Top Day care centers in Old Bridge, United States
Top Rated Day care centers in Old Bridge
Top Reviewed Day care centers in Old Bridge
Kids Count Child Center
Primrose School of Old Bridge
Bright Future Preschool Of Old Bridge NJ
The Goddard School of Old Bridge
KinderCare at Old Bridge
Parents Choice Daycare
Reviews

If I could give Bright Future a 10 star I would !!! My daughter started school here for her first school experience ever and me and my husband couldn’t be happier !! My daughters only 2 1/2 and is very shy and timid when meeting new people and new places, I was nervous at first but her teachers and everyone made her and us feel SOO welcomed ! Now my daughter is obsessed with school. I love how they care and treat my daughter when I leave I see them holding her when she’s sad and comforting her which makes me feel at ease! Safe to say my daughter is most definitely obsessed with her teachers now , which makes me so happy ! They do the cutest crafts all the time with her class and only in a few months she definitely seems to be more out of her shell 💙 I love how hands on they are with the kids and how they keep me informed throughout the day of her and her fay 🤍 Thank you bright future for making this school year a breeze and weight off of our back espically in todays generation us parents get so nervous so thank you for making us feel so safe and comfortable espically with how you treat our daughter 🙏😌

My grandchild attends Bright Future and there aren’t enough words to describe how happy I am since she’s been going there. I was reluctant about her starting daycare before she could talk but the experience has been wonderful. All the staff from the office to the teachers have been amazing. Every chance I get I recommend them. I wish they had higher grades levels so she could go there longer.

Bright Future Preschool has truly been such a blessing for our family! The teachers are truly amazing, so warm and caring. My son comes home every day happy as ever with fun stories about his friends and teacher, and he even talks about her on weekends! It’s heartwarming to see how much he loves it there.
The director is wonderful, always going out of her way to meet my son’s unique needs, which means the world to us. They create such fun, hands-on learning experiences that really keep the kids engaged. I love knowing my son is in a place where he’s not just learning, but making great memories and shown continuous love too! Thank you, Bright Future, for giving our family such a positive, loving environment. We’re so grateful to be a part of it!
The director is wonderful, always going out of her way to meet my son’s unique needs, which means the world to us. They create such fun, hands-on learning experiences that really keep the kids engaged. I love knowing my son is in a place where he’s not just learning, but making great memories and shown continuous love too! Thank you, Bright Future, for giving our family such a positive, loving environment. We’re so grateful to be a part of it!

Had an excellent experience after 4 years my child excelled in Kindergarten after going to Bright Future. The transition was easy Thanks to the Experienced Staff, Excellent curriculum, Flexible Hours and Schedule to meet every day needs. Tuition is lower than the average. Highly Recommended.

Very disappointed in the way my grandson was treated by this school. When a concern about a teacher was brought to the director's attention her response was to kick my grandson out. Instead of actually dealing with the issue she chose to take it out on a 2 year old. I would not recommend this business to anyone.

It was truly an odd experience we were very pleased with our child's experience his first year. But after that it all went downhill very fast mostly because of his new teacher. To make it short the teacher bullied my child to the point that he would be hysterically crying to not go in her classroom he has never done that before. If he saw his old teachers he would have a big smile and be happy but the moment he saw his new teacher he would be terrified. When I talked to the director of the school she said she understands and would look into it. The very next day my child was kicked out. His new teacher openly admitted to me that sometimes she is completely out of it and can't focus on watching kids. Her older childen go in her class and I personally witnessed my son being bullied by her son WHO DOSENT GO TO THE SCHOOL Amongst all the other concerns we have, It dosent help that the classrooms are very small filled with too many kids and not enough teachers. I have much more to say but to sum it all up better places are out there.

My God son has been attending here for over one year now and I’ve noticed that he has truly flourished since joining. The front office staff and his teachers are super caring and always go all out for every school event, even involving the families. I love that there’s a chef onsite so we don’t have to worry about his meals. Would highly recommend giving this school a chance if you’re living in the area!

