Schools near Westwood, NJ

“I really appreciate all of the teachers and all of their hard work and dedication. My daughter has made so much improvement from day 1 and I am extremely impressed. I also really appreciate Marisa and Crystal, the directors, for making this process seamless. They keep us up to date and answer any and all questions. They continue to make me feel very happy with my decision to put my daughter in Light Bridge Academy.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Bright Star Academy

Bright Star Academy has been a wonderful experience for our family! My son learned so much during his time there — not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the children. I was so impressed with the program that I’ve now enrolled my youngest daughter too!

The staff communicates well with parents, keeps us informed, and always makes safety a top priority. It’s such a comforting feeling to know my kids are in a nurturing and secure environment. I’m beyond grateful for everything Bright Star has done for my children. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a quality preschool!”

“We had such a wonderful experience at Little Achievers ! From the very first day, the teachers made my boys feel welcome . The staff go above and beyond to communicate with parents. We’re so grateful for everything they’ve done for my boys .”

“? There are truly no words to express how thankful I am for The Learning Experience in Englewood Cliffs. ?

After several schools in Fort Lee and the surrounding area, we finally found a place where my son not only learns—he is genuinely happy. My son has mild autism, and I can say with all my heart that this school has been an absolute blessing for our family. We start in 2023.

From day one, the environment has been incredibly inclusive, kind, and full of love. Every single staff member has earned our deepest respect and affection. They don’t just teach—they make a real difference in children’s lives.

? We absolutely adore Ms. Pamela, Ms. Mary, Ms. Milagros, the Director, Ms. Natacha, Ms. Bianca, Mr. Sebastian… EVERYONE is amazing. Each person has contributed something beautiful and meaningful to my child’s development.

At this school, we have found respect, inclusion, growth, and above all—love. There is no discrimination, no labels—just real support and commitment to every child. The kids feel seen, valued, and understood.

I can honestly say: I don’t care what I have to pay, because I refuse to compromise my son’s emotional well-being and learning. He deserves the best, and we’ve found it here.

Thank you, truly. Thank you for being more than a school. Thank you for being a community, a family, and a safe space where our children thrive.

With all my heart,
A forever grateful mom.”

“You can take systematic and professional basic classes Lv.2 Lv3.
Serai instructor is good for beginners who are learning the basics of swimming.
I also recommend learning from Kyle and Branden after beginners.
You can learn more about advanced swimming skills and professional games, skills, and postures.
I took the class from lv.2 for exactly 1 year, and my 6-year-old child passed the swimming team evaluation.
When looking at the growth and classes objectively over the past year, the best advantage of the center's classes was that the swimming instructors explained sufficiently and made class kids and parents understand.
They suggested ways to think about, approach, and enjoy exercise, not just classes.
Therefore, my little piggy was able to learn happily without giving up.

If consider, swim team. Jcc coach Nile is a specialist and not only him, but also sub coaches are also very good.
AS parents, we expect the kids to be good swimmers. Here in JCC, not only good swimmer but also learn attitude and mind. I really respect this teaching approach, and thanks.
My little piggy will be the center's proud one day or someday, and this program's instructors and programs are my proud.

More than my references, good ?”

“We are so happy with the care our son Angad receives in the Khaki Kangaroo classroom. Ms. Ximena and Ms. Daniela are amazing—caring, patient, and attentive. Angad comes home happy and excited about what he learns each day, and we can see how much he’s growing under their guidance. We’re so grateful for the love and support they give him every single day!”

“We absolutely love Learn and Grow Academy! Our little Julia has thrived there, and we couldn’t be happier. We originally came because a friend recommended it and we’re so glad we did!
Patty and Nina are truly amazing. They’re warm, patient, and genuinely care about every child. You can tell they love what they do, and it shows in how much our child has learned and how excited they are to go each day. The atmosphere is fun, nurturing, and full of creativity. I wish we knew earlier about them.”

“Our oldest daughter is now just wrapping up her time in pre k4 at Appletree Preschool and I have to say it's been such a positive experience for her. She's been attending since Jan 2022 and she's loved every minute of it. From the teaching curriculum to the different activities throughout the day its been a fun journey. All of the teachers and staff have been so kind and amazing and its been so great seeing her always coming home with a smile on her face because the day at Appletree was so enjoyable. While I'm sure it's not easy and it will be a big change, I think Appletree definitely prepares kids well for the next journey into Kindergarten. We're looking forward to having our youngest daughter enroll in Appletree in a couple of years.”

