Schools near Stratford, NJ

“NG Academy is one of the best daycare and pre-k schools in South Jersey. My child went here for over a year and changed in positive ways because of this school like developing speech and handwriting. He made friends and had a great experience overall. Ms. Shiro cares about the children and provides a fun, warm, and safe environment for kids to play, learn, grow, and explore new things. 10/10 recommend! Thank you for everything, Ms. Shiro! Much appreciated always!”

“It’s been just two weeks of joining this family ! And to say I’m thrilled and thankful is just an understatement!
Deciding to be a part of this family is one best decision I’ve made.
I see my son thriving already and it gives me and my family much joy!

I had to withdraw my son from a daycare that couldn’t navigate how to help him thrive, using his milestone development for all sorts of excuses. But in just two weeks I see him do a lot of what they said he couldn’t do.

Blessings to Bethany, Angelina, Lynette and all in the toddler class. I hope we continue to have an awesome family experience!”

“Being at this daycare has been a wonderful experience. The environment is always clean, organized, and welcoming for both staff and children. The teachers here are incredibly kind, supportive, and truly passionate about caring for the kids. It’s clear that everyone works together as a team to create a positive and safe space for the children to learn and grow. I’m grateful to be part of a place that genuinely values both the children and the people who care for them every day. I would highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a nurturing and trustworthy environment for their child.”

“Ms. Jess has been absolutely wonderful since day one. She creates such a warm and caring environment, and it truly shows in how comfortable Arjun feels with her. Mornings used to be difficult because he would cry at drop-off, but Ms. Jess always takes the time to gently pick him up and comfort him, which means so much to me as a parent. Her patience, kindness, and genuine care make a huge difference.”

“I absolutely love it here!! Such a clean & professional environment. Seeing my daughter excited to go everyday, makes me happy. Miss Sianne & Miss Mila are truly wonderful. They are attentive, patient, and genuinely love the kids. Im so happy to have finally found a childcare that I’m completely comfortable leaving my child. Knowing my child is safe, cared for, and surrounded by such dedicated teachers. They also have a summer program for kids aged 7-12! Totally recommend!”

“My child attended Cadence Academy from age one to five years old, and we had a great experience. She loved this school and all of the teachers she had. All of the staff were kind, professional, and supportive, and provided us with consistent communication and feedback. It was always clean and provided a great curriculum, preparing her for kindergarten. I would highly recommend this school.”

“We have send out kiddo to TLE for the past two years for pre-school. The staff is amazing, everyone from the admin team to the teachers really care about the kids. The building is bright and clean and focused on child safety. From rounded corners in the hallways to pinch guards on doors. They care. The curriculum is phenomenal. They focus on social development and teaching kids to be participants in their communities. Would recommend it to anyone who wants a well rounded schooling experience.”

“My daughter had a wonderful experience visiting the Anne Frank Museum in NYC. It was a great opportunity for her and her friends to go together for learning and fun! Carl as the JCC Teen Engagement Director is doing an amazing job creating such fabulous programming for teens!”

“I have been a public school educator for 40 years, and I was really impressed with this facility and the program they are offering. I was invited into the school to read my children’s book and had the opportunity to speak to one of the teachers as well as the coordinators of the program. Very impressive, and I would highly recommend this for your little ones.”

“I have nothing but great things to say about TLE. My 3 year old has been attending since he was just under 2 year old. Like many parents, I was an absolute nervous wreck about putting my baby in daycare so young. But during our tour, Lee and Nicole answered every question I had and eased all of my worries and ensured me that he's in good hands. It's definitely one big beautiful family atmosphere. Everyday it's clear to me that everyone in this establishment really cares about the children. My son loves his teachers and has been absolutely blossoming, thriving, learning so much. We've grown a very close bond with everyone at TLE and I'm so beyond thankful for finding them. I highly highly recommend, if you're in the area and looking for childcare, check out The Learning Experience Blackwood for sure.”

“Tutor time is a lovely early learning center. The directors and staff truly care about the children and their overall development. The teachers have done a wonderful job at ensuring the children are loved , and cared for during the day! Excellent choice.”

