying, that similar to many parents, I researched many daycares before choosing a location. In addition, my child attended two other day cares before we landed here.

The way the teachers interact with the children is wonderful to see. The teachers are firm and consistent in their approach to bad behavior, they are attentive, kind, and patient, their curriculum provides a good education, they have fun (art, shaving cream, dancing).

It’s truly the BEST DAYCARE IN TOWN. My daughter has learned so much!!!!! Examples - ABC’s, sign language, how to write, even some Spanish colors, and so much more.

The Director, Johana is phenomenal, as well. My daughter was having a behavioral issue ~2-3 months into joining. She was ok with the other children but she was not listening to the teachers and displaying bad behavior that was not her normal behavior. At first, I thought maybe it was the daycare but I believe it was due to the fact that we just changed daycares and in parallel I was transitioning her into her own room / bed.

To put this into context, it got bad enough to where Johana (the director) had to sit me down. She explained all the issues and the impact it was having. She gave some recommendations on what we could work to implement, together, to try and rectify the problem. She was also very clear on how long we had to try and implement a solution (before we would need to change schools). All things I truly appreciated because there was over communication on the problem, a willingness to work together to try and resolve the issue, and a clear deadline.

In the end, I was finally able to get through to my daughter and her morning statements of “I don’t want to go here!!!” changed into “I can’t wait to tell Ms. Caila XYZ” or greeting Mrs. Johana on the way to excitedly join Ms. Temu’s class.

Their willingness to try and work with you (as a parent) and their dedication to providing a safe, fun, and educational place for all the children is impeccable. You won’t regret sending your child, here.”

“If i could give 10 stars i WOULD!!! Kindercare at hillsborough has been nothing short of perfect for us !!! The teachers/staff communication is outstanding. We absolutely love the education my son is 3 years old and is doing pre school education! They are so accommodating and always go out of their way to make sure the parents are always happy and pleased . We love getting our daily updates so we can see how our baby is doing through out the day is another big plus we get pictures and videos !!? Also their menu is healthy for the kids which is great. The facility is also very clean. They truly are AMAZING!!!!”

“TLE is perfect for working parents! They have convenient hours which make drop-offs and pick-ups stress-free. The class sizes are small and the teachers do a great job at keeping the kids engaged in educational activities. We love getting daily activity pictures through the app.

The monthly Parents’ Night Out is a highlight, giving us time for a date night while the kids enjoy a fun pajama party. The lunch program is a lifesaver. One less thing to think about. Highly recommend - the staff really care about the kids.”

“This daycare came highly recommended. It does not disappoint. My son started at 5 months old and absolutely loves it. Even from the interview it smelled so clean and the owners were so warm and friendly. I can tell when I pick him up he loves the staff and enjoys his time there. The program is very structured and i appreciate all of the rules in place for keeping my child safe, happy, and healthy. I feel secure leaving my child there during the day Monday through Friday and would recommend this daycare to any other parents looking for a daycare.”

“My son has been going to TLE since he was 6 months old. He has grown so much here and the staff is so supportive and patient with children. If anyone is looking for a place where they want to know their kids are safe, learning, and taken care of, this is the place to be. Thank you TLE Somerset”

“We are associated with the Goddard school of North Brunswick for more than 10 years with both our sons and we are extremely happy with them. The level of personalized attention, very healthy environment, child development, super awesome syllabus, cleanliness, safety .. everything is just perfect. My child cant't wait for the super enjoyable summer camp now!”

“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.”

“We love the excellent service and the personal experience we have at Primrose School.

The dedication of the staff, the nurturing environment, and the focus on both education and character development makes it truly special!”

“It is an amazing school for the children and the staff is very professional, kind and humble.They are very clean and sanitized.it is a great place to keep our child for the mental and physical growth.my child love that place….”

“The staff at the Goddard School in Hillsborough have always been so incredible, we've had children there since 2016 since the birth of my first child, and our third is currently there in one of the toddler rooms. They are always responsive, friendly, they are incredible communicators, and whenever I've had a concern it has always been addressed quickly and in a satisfying way. I tell anyone who needs childcare that this is the place to bring your child, you have peace of mind knowing the incredible care they get and the learning experiences my kids have had are unmatched.”

