Schools near Spring Lake, NJ

“Ive worked in early childhood education for 20 years. So deciding where to send my daughter to school was an important decision . When we went on our tour of MMA I was blown away by the beautiful classroom design, the love and care of the staff , the attention to detail that Montessori believes in that shined in every aspect of the school and every child’s smiling face we saw along the way .My daughters first year of school has been a dream come true . She has developed such important skills beyond the alphabet and numbers. Her confidence and love of herself , her friends , her teachers , and the world around her are all a wonderful foundation for her life of learning . I have had the privilege to work in many schools over my career. Ive never experienced anything like what MMA has to offer children and their families . Each child’s unique abilities are given the space to shine. We have found our home and community here .”

“Tiny treasures has been absolutely wonderful & a true god send to our family. Everyone is wonderful there! With a couple other daycares to compare too, I have never felt so secure & confident with my boys care than ever before. They truly think about the families at a whole. So appreciate the date night opportunity after hours as an added bonus- we haven’t hired a sitter thus far! My boys are happy to go to school and in great moods as they are picked up as well. I love that there is a curriculum & love all the art work sent home daily. So blessed to be a part of the Tiny Treasures Family. Thank you for all that you do!”

“Our family absolutely loved this center! My daughter started when she was just 7 months old, and from day one the staff and directors were incredibly hands-on, supportive, and communicative. They truly eased all of my anxieties about sending her to daycare and made the transition so smooth for our whole family.
She stayed until she was about 2 years old, and the only reason we left was because we moved. Jen, Jamie, and their entire team are amazing, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience during such important early years.
Our daughter absolutely loved going to school every day, and we were so sad to say goodbye. We are so grateful for the love and care they gave her and would highly recommend this center to any family!”

“We recently celebrated our son’s second birthday at Gymboree, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! We had children of various ages in attendance, and so many of our guests complimented us on what a wonderful party it was. Andrea, the owner, was incredibly communicative and answered all of my questions promptly. Kirsten was fantastic—she kept the kids engaged with a variety of fun activities and also helped us with setting up and cleaning up the party room. I would highly recommend Gymboree to anyone looking to host a toddler birthday party!”

“I had no intention to send my son to daycare, but after a family emergency left us in need of childcare we enrolled him here, and I am so glad we did. The staff is incredibly friendly and warm, it’s a place where everybody truly knows your name and your child’s name. The students are engaged throughout the day in a variety of activities and they even offer special events for parents to join in.
Today is my son’s last day, and I am genuinely sad to say good-bye after a wonderful 16 months. If our town didn’t have universal PK, he’d still be with the wonderful staff at the Tintin Falls TLE.”

“I love Children of the King!! We have sent all four of our children there and it’s been the best experience!! We are so grateful to this opportunity to invest in our children’s early childhood education experience.”

“Nothing but great things to say about the Goddard and the staff. It’s not only nice knowing your kid is in a clean structured loving environment but the staff is super supportive of both my daughter and I! They go above and beyond! Hearing Bella say yay we are at school is the best feeling especially for a working mom.”

“We enrolled our kids, Darren and Jen, at KinderCare in Eatontown, and it’s been a great experience. What really stands out is how the staff treats them as individuals. Darren is more reserved, and they took the time to help him feel comfortable at his own pace. Jen is outgoing, and they’ve done a great job keeping her engaged and excited.

Both of them genuinely look forward to going every day, which says everything. The environment feels warm, supportive, and well run. We’re really happy we chose KinderCare in Eatontown and would highly recommend it.”

“I can't say enough amazing things about TLE Manasquan. We previously had a nanny, so I was sure the transition to daycare would be a huge adjustment for our daughter and for us. I was skeptical and worried… but I am shocked by how much she loves it, how much we love it, and how quickly she’s learning and developing.

TLE has given me the one thing you can’t buy: peace of mind.

From the moment we walk in, Ms. Julia and Ms. Aga at the front desk make us feel so welcomed and cared for. My daughter talks about them at home, says goodnight to them at night, and cannot wait to see them in the morning.

Her teachers (Ms. Rin, Ms. Jenna, and Ms. Sam) are warm, soft, patient, and incredibly kind. I genuinely don’t know how they do what they do, but I’m so grateful that they do. They’ve created such a loving, safe environment for my daughter to thrive.

I am so thankful we found the right place for us. They put us at ease in a way I didn’t think was possible.”