Where do I begin.. from the moment I walked into the school I was greeted by Miss Sabina with the most welcoming smile!! After our tour I knew this was the place I can trust my little girl to learn and grow!! My daughter was entering pre-K and she had the absolute best experience. From the teachers to the administration, everyone treated her with the best love. Every time I picked her up, she was never ready to leave. I knew that was a good sign, and that she was in great hands. When it came time to enroll in summer camp, I knew there was no other choice. My oldest daughter was now excited to finally join my little one and have the Goddard experience. During camp, they’ve had the best summer and enjoyed all the trips, crafts and activities. Everything was always perfect. Now at pick up I have 2 that are never ready to leave ♥️
There are not enough words to express my gratitude and love for this place ♥️♥️♥️ I will truly miss everyone and can’t wait for next summer camp!!
There are not enough words to express my gratitude and love for this place ♥️♥️♥️ I will truly miss everyone and can’t wait for next summer camp!!

We have had a great experience at Goddard of Old Bridge. We have been here since 2021 with our 3 daughters. My eldest daughter graduated Pre-K from here and was very prepared for Kindergarten and my 1 year old started this year. It is a clean, safe, and loving environment any the staff is very attentive and caring. They also have a great summer camp with lots of fun activities.

I highly recommend Goddard School. Our experience for the last 3 years has been wonderful. My child has learned so much. All of the staff is super friendly. My child’s safety is #1 priority and Goddard has exceeded my expectations with safety. My child loves going to Goddard everyday.

Goddard School of Old Bridge has been a great experience for our son. They have laid a great foundation for our son’s academic success. The school has a nurturing and loving environment that has helped developed our son emotionally and socially. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and responsive.

I was worried about my son starting school, so we enrolled him at the age of 3. He went to Goddard and he learned so much within the first year. He loved going to school every day. During Covid, he went to another preschool and the school was not the same as Goddard. We left the other school because he was not learning anything and went back to this Goddard school. The staff and owner are amazing. He is now 8 years and goes back every summer for the summer camp. I would recommend this school to anyone.

Our son loves his school, he's excited every morning to go and see his friends and teachers. Since starting Primrose, we've noticed his vocabulary grow by leaps and bounds, his wonderful teachers have a lot to do with it.

I cannot say enough good things about Primrose School Old Bridge. My daughter started Primrose about 7 months ago and since then she has grown so much and has learned a lot. Ms. Margaret and Ms. Ashley are really caring and are amazing teachers. The owner, teachers and staff are great! Thank you for taking care of our daughter. I am looking forward to sending my son to Primrose Old Bridge.

Love all the updating happening, great caring teachers, fun activities and lots of smiling faces! Great job ladies!

Highly recommend Primrose Old Bridge for any parents looking for a safe and nurturing environment for their little ones. My nephew has been attending for several months now, and the care and attention he receives from the staff are exceptional. The facility is clean, and the activities provided are both educational and engaging. It's evident that the staff truly care about the children's well-being and development. I have peace of mind knowing that my nephew is in such good hands while he's there. Keep up the fantastic work!

When we were moving to New Jersey I was nervous because that meant a whole new daycare. My fiancé was reading the meter here and the place just gave him such a warm vibe. Knowing him and how of a skeptical he is, I knew this place was going to be great. My daughter had a hard start because it was such a change, but ms.p gave it her all and before we knew it she absolutely loved going everyday. She says ms. A is a very special person to her. She also comes home with worksheets and she’s really excited to do them and make everyone proud. The entire school is amazing with communicating, too. I am so happy to have found this daycare! They even did a little holiday show and it was so cute! They show each and everyday how much they care for the kids. Promoting heathy eating and getting them outside Whenever possible. There’s literally nothing more you can ask for! Thank you guys!

My daughter came here for 2 1/2 years and it was the best choice I’ve ever made!!!