“We will forever be so grateful for the time our daughter spent at the Sapling School! As first time parents we were so anxious about putting our daughter into daycare but the Sapling School quickly dissolved all our nerves. The entire staff is so warm and welcoming, we truly felt they became an extension of our little family and loved on our baby girl just as much as we do. The communication between teachers and parents is exceptional. The facilities are so clean and they have a great system to sanitize everything. The only reason we left Sapling School is because we moved 40mins away and we are completely heartbroken that we could not keep our daughter enrolled. Ms. Kerry and the entire staff have set the bar so high for us and I would recommend the school over and over again.”

“I had to pull my son out of his previous preschool because of some serious health and safety concerns. This preschool is amazing, he started mid year and adjusted immediately and LOVES his teachers Mrs Martina & Mr Colin. The administrative staff is amazing, the support staff is amazing, and the teachers are amazing. I can see the difference in how my son acts every day, happy to go to school and happy to see his teachers, instead of crying every day at drop off. I could not recommend this school more highly. I'm so grateful I found such a loving and nurturing environment where my son can learn and grow.”

“We’ve had such a great experience with the Infant Room at ADLC. Ms. Casey is incredibly warm, attentive, and truly loves the babies—our little one settled in quickly and absolutely lights up when she sees her! The room feels calm, clean, and well-organized, and we really appreciate the regular updates and photos.

We’ve also noticed some really positive changes under the new management—communication has improved, and the overall vibe at the center feels more professional and nurturing. We’re so glad we chose ADLC for our baby’s first classroom!”

“My daughter loved Zimmer since day 1 till her last day of Pre K. The quality of time she spent in the school is noteworthy and she was more than ready to enter the public school system. Her baby brother is sure to also be a part of Zimmer soon.”

“We absolutely love My Very Own School! Three of my children have graduated from the Pre-K class there, and they were all more than prepared for Kindergarten. The owner, Miss Danielle, is absolutely wonderful. If we ever had any questions, she always responded immediately, and with the kindest personality. The teachers, Miss Tiphanie & Miss Erika, were amazing! They truly cared for all of their students, and were also terrific at communicating with parents at drop off & pick up. Our children also enjoyed the various activities that MVOS had to offer, especially Kids Zumba with Miss Judy, and The Fun Bus! MVOS is always very clean, and smells very clean. So if you are looking for a daycare or preschool for your children…look no further…My Very Own School is the BEST!”

“The teachers and caretakers realllllly care about our daughter and it is VERY clear to see! They also do a lot more activities than other daycares like splash pad, taking them for walks, and painting. The room being large is great for nap times as well as eating times. The teachers are on board with our approach to our daughter feeding herself. The teachers don't just shove a pacifier in her mouth (like our previous daycare did), nor do they just put her in the crib for her to nap when they (teachers) need a break. There are also a lot more 'play areas' in the infant room and mobiles, play mats, ball pit, just a lotttt more toy options. I can say this with full confidence because our daughter was at two daycares simultaneously when JCC only had one day available and we could see the difference between the two on the days she spent at JCC and days she spent elsewhere (and both were comparable in price). I don't think it was the teachers fault at the other place, they just seemed very overworked. So I believe things like more toys, more play stations, bigger room, and of course having additional help from the younger kids makes a BIG difference and I hope that never changes at the JCC!!!”

“Awesome staff, love the dynamic between the staff and kids, very clean, updated, and safe Daycare, I like the fact that my kid hang out with other kids from different race.”

“I went on a tour to the Bedminster facility and all I have to say is Stephanie and Stacie made me feel so comfortable as if we were family. I feel very comfortable sending my child here starting in September. The tour with Stephanie was very knowledgeable and very friendly. She answered all of my husband and myself questions. As a first time mom you want to make sure your child is comfortable and safe and I definitely feel that with Childtime.”