Schools near South Plainfield, NJ

“We as well as out two daughters had a great experience using the services at TLE Piscataway. Teachers and the staff were friendly and genuinely cared about the kids. Their Pre-K class and infant class were lead by amazing teachers who made a memorable experience for our daughters. Thank you TLE!”

“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 !”

“Little Angels is everything you could ever want in a daycare! My son started when he was five months old and he has loved it ever since. It's so clear that the staff truly love what they do. They makes sure that my son feels loved and supported while he is learning and growing. The staff have done an amazing job of pushing our son to challenge himself when needed and working with us when some behavioral concerns briefly arose. This daycare stood out to me due to their focus on teaching manners in addition to academics. The facility is clean and safe. I would highly recommend Little Angels to anyone looking for a quality daycare for their little one.”

“Our son has been going to Espin for one year. He also attended last summer. He still talks about the fun summer that he had. When he first started, we noticed the growth in language and behavior within a few weeks. It was amazing to see! The school is clean, staff are very helpful and caring. His class is small, about 10 kids in the classroom. His teachers care a lot about his growth and well-being. We receive daily pictures of him through the app which is so awesome! My husband and I are very happy with Espin. Highly recommend!”

“My son has been attending Lightbridge Academy since he was a year and a half old. This is his second home for the past 3 years. All his teachers and the administrators are outstanding. I can say that he has grown and learned a lot here.Like any parent, I was initially apprehensive about sending my young child to a daycare facility. But that was quickly alleviated. The center’s director and all the staff including the teachers are very attentive and caring. And the daily updates/feedback with photos, videos on their app also helps when you send your child to a new place.Overall, I would definitely recommend the Lightbridge academy at Edison.”

“I have been working at this center for about two years and I can honestly say my experience has been amazing! Ms. Elizabeth goes above and beyond not only for us staff but for the children as well. Her open door policy makes is so much easier to go to her with any of my questions and concerns!”

“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”

“I can’t begin to thank TLE staffers for everything that they do for my son. My son has been attending here since he was 2 years old, & has gained new confidence in not only his personality, but in his abilities, & capabilities. The teachers here are phenomenal, caring, and attentive.”

“This preschool is a absolute gem; we feel so lucky to have found it! Both of my kids attended from 2019-2023. The school (which has been open in Millburn for over ONE HUNDRED years) is still set in the original Victorian house on Taylor Street. There are only 2 classes--3's and 4's--so it is super small and intimate, and because of this, a very close-knit and friendly parent community.They have an amazing playground which backs up to the Millburn community garden. The school owns 3 large plots in the garden and they include it in the curriculum. So the kids get to plant seeds (which they also use for counting & math), watch & learn about the different stages of growth throughout the seasons (science/STEM), and best of all, harvest & eat the fruits & veggies they grow! The school is very tied in with the town, including field trips to the local fire station, the local farmers market (goes with the garden curriculum), and Paper Mill Playhouse.The head teachers and assistant teachers have all been there for 15-25 years I believe, which speaks volumes about the school. They are nurturing, kind, fun, and truly great at what they do. They also make good company at the school happy hours :)The other major selling point of the school for us was the flexible hours. Kids can attend half day, half day + lunch, or full day, anywhere from once a week to 5 days- you customize the schedule. I have never seen another school offer this. This year for the first time they also offered aftercare as yet another option. And of course they have summer camp too.Between my 2 kids and moving around we have attended 4 different schools/daycares in the area, but Neighborhood House is our absolute favorite, hands down.”

“My daughter loves going to Small Blessings. Teachers and Director are very helpful and updates me her activities. She is excited saying and shows me what she did in school every day.”

“We transferred our daughter into Lightbridge about two months ago. Miss Kierra, Miss Jill, and Miss Nevaeh have made it seamless. She is always happy going and tells me how she had such a good day (which we never heard before). The teachers are engaged and truly seem to care about the kids. Such a great experience and happy we transitioned over!”

“Ms Hudson is a great director. I had the chance to experience her work and dedication to the school a few years back. I had my son Jasper enrolled in her school and she was always organized and very nurturing to the kids. I'm so excited to learn that she also opened another school. My child always enjoyed going to the school and meeting his friends and teachers. I would recommend my friend's children to go to this school if they are in the area because you will see a big difference in your child's developmental growth. Thanks again Ms. Hudson for all that you have done for my child and the other children there.Jeff M.”

“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’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.”

“We started at TLE when our son was 9 months old and it was his first daycare experience. I cannot say enough positive things about everyone who works here! They are all fantastic, so communicative and also love and care for our son. He has learned so much and I have to give credit to all of his wonderful teachers and the experiences that he had here. Recently we switched centers after we moved and were so sad to leave after 2 years. This is a fantastic daycare and I cannot recommend it enough!”