“My son was enrolled in another local toddler school before this and had a very negative experience. He became scared to attend school and his personality started to change. After keeping him home for two months, we were nervous to send him to another school, but thank goodness we did! Since attending TLE Hackensack, I’ve not only seen my son’s personality come back, but I’ve seen him develop a deeper love for learning. He is excited to go to school and talks about his teachers often. There is no greater feeling as a parent than knowing your child is in a safe a nurturing environment!”

“My daughter started this school last year and I have nothing but great things to say. They are caring, responsible, and just such amazing people. Miss Christa’s class is just the best She is the kind of teacher that you want for your kids, Someone that you can see and feel That really cares for the children and you can see it through their growth. My daughter has learned so much. She is just three years old and Sometimes I’m amazed myself with the things that she learns at school. She loves to school so much that some weekends she begs to go back to school. They have a schedule calendar every month with activities and fun things to do. They keep you updated throughout the day about what your child is doing, which is great and it gives you a really good peace of mind. overall just a nice place for the kids to be the area is really quiet and safe. The playground is very spacious which I think it’s a great thing so the kids can run around safely. Would 100% recommend this school.”

“I put my kids there my daughter was happy and popular Everytime she come home she be like mom everybody knows me and my son was so happy Everytime they come back I love Danna daycare”

“Gorgeous center. Staff are amazing. Equipment is always top of the line. Classes are diverse with talented instructors. Experienced personal trainers. Clean and welcoming. Five star experience everytime.”

“We love this daycare so much! My 3 year old is always so happy to RUN through the doors everyday. My 7 month old just started here last month! The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing, compassionate, and caring people - that truly care about every individual child. The relatively large indoor gym is key for those rainy days or any afternoon when the kids just need to play and run around with their friends. They bring optional extracurricular activities into the center such as super soccer stars, karate, and dance (for an extra cost), which is awesome to have available! I also enjoy the daily updates and pictures on what my kids are up to! We couldn’t be happier sending our kids to this school!”

“Little Tykes Preschool is a great school with excellent teachers who create a great learning atmosphere for my son. He's learned so much since he's started attending.”

“Amazing experience getting my new Cadillac from Eddie Carter. He made the whole process fast, easy and seamless. 5 stars all around for the entire Trinity Cadillac team!! Thank you!!”

“I am currently an employee here & I promise you "Happy Happens Here" I love this job & I'm glad that other people see that for me, everywhere I go people are like I love that you love your job you look like you have so much fun I'm happy for you & that makes me happy Thank you for making me a part of a wonderful team & a wonderful place ‼️ #TLEWaldwick #MsQ #ThankYouDenielle”

“My son has been here for over a year, and we are so in love with TLE!As newly arrived family in the US, I really worried about my son's language barrier because he couldn't speak English at that time. So transition time was tough for us for the first 2 weeks, but all staffs and teachers were so friendly and welcoming so he could easily make himself comfortable. And now my son loves his school so much and always complain me why I'm so early to pick him up.I love to see him learning a lot from different programs and projects, and love his classmate so much. They're all so adorable and get along well with my son.if anyone from outside of the US, and hesitate to choose local preschool, I would strongly recommend TLE Tenafly is one of the best option you can get!”

“I love them, my son was attending to Kids Place daycare before joining public school and he loved all his teacher and get excited every time he go back when the school is close!”

“I would like to say that Tiniest Footprints is a great Early Learning & Childcare Center. We were so lucky to have found this center and enrolled one of our daughters. She attended Pre-K3 & Pre-K4. We were so pleased how prepared our daughter was once she started Kindergarten. We currently have our 1 year old attending the center and it once again we are very satisfied with the staff and how attentive they are. We recommend Tiniest Footprints 1000%.”

“Red Owl, where my 4-year-old attends, is truly exceptional. The dedicated teachers and staff create an enriching environment that fosters both learning and genuine care. Their commitment to nurturing young minds goes beyond the ordinary, making it a place where my child not only learns but also flourishes. I am consistently impressed by the creativity, patience, and passion exhibited by the team at Red Owl, making it a truly remarkable center for early childhood education.”