My son has been attending Kindercare for about 6 months now. The teachers are amazing, intelligent, and loving. They always communicate and are open about everything. I appreciate the safety precautions they put in place, and I feel quite safe having my child here.
Additionally, the facility is clean and well-organized. Our son has learned so much from the staff, from shapes to animals, songs, dances, numbers, special events and celebrations, and so on. The team is constantly creating unique learning experiences for our son, which he can't wait to share. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the daycare.
Additionally, the facility is clean and well-organized. Our son has learned so much from the staff, from shapes to animals, songs, dances, numbers, special events and celebrations, and so on. The team is constantly creating unique learning experiences for our son, which he can't wait to share. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the daycare.

My 2 year old son has been at KinderCare for 6 months. I work from home and considered keeping my little one home with me for as long as possible. But I am so glad I made the decision to send him when I did. He LOVES it there! The entire staff is amazing. He adores his teachers, and has learned so much since he's been there. I can be very overprotective, but I never worry when he is there. They take such good care of the kids. They genuinely care. Their app is awesome, you get pictures and updates throughout the day. You can reach out to them anytime and they are always quick to respond. I highly recommend this facility! 🙂

Parents Choice is a fantastic Day Care and would highly recommend this to parents in search of a family place for their kids. Both of my children look forward to going school everyday. Everyone is so loving and caring!

We’ve been sending our little one to KinderCare since he was 15 months and it has exceeded our expectations in every aspect. We highly recommend this daycare. From the minute you walk in, you feel complete ease in their comforting environment. The building has been consistently clean and well maintained. The entire staff at KinderCare is extremely caring and attentive. Our son comes home happy, engaged, and thriving. The communication with parents is excellent, providing updates on daily activities and milestones. We appreciate the accommodations made for our sons dietary restrictions. KinderCare provides a safe and nurturing environment for the kids. When it’s time for our son to start kinder garden, we feel confident in the fact that he will succeed, as he has been equipped with all the tools from such an early age due to the care he’s been given over the years. We feel extremely fortunate and grateful to have found such a fantastic daycare for our little one!

I could not have asked for a better daycare for my daughter. She has been going to Kindercare at Old Bridge since she was 2 and she is 4 now. The teachers obviously love what they do and the quality of the education my daughter receives is outstanding. I am a very nervous mom but from day one I’ve had zero concerns about my daughter attending here. The turnover rate is very low, the building is so clean and inviting, and my daughter gets quality meals and snacks which is included in tuition. They also offer fun extra activities to sign up for throughout the year such as Funbus and Kiddie soccer. I highly recommend this daycare to anyone looking!

“From the moment we enrolled our daughter and son at KinderCare on Old Bridge , we knew we made the right choice. The staff goes above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the children. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with educational resources. Our Children absolutely loves going to daycare every day, and we’ve seen her social and cognitive skills flourish thanks to the dedicated teachers. We couldn’t be happier with our experience here!” Thank you Krissy and the Staff.

The teachers are phenomenal; I can tell they genuinely care for and love my kids. The environment is both nurturing and educational. My daughter is flourishing in the phonics program and has learned so much from her teachers. I highly recommend KinderCare in Old Bridge.

We absolutely love KinderCare in old bridge. My daughter has been going there since she was 18 months old. She is three now and is absolutely thriving. She has learned so much. Her vocabulary surprises us every day. The things she comes home and tells us or shows us is amazing. The directors are great, the teachers are patient and loving. I know my girl is Always taken care of. We are expecting another baby and will be bringing her there as well!!! Would recommend KinderCare in old bridge to anyone

We LOVE KinderCare at Old Bridge! I have (2) boys, a 1 year old and a 3 year old. They both have not only been cared for in the best way but truly LOVED. I am at ease knowing that they are in such good hands when I am at work all day. Their communication is top notch. My boys have a special place in their hearts for Miss Patty; she adores them and it shows :).

This daycare is fantastic. Every morning my daughter will ask if it's time for school. Which to me, is the best feeling because I know she is learning and growing in such an amazing school!