“We have had 2 kids at Clark Kindercare and both have been equally happy there. We have been fortunate to have teachers that really care about our kids and treat them like their own. They have a variety of enrichment programs for the kids to participate in and you can’t beat the hours. We are lucky to have them as part of our “village”.”

“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'm delighted to recommend RLDCC. My child has been attending for almost a year now and we couldn't be happier. The teachers, staff and principal are amazing, communicative and caring. There's a lot of communication with families and they are always open to talk and receive families with open arms. They provide 2 meals and a snack, always healthy and nutritious options. The curriculum is extensive and varied, and it is adjusted to the kids needs and likes. My kid has learned a lot, but most importantly has fun and enjoys spending time at RLDCC. I personally love the fact that there's little "technology" involved, it makes the kids' experience more authentic, hands-on and involved. We love RLDCC!”

“Our son has been attending Apple Montessori since July. He started with summer camp, later continued with the school year.Its always wonderful to see our son eager to go to preschool in the morning. Staff are great, take lot of effort to keep the kids engaged with various activities, setting a solid foundation for his academic life. We also noticed huge difference in social skills, vocabulary since he joined Apple. We highly recommend Apple for anyone looking for preschool in Metuchen area.”

“When we moved to Scotch Plains, the first thing I thought about was a language immersion program. Jump Immersion has been so great to our son! Amazing teachers and Miss Leyla always has a smile to greet us. Thank you!”

“I can’t speak highly enough of this school. The teachers and staff are caring, attentive, creative and fun. The school is safe, clean and puts my mind at ease knowing my 15 month old daughter is in their care. My now 7 year old attended preschool here and it still feels like a family after all these years. The staff are the same, which speaks for the atmosphere and support they are given by the thoughtful and highly knowledgeable owners.”

“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.”

“Sending your child to daycare has to be the scariest decision you could make, especially at 6 months old. Before sending my daughter to Lightbridge we had toured other places as well - Lightbridge was the most responsive, accommodating, supportive. My daughter is in the young infants class for about 6 months now and the comfort I feel while she’s there is amazing. As a working mom it’s hard to work and worry about your child’s day to day needs are being fulfilled but I know with Lightbridge I have nothing to worry about. The young infant teachers are all amazing, Ms Destiny is my daughter’s primary teacher and God bless her because she really goes beyond the expectations of her. I never ever had an issue with communication-can always contact them for anything literally, the cameras are a great plus especially for a nervous mom like me, they set your child up with a great schedule to prepare them for setting up, most importantly they treat every child as an individual and understand their personality and need on an Individual basis. My daughter will be going to Lightbridge for a very long time and that makes me so happy as I know her growth will skyrocket here!”

“Lightbridge Academy Iselin has become part of our family. Our family was very nervous in putting my 6 month old colicky baby into daycare. Within just a short period of time, we realized this was the best decision for my daughter. My daughter is now a year and three months old and she's learned so much. She is very verbal, loves to play and has excelled in every milestone. Ms. Kelly, Ms. Jenn, Ms. Sobina and Ms. Sangita really are the absolute best. I am known to voice my concerns but anything that comes up, the staff quickly answers and assures me things will be handled and addressed. I'm very thankful my little one attends Lightbridge, can't wait to see what the future holds.”

“I'm a nanny and absolutely love this place, the children love it, everything is so nice and clean and PADDED, perfect place for them to learn some skills safely”

“When I had to go back to work I was not ready for my daughters to be put into a daycare/school. I was frantic and I needed to choose a school that would care for my girls with love, attention, and patience. I knew I wanted a Montessori based school, but so many Montessori’s just use the name and do not implement the methods. I visited this school multiple times and when I met Carmen, she had the same beliefs that I did, she was warm, caring, and sensitive to my needs. I cried each visit prior to my girls starting, bc I was so upset leaving them, when all I wanted was to stay home with them. Ms. Carmen gave me the reassurance and once the girls started I knew I made the right choice. The staff is incredible, they treat my girls like family, the education they are receiving is beyond my expectations, the staff is constantly doing Montessori training and they live by that philosophy, and my daughters are happy, they love their school! I am beyond grateful to everyone at Peace Rose and I recommend all parents to enroll their child here!”

“We sent both our sons to the Goddard School for 8 years and could not have loved it more. The teachers and facilities were wonderful and my children grew so much during their time there. I highly recommend it for anyone needing a school for their children.”

“It was my best decision to enroll my child in this center.Entire management right from entrance till classroom will extend warm welcome to you and your child.My son has learned so much and the way he expresses himself is all kudos to all of them. Parents are well informed of your child’s every activity .I will highly recommend this learning center.You will thank your star for having them as kids are well taken care and exposed to endless learning.”