“Our 5 year old son has practically been raised since birth by the amazing team at KC. When he started at just 9 weeks old, Miss Janet hugged me and reassured me that my baby would be so loved in their care. Since then, Miss Janet not only took care of our son as though he were her own, but also took the same loving care of our second born son 3 years later. As our oldest now prepares to graduate and move on to elementary school this year, I know that he has the tools and ability to take on anything that comes his way and friendships that will last a lifetime. Some of the other amazing caregivers who have been by our side on this 5 year journey are specifically Miss Ashley, Miss Navi, Miss Alicia, and Miss Tania. Look no further than OTKC when searching for top notch care.”

“Wow, I had no idea that years later I will be back with another child! This daycare is the best that can happen to your kid! My older daughter went there, she still remembers those days and for some reason food! Now My son is there, and I can’t be happier! Thank you Elina and all staff for your care!”

“Amazing, un lugar donde se cuida y aprenden, my son is in TLS since 8 months he is almost ready to school and I just want to say thank you a todos he loves everyone gracias miss Priscila for help and support.”

“Lightbridge Academy of Bergenfield is an absolute standout. Amanda, the Director, runs a truly fantastic program and is highly involved in the day-to-day activities of the school. Amanda goes above and beyond to accommodate the needs of each family, and is aided by a wonderful office staff and group of teachers who really invest in each child under their care. Parents and children are personally greeted upon entering the school each morning, adding to the warm and cheerful nature they've created. Lightbridge Bergenfield has not just been a daycare for our son, but a truly enriching academic environment.”

“My daughter been here since she’s been 1 years old and I can honestly say I love it here. It’s so much more than a preschool. The staff are amazing, kind and the sweetest in the world. They all care for the kids as if they were their own while teaching them different skills everyday. They have field trips, different events every holiday, birthday, everything… They’re literally the best of the best ! Definitely recommend !!!”

“Friends School is a truly special place that fosters a deep sense of community while nurturing young minds. The teachers are all exceptional and care for the students in a way far exceeds a traditional standard. Both our children have attended the program and we have seen tremendous growth and emotional development during their time at the school. Ms Amanda leads from the front having recruited, and importantly retained, a wonderful faculty who embrace play based learning in a natural environment. What stands out most to me is the creativity that this setting inspired in our children, you can see their minds expanding as they begin to develop a life long love of learning. The families you find at Friends care deeply about one another and the community leading to warm personal friendships outside of the school as well.”

“The co-op nursery school has been the best choice we made since moving to the area. My son, now in kinder, thrived with the warm, caring staff and well thought out curriculum, balanced with plenty of play time. He graduated more than prepared both academically and socially. I have a daughter now in the 3's class and another who will be going in a few years! Between meeting friends (both for moms and kids!) and the awesome events and caring community you can bring your kids knowing they are cared for like they are the teachers own. Would recommend 1000%.”

“My kids have been at Bell's since 2016 and my last child will be at Bell's until 2027. Besides the school being conveniently located and reasonably priced with very accommodating hours, I have continued to stay at Bell's because I trust them. My kids are taken care of mentally & physically, nurtured, educated and treated kindly and with respect. The teachers are very attentive to the kids and really get to know each kid individually. In almost 10 years, none of my kids have come home sad from Bell's or had a bad story to tell. They always come home happy and excited and can't wait to go back tomorrow to see their teachers and friends. Throughout the year, Bell's offers different opportunities for the kids to participate in (dance, yoga, soccer, show & tell, dress-up days, etc) and during the summer they have so many fun summer activities, including visits from farm animals, carnival day, and water play 3 times a week. I know some families bounce around to different schools before finding one that works for them. I was so lucky to find Bell's on the first try and they are the only daycare/preschool I have sent my children to.”

“I've had two kids attend this school and I don't believe I could have found a better place, locally or regionally. The teachers and staff have been, and are still viewed as a second family by my children and the care and education they're received is unparalleled. My wife and I cannot thank everyone working at Yearling enough for everything they've done for us!! We're truly grateful for you dedication, professionalism and the unconditional love our children received each and every day.”