This daycare is wonderful! Parents Choice Daycare is like a second home to my two little ones. They are attentive to the needs of the children and parents, and keep the infants and children engaged. Your child will grow leaps and bounds here! I'm grateful.

Primrose of Old Bridge has been a god send for our family. After countless tours elsewhere and a horrible experience at a previous daycare, Primrose of Old Bridge and the entire staff is simply amazing. The owner Rashi and her husband are so very sweet and warm especially with the support of her amazing directors aka the best sidekicks owners could possibly have I’m sure, Ms. Courtney and Ms. Jeanelle. We drive to Old Bridge, which is completely out of our own township just because they are just that fantastic and worth the extra commute. All the Pathway teachers are absolutely caring and go above and beyond for the toddlers. Ms. H is absolutely phenomenal and such a core reason our child jumps for joy in the morning to go to her class. We love her so much! The countless updates and photos throughout the day have helped my husband and I get our child back on track with a consistent bed time routine with the most accurate times on the app Ms. H provides to us which is included in the tuition and is fairly priced and worth every penny. Our daughter raves about the food and all of her friend’s names and the fun activities she does on a daily basis during pick up. She’s beyond flourishing. Her vocabulary at the near age of three is surreal. We love, hate how much she talks now haha! I love giving constructive criticism as I mentioned this to the owner Rashi, but I cannot conjure up anything what so ever. Please keep up the fantastic work that shows in all of the teachers I see walking in the halls that look genuinely so very happy to be there with all the children, which is such a heart warming feeling knowing our child is in nurturing and caring hands. Should you be touring other centers close by, just stop. Sign up as soon as possible and do not waste your time elsewhere. This is the absolute best place to have your child excel in these such critical developmental stages of early childhood. I can go on but I believe this is sufficient enough to have you run to take your free tour today and meet everyone I am talking about for yourself! Side note, the “Fun Bus” is a must!

I am extremely pleased with the way the school is managed. Teachers in our son’s classroom are truly fantastic. The spacious playgrounds provide a great environment for play, and the classrooms are consistently clean. It's reassuring to see such dedication to quality in both education and the overall environment. Kudos to the entire team for their dedication and excellence!! Highly recommended!!

If there is any daycare facility you want to send your child/children to it is definitely the Goddard school of old bridge! My son has been attending since 2021 and it’s been the best decision we have made! The curriculum is exceptional as well as the staff and director! They treat our son as if he was their own and we couldn’t be more happy! My son is now in the pre-k class and I know that he is already more than well prepared for kindergarten. We owe it all to the Goddard School of Old Bridge!

We’ve been with this Goddard a little over a year. We started off half days for the first 7 months, and now we are full days. Starting off half days really helped us roll into a smooth transition when our son started on full days. My son would actually beg me to sleep there with his friends after awhile, and began to ask me why he didn’t have a bed there! He has learned so much in just one year. His first few weeks there, he came home counting his numbers in Spanish, and I was shocked! This is not just a daycare, but is truly a school where your child will be getting both play time plus an educational learning experience. They even do assessments on the children to make sure they are hitting their milestones, and I was so happy to learn all about it in our first parent teacher conference last year, and I look forward to the next one. We were always comfortable and felt safe with this Goddard, but my sons loving expressions for the school more and more over time has only made us feel even better. The staff has always been great, and if there is ever a concern, they are easy to approach, and to talk too. You can call them with any concern or question, and they are there to help and understanding. I recommend this school for any family that is looking to enhance their child’s learning skills and social skills.