“We chose over the rainbow after visiting several other daycares in the area and immediately noticing the difference with OTR. The facility is bright, clean, and welcoming. My daughter has learned so much since starting daycare here and loves going to school each day. Her teachers treat her as one of their own and communicate with us often, sending updates through the day. We are so happy with our choice and thankful to have found staff that treat our daughter and us as family.”

“We are new to the family here, but so far we absolutely love it. We have one child enrolled. We kept her out of daycare for the first year, and tried to work with her educationally, however her fine motor and gross motor skills have soared since starting at the program. I feel comfortable trusting that she is in good hands when she is there, and I love when I pick her up and peak into the classroom before fully going into the room and seeing her interacting with her teachers and classmates. Seeing her build these bonds warms my heart. If you're considering a daycare program with an educational foundation, I couldn't recommend this program and team of teachers enough!”

“The Goddard school in Sicklerville is amazing. After touring it, I knew this was the perfect place to send my son. The entire staff is great, the teachers are so welcoming.. they treat my son as if he’s their own. He truly loves going everyday- which is such a relief for me. I know my son is in great hands. Thank you!”

“By far one of the best schools around for my son who’s almost 3 and this is the 3rd daycare we have tried he’s loved every moment of being there so far in just a short amount of time you can tell the difference in his smile in the photos ?”

“ELA is one of the best decisions I’ve made so far. They’re very welcoming, professional and friendly. I can see the difference from when my little one started there to this day. They do provide feedback about the wellbeing of the child.”

“Our piano was on the second floor of our old apartment, i was worried that movers would give me a hard time about it. These guys were great, got it down and moved to our new home without a hitch. so glad i called.”

“I am writing a review because I am so happy to see the other reviews about Ms. Crystal!
Meaning she is still with COA Turnersville, she had my twins in the year 2024 and unfortunately we moved out of state. My husband is stationed back in NJ and our first stop with our 4 yr old twins and 2 younger children is our first stop!
Crystal is more than amazing she was family. We were so comfortable, content and happy with her! Her classroom is so clean, fun and comfy, she goes so beyond her job with no cares! It just flows from her heart. I remember one instance where I came in visually upset after having my mom hospitalized and she let me sit in her room, gave me coffee and let me watch her work and it was an amazing experience! You need one of her at every COA! If I cannot have her for my twins I will homeschool my babies! Looking forward to return in the next upcoming weeks!”

“I cannot say enough great things about the Goddard School of Washington Township. My son has been attending this location since he was about six months old, and he has essentially grown up there. It has truly been a wonderful and impactful experience for our family.

He is always safe and well cared for, the facility is clean and welcoming, and the Director Stephanie, is fantastic. The teachers are loving, nurturing, and truly make learning fun for the children. One thing I especially appreciate is that there has been very little staff turnover, which has made it easy to build strong relationships with the individuals who spend so much time with your child.

I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone and everyone looking for a caring, supportive, and high quality environment for their child.”

“Our baby currently attends children’s village, since 15 mos, and we cannot speak more highly of a program in the Philly area. Not only do they have a dietary program that is filled with nutritious, culturally diverse foods, but the teachers there are like handing your child off to a second family. My daughter LOVES her teachers, they give us daily updates, and her curriculum is always changing and age progressive. The cost and flexibility of the hours are fantastic, but the best thing of all? Knowing that you can safely and loving use your Children’s Village community to foster growth, love, and independence.”

“My son LOVES it here and asks to go to school on weekends. He’s made so many friends and he loves ALL of the teachers. You can tell the teachers truly enjoy and love the kiddos. I couldn’t imagine him anywhere else. The teachers and directors are all so kind and happily answer any of my questions or concerns. Safety is always a priority which is so important. My son loves the playground and all the fun activities! Especially during summer when they have water play, magicians, foam parties and more!”

