Testimonials
What parents are saying!
Jacquelyn
Hi Maureen,
Meant to share this with you during my meeting with Ms. Tammy today.
We've been so happy with our experience at Bright Kidz—especially with Ms. Tammy and Ms. Sarah. I never thought I would feel completely at ease sending my baby to daycare, but I truly am. I love seeing William's face light up when he enters the room and sees his teachers and friends. Tammy does such an incredible job with the sensory activities, art projects, and general care. He's experiencing so many things that I would never think to do at home... the fact that he's painted and he's not even 6 months old is awesome.
My mom compares Bright Kidz to other local daycares that my sisters chose, and she said infant care at Bright Kidz is above and beyond better than the others.
So, major thank you to you, Bright Kidz, and especially to Ms. Tammy and Ms. Sarah for being so awesome and taking such great care of William. You guys make it easy to be a working mom.
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Coming from a thriving head start program in NYC I’ve tried other Daycares in the nearby area that let’s just say I’d never review. Bright Kidz is the equivalent of an organized NYC head start program with daily pictures and updates via app. My daughter started here when she was 2 in Ms Lilys class who teaches potty training like a champ(!) I love both the school year program and the summer program. She’s learned to speak Spanish in Ms. Lily’s class and they’ve continued that all the way to preschool. In Ms. Jess class she learned all of the colors and how to count. Even the children that were struggling with speech were singing the number songs etc(!) amazing I can work and not worry about having to take off whether public or Catholic schools are out. If I have to go into work early, I can because Bright Kidz is open 6am to 6pm with an ongoing curriculum even for the toddlers. The kids go outside twice a day that was my favorite part and also they offer soccer lessons during the school day so I don’t have to take her on the weekends. The staff is incredibly friendly they always take over if you and your little one is struggling with drop off lol When we were pregnant they helped speak to our daughter about becoming a big sister. (Tear that was emotional for me) Our second daughter will be attending Bright Kidz once we’re ready and unlike with our first I couldn’t be more proud. I highly recommend for working moms/dads