I can’t say enough amazing things about The Goddard School. My son has had an advanced medical history and many daycares were unable to enroll him due to him having a suprapubic tube (he was unable to urinate on his own due to a complication of surgery so he had a tube coming out from his bladder). Ms. Danielle, the owner said that if our specialists sent a plan of care to her on how they can best take care of my son that they would be happy to enroll him. They just needed instructions on keeping his tube clean and him safe.
Every day we are greeted by smiles from the front desk. Whether at drop off or pick-up. Ms. Sabina has the warmest and most welcoming energy and I feel like that sets the mood for the rest of my son’s day. He has been in several rooms now, and all of his teachers have been magnificent. He still talks about how much he likes them all.
It’s comforting to know that my son is in great hands when he isn’t home. The tiniest of scratches we get a phone call… and I love that they are that thorough. We adore his teachers, the admin and support staff. I can’t rave more about how grateful I am to have found such a fabulous school for my son’s earliest education.
Every day we are greeted by smiles from the front desk. Whether at drop off or pick-up. Ms. Sabina has the warmest and most welcoming energy and I feel like that sets the mood for the rest of my son’s day. He has been in several rooms now, and all of his teachers have been magnificent. He still talks about how much he likes them all.
It’s comforting to know that my son is in great hands when he isn’t home. The tiniest of scratches we get a phone call… and I love that they are that thorough. We adore his teachers, the admin and support staff. I can’t rave more about how grateful I am to have found such a fabulous school for my son’s earliest education.

Under new management, this place is great for your child. The staff and the teachers are amazing. It’s wonderful to see how caring, patient and kind they are. They are always quick to respond to your questions via the app or on phone calls. Ms. Margaret treats my child like her own. It’s great to see child’s updates regularly throughout the day. The curriculum is designed in such a way that there is fair amount of learning involved which is great. The facility and infrastructure is incredible with separate play areas designed for different age groups. The weekly fun bus and gymnastics classes add more fun to the child’s routine. If you are close to the area, definitely recommend this place for your child’s overall growth and development.

I can't say enough good things about Primrose School of Old Bridge! I was so nervous enrolling my daughter into daycare, but as soon as I met with the staff and toured the school, I knew this was where I wanted to send her. Every person who has come in contact with my daughter has been amazing. The staff is so great and really cares about each kid.
Ever since my daughter started going every day, I have seen her personality flourish and she is learning so much. She has a ton of fun with kids her age, while also learning. I know when I leave her each day, she is in the best care. I tell everyone I know how wonderful the school and staff is, and I will absolutely be sending future kids here as well!
Ever since my daughter started going every day, I have seen her personality flourish and she is learning so much. She has a ton of fun with kids her age, while also learning. I know when I leave her each day, she is in the best care. I tell everyone I know how wonderful the school and staff is, and I will absolutely be sending future kids here as well!

Our two young ones have been going here for almost 2 years, one started at 6 months, one at a little over 2 years and we are extremely satisfied with the care they receive. It's more than just a daycare. Our kids come home learning new things every day, it seems. Mrs P is a wonderful director and our kids love their caregivers. The individual attention they receive is second to none. Highly recommended.

I don't have enough words for this place. The staff is just simply amazing. They greet you with smiling faces everyday. My 2 year old daughter has been so verbal and expressive ever since she started. She gets so excited when I drop her off she runs to the door every time. Anytime you have a question, they answer back right away. I recommend this center to any parent who's thinking of enrolling their child. You won't regret it!!!

I love kids count and so does my son. Miss Brittany is so loving,caring and nurturing She made the adjustment period for him so easy! He now knows his schedule and looks forward to going to school on his days to see her and His friends. Miss Kelly, there aren’t enough words to express how helpful and accommodating she is to any issue I had to face. I just love this school on a whole. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I’m glad I found a great school where my son feels comfortable, safe and loves going to! THANK YOU KIDS COUNT! Not to mention the new owners who are so nice and welcoming!!!! When I heard of the ownership change I became a little concerned thinking of the changes to come, when in reality I was worried for no reason at all because they are truly the best! All the new upgrades and changes are nothing but greatness for the school AND students! I love all that has been done already. Looking forward to what’s yet to come!

We only need childcare a couple days a week. Kids Count has always been so accommodating with our schedules. We often have last minute switches here and there and it's never a problem. My son loves all of the teachers and he's learning so much even though he only goes twice a week.