“10/10 experience from the place, staff, setup. It was perfect, my son turned 1 and we had his party here. They say there isn’t parking but there is street parking or 1 block away a nice parking lot”

“Our favorite thing about St. John’s is the teachers and staff.
Our son started St. John’s after a negative experience at another school. His St. John’s teacher was so kind and he instantly loved school. His behavior even improved both at school and at home.
Our son was diagnosed with a serious illness while attending St. John’s. The teachers were so accommodating about anything we needed, and never made us feel like a burden. With everything we stressed about over his health, it was so reassuring to never have to worry about whether or not he was being taken care of properly at school. The teachers truly love their students. We even had gifts show up from the teachers after his diagnosis.
St. John’s is a true family atmosphere. There are so many special events and family dinners. So many opportunities to get to know your child’s teachers and the other parents. I don’t know how they do it but somehow they select the most loving, one-of-a-kind teachers.
The children go outside just about every day (twice if they attend full day), unless the weather is extreme. The teachers post pictures for the parents to see, which we absolutely loved! I think the director even knows every child by name.
We are confident our son received the perfect education and experience to prepare him for kindergarten. As a nervous first-time mom, I just can’t say enough wonderful things about our time at St. John’s.”

“My daughter has been going here for a year. She started at 4 months old and we have nothing but good things to say. She loves her teachers and we always participate in the theme days and events!”

“Nice training facility. Nancy is excellent with her training techniques. She is not one of those trainers that believes in over corrections to get what you want from your dog.”

“We absolutely love Cadence Academy and cannot say enough wonderful things about them. The staff is incredibly responsible, caring, and loving toward the children. My son truly adores his teacher, he even asks about her on the weekends and requests to see her, which speaks volumes about the bond they’ve built.

When my son first started, he had a speech delay, but thanks to the consistent support and dedication from his teacher, he no longer even meets the criteria for speech therapy. They actively work with him on tracing letters, as well as number and letter recognition, and the progress we’ve seen has been amazing.

My oldest son also attends their summer camp and absolutely loves it. He talks about it all year long and can’t wait for summer to go back. The field trips are fantastic, and on non–field trip days the kids enjoy so many fun activities in their huge, fenced-in backyard.

Cadence Academy has exceeded our expectations in every way. We feel so grateful to have found a place where our children are loved, supported, and truly thrive. I highly recommend them to any family looking for exceptional care and education.”

“My kids have been going here for 2 years now, and we look forward to start of Fall year. Both my kids are happy when we drop them off and happy when we pick them up. Thank you TLE for taking care of my kids so well.”

“Honestly, if I could give this place a 10, I would! January 2019 to September 2022 I trusted this place with my daughter. My daughter even trusted when I left. That was never an issue. Which as a mother it really put my mind at ease. There’s never not an issue with anything in life. And let me tell you when there was ever one coming from me the owner immediately handled the situation. To the staff who have been there from start to finish for my child’s time there I thank you! & to the young ones who came and went I thank you. We are all always learning. Don’t forget that. THANK YOU ALL so much from the bottom of my heart. I really see it as you guys helped me raise my kid in a way ♥️”

“The overall experience is fantastic, and the all-inclusive fee makes it even better. That fee covers everything: a live camera feed for peace of mind (securely blocking changing areas and bathrooms for privacy), all food and snacks, and even diapers and wipes!

My son spent two and a half wonderful years there and had an amazing experience. Teachers like Ms. Mimi, Ms. Courtney, Mr. Alex, and Ms. Maya were all incredibly caring, and he learned so much from each of them. He transitioned to preschool doing remarkably well, which I attribute a lot to his time at La Petite.

My daughter is currently in the infant room, and the teachers there are truly the BEST. Ms. Dawn and Ms. Sarvari are absolutely amazing. My daughter has difficulty with bottles, and they have been so patient and loving with her. I couldn't be happier with the care they provide. They send frequent updates, complete with pictures and videos, and it's clear how much they love their jobs and genuinely care for the little ones. Now that my daughter is on solid foods, I honestly feel more comfortable with them feeding her sometimes because of their many years of experience. When my daughter was sick, Ms. Dawn even reached out to check on her. Ms. Sarvari has been there for years, and her dedication is incredible!

The supporting teachers who come into the classrooms, like Ms. Jean, Ms. Brittany, Ms. Aiyona, and Ms. Ayanna, are just as wonderful.

I do not want my daughter to move up to another class, but I know the next class will be just as amazing. This is the class my son started in, a few years back, so I know she will be in good hands.

Directors Lindsay and Jordan are also excellent.

When my children are at La Petite, I am completely at ease knowing they are safe and being treated with genuine love. I highly recommend checking them out; you will not be disappointed!”