“My son went to Goddard recently for 1 yr of school and then summer camp. Everyone there is fantastic - Jeff, Christine, and allllll of the teachers. They are organized, personable, and communicate effectively. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Top notch !”

“I would definitely recommend Lightbridge Academy to any parent! My twins started attending at just six months old with Miss Cynthia and Miss Kayah, who treated my babies as if they were their own. They helped me establish a routine, which has made a huge difference. Now, my children are in the next class with Miss Taylor and Miss Z, who are both very attentive and always teaching my kids new things. I also appreciate that they regularly send photos, keeping me updated throughout the day.

The daycare itself is very clean, and the cameras are a huge bonus for me as a parent. The director, Miss Stephanie, along with Kate, are absolutely amazing!! They genuinely care about the children and are always extremely helpful to parents.

My experience has been wonderful, and it’s truly a weight off my shoulders knowing my children are in a safe environment with loving staff members. Thank you, Lightbridge Academy in Eatontown, for everything!”

“My daughter loves Happy Days!!! It has completely changed her :) she’s so happy making friends and loves the staff so much!! I recommend Happy Days pre k 100%”

“Our daughter has been attending Little Giggles from 9 months old. She is almost 3. She is so comfortable there, loves all her teachers & is busy all day! It’s been an extension of our home. We love the updates throughout the day on the app and while we wish we can stay with our little one all day long, Little Giggles has made us feel so comfortable leaving our most precious in their care!”

“I started my 18month old son at a completely different school but had the worst experience on his first day which led to us withdrawing him. After doing some additional research and touring the Country Day School of Colts Neck, we decided to enroll him here. We are extremely happy with our decision. The communication has been great since day one. I feel very comfortable leaving my child in their hands. I also appreciate the staff making it a point to know my child’s name right from the start. It’s been a great experience thus far and I look forward to my son continuing.”

“We could not be happier with our decision to send our son to VIP. Everyday our boy comes home smiling! He enjoys his teachers and his friends so very much. He also tells me things he’s learned daily. The staff is very engaged with their students and parents as well. Open lines of communication as well. This helps to make this Mommy’s heart feel better knowing he’s in a good center with great staff! Thank You to Stacy and the staff at VIP, we are so happy here!”

“My kids went here for a few years and I wouldn’t have taken them anywhere else. The owners and workers treated them as family. I definitely recommend this place for your children.”

“I enrolled my son in the infant room when he was 4 months old and he's now about to move to the toddler room at Creative Castle. I've been very happy with our experience there. The teachers genuinely care about his well being, have been great working with me on feeding and nap transitions, and I love that he happily runs into class in the morning excited to see his friends. The center is clean, has great teacher retention, and my son is learning so much! Definitely recommend!”

“Stepping Stone daycare gives me peace of mind!I work everyday until late and the one thing that worries me the most, besides my baby’s safety & well being ; is his eating. Ever since I explained my worries to my son’s teacher... she has been trying a little harder to make sure his meals are being eaten. Not only does this make me feel at ease, but it truly touches my heart that his teacher understands me. I call many times, and I speak with them almost daily about new concerns. So I am very very happy I can trust this daycare with my son. I fully recommend it!”

“We had a baby in 2023 and looked at Ocean Early at the suggestion of our neighbor. We couldn’t be more happy with the care she gets there. The teachers in her room are attentive, loving, and rockstars at their jobs. They made us feel welcomed and at ease especially when we were starting there as new parents. We love that they do various developmental activities - tummy time, reading, sensory exploring, outdoor time, bubbles, and so much more. Every day during drop off or pick up I’ve seen them be actively engaged with the babies. They’re flexible depending on your own preferences in terms of bottle preferences, nap timing, and more. The online/app system they use for communication is easy to use, and we appreciate the updates for naps, bottles, meals, daily needs, and the fun photos. So glad we found them!”

“Contrary to the many negative reviews here, mine was a good experience. Nobody likes taking exams. The staff that checked me in were friendly and professional, and we had a nice little chat after I passed my exam.

The facility is clean. The computer I took my exam on worked without issue too.

My one minor complaint was the noise from the road traffic. I was seated closest to the window at it was a little load. Just something to note and it didn't really distract me. Just something to note about.”

“I love the way Kiddie Academy has turned themselves around. There are some new faces and familiar faces. My son enjoys coming to Kiddie Academy he especially loves Mr Tom's Bus.”