We moved to Old Bridge in March and I started searching for day cares right away. We checked out a few in the area and Bright Futures was the last school.
When we walk in and I met the girls I knew right away it was the perfect fit for my son. It was exactly what I was looking for!
So far it has been wonderful! My son loves all his teachers and has made friends. He wakes up looking forward to going. And comes home with a smile! We are so happy that we found them!
When we walk in and I met the girls I knew right away it was the perfect fit for my son. It was exactly what I was looking for!
So far it has been wonderful! My son loves all his teachers and has made friends. He wakes up looking forward to going. And comes home with a smile! We are so happy that we found them!

So far, so good. Amazing new pre school where the owner, director and teachers actually appear to care about kids. Great curriculum and really great rates. Much better than the other 2 schools we've sent our kids to and the many others that we've visited.

Kids Count has amazing teachers, the director and owners are great! They will do anything they can to welcome your family and work so hard to create an environment for the kids to learn and have fun! The curriculum is really outstanding, give them a chance and you will very quickly see what I'm taking about!! We love you guys!!

Kids Count Child Center is a great place to send your kids. My daughter has been going there for the last year and a half. She has had an amazing experience there. She has grown so much within that time frame. The care you get is top notch and I rate it as 5 starts and A++. From the first time we met with Miss Kelly (the Director) to the time my daughter walked in their doors they show they really care about her. They make my daughter feel great when she is there and go above and beyond for her. They also always have a warm and caring atmosphere for the children and parents. We will soon be sending a second child there. The Owners/Director/Staff are all amazing there. I highly recommend Kids Count Child Center.

I wholeheartedly, and without reservation, recommend Kids Count. Kids Count was our second home for many years as we sent all three of our girls there, right through kindergarten. When I was faced with the reality of going back to work, we had a difficult and painful decision ahead of us. Who do you entrust with the care of your child/children? Initially, we had tried an in home day care; however, we felt uneasy about our children's safety. We then tried a day care center which was housed in a brand new and beautiful facility. At first, our children seemed as though they were well taken care of there. However, as the numbers grew, the care became less and less personal. One day, I arrived to pick up my child and found she was burning up with fever, and no one noticed! Needless to say, the search began again. We toured countless facilities, none of which made us feel comfortable and secure in the care our children would receive. Exasperated, my final call was to Kids Count. From the first interaction, I got the impression that it was a warm and caring place. Kids Count far exceeded that first impression! They took the time to get to know us, and to understand the social, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs of our babies. They became family! I was able to go to work every day, completely confident that my children were not only being supervised and educated, but loved and nurtured too. Further, when they started in first grade, all three of my girls were worlds ahead academically. And, to this day, with my oldest now in high school, some of the staff still stay connected with our girls and support their accomplishments!

My son has been a student of this school since he was a baby. The staff of this day care are committed to providing our children with the best care, & a great educational head start. My son feels at home there and I can leave him there with confidence in knowing that he will be treated with the best care. The owners of this school genuinely care each child in their care. I recommend Parent's Choice Daycare to any parent who is looking for a great, quality, educational and caring environment for their little ones.

