Schools near South Plainfield, 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 !!”

“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.”

“We had a wonderful experience at peace rose for prek3, prek4 and two summers. Ms. Carmen and all of her staff are nurturing, caring, and supportive. We would recommend to anyone for a well rounded and caring environment.”

“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”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Little Angel’s! The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and attentive. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and at ease knowing our daughter was in safe, loving hands. She’s grown so much socially and emotionally, and she comes home every day with a big smile. The environment is clean, engaging, and filled with activities that support learning and creativity. We’re truly grateful for the care and dedication the entire team puts into each child’s development. Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“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 !”

“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’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!”

“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.”

“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”

“Both my kids go here and love it. Director is amazing — super involved and always easy to talk to. Staff really cares about the kids and makes it feel like family. Couldn’t ask for anything more.”

“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”

“Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. My daughter just turned 2 and has been going here for 5 months now. I couldn't ask for better daycare. We are very thankful to the whole team at Kinder Kastle. I would recommend this place to everyone with little ones..”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Zimmer is a wonderful school! Our toddler has been there since 18 months! The teachers are so thoughtful, kind, warm, loving, creative and fun. The directors are so helpful, organized and nice! This is a very special community and I would highly recommend Zimmer! Thank you all for what you do! We are so grateful.”

“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.”

“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.”