When looking for a preschool for my two children, I toured several different places in Old Bridge, Marlboro, South River and Manalapan.
As a working mother, I was looking for a place that I could feel good about, knowing that when they left my side, their emotional needs would still be met. At many of the corporate locations I visited, although very fancy and offered many programs, I didn't feel that my kid's emotional needs were going to be met. Specifically, as they were a little over a year apart, they would be in different rooms. A question I always asked was: What if my kids are sad and want to see each other since they've spent the last three years with only each other? Every corporate center I visited said not to worry, that they would get over their sadness and that it was against the rules to let them go into each other's classrooms. This did not make me feel warm and fuzzy. However, upon my first tour of Kid's Count with Miss Casey, I asked her the same question. Her response was that the teachers would do everything they could to make the kids feel better; however, there was absolutely no problem with letting them go into each other's room to see a reassuring face or "give each other a big hug." I was already impressed after I toured the classrooms and met the teachers, but Miss Casey's words showed me that this center would care for my kids MORE than corporate rules, and this was what ultimately helped me make my decision to send my kids there.
Nevertheless, as a teacher, my other main concern was the level of education my children would be receiving. My son was entering preschool and my daughter Pre-K, neither having spent any time in school. Luckily, Kids Count educational program is competitive, sophisticated, and aligned with the National Common Core Standards. Two years later, my daughter will be graduating from Kindergarten on a second grade reading level, having over 230 sight words memorized, but more importantly, being able to pick up a book and read it to her little brother as she uses the reading skills Miss Shari taught her (to sound out more difficult words, and then rereading the sentence for meaning and understanding)! She is also able to add (without using her fingers) and subtract as well as tell time. This is just some of the exceptional education she received in Kindergarten. Similarly, at the end of his Pre-K year, my son has also learned sight words, how to identify word families, simple math and science as well as how to tell time. Equally important to me, as a sometimes rambunctious boy he has started learning how to think before he makes choices as well as how to be polite and a good sharer.
Overall, words cannot express how grateful I am to the staff at Kids Count for providing my family with great experiences, both educational and emotional, over the past two years. For those of you looking for an infant or toddler room, although my children did not attend these, many of the kids who graduated with my daughter have been in Kids Count since they were just months old, and I know their parents feel as strongly as I do, going so far as inviting some of the infant and toddler room teachers to recent birthday parties!
I write this review as a thank you to Kids Count and to help anybody who is anxiously looking for a great child care center for their kids. You can stop looking and enroll in Kids Count!
As a working mother, I was looking for a place that I could feel good about, knowing that when they left my side, their emotional needs would still be met. At many of the corporate locations I visited, although very fancy and offered many programs, I didn't feel that my kid's emotional needs were going to be met. Specifically, as they were a little over a year apart, they would be in different rooms. A question I always asked was: What if my kids are sad and want to see each other since they've spent the last three years with only each other? Every corporate center I visited said not to worry, that they would get over their sadness and that it was against the rules to let them go into each other's classrooms. This did not make me feel warm and fuzzy. However, upon my first tour of Kid's Count with Miss Casey, I asked her the same question. Her response was that the teachers would do everything they could to make the kids feel better; however, there was absolutely no problem with letting them go into each other's room to see a reassuring face or "give each other a big hug." I was already impressed after I toured the classrooms and met the teachers, but Miss Casey's words showed me that this center would care for my kids MORE than corporate rules, and this was what ultimately helped me make my decision to send my kids there.
Nevertheless, as a teacher, my other main concern was the level of education my children would be receiving. My son was entering preschool and my daughter Pre-K, neither having spent any time in school. Luckily, Kids Count educational program is competitive, sophisticated, and aligned with the National Common Core Standards. Two years later, my daughter will be graduating from Kindergarten on a second grade reading level, having over 230 sight words memorized, but more importantly, being able to pick up a book and read it to her little brother as she uses the reading skills Miss Shari taught her (to sound out more difficult words, and then rereading the sentence for meaning and understanding)! She is also able to add (without using her fingers) and subtract as well as tell time. This is just some of the exceptional education she received in Kindergarten. Similarly, at the end of his Pre-K year, my son has also learned sight words, how to identify word families, simple math and science as well as how to tell time. Equally important to me, as a sometimes rambunctious boy he has started learning how to think before he makes choices as well as how to be polite and a good sharer.
Overall, words cannot express how grateful I am to the staff at Kids Count for providing my family with great experiences, both educational and emotional, over the past two years. For those of you looking for an infant or toddler room, although my children did not attend these, many of the kids who graduated with my daughter have been in Kids Count since they were just months old, and I know their parents feel as strongly as I do, going so far as inviting some of the infant and toddler room teachers to recent birthday parties!
I write this review as a thank you to Kids Count and to help anybody who is anxiously looking for a great child care center for their kids. You can stop looking and enroll in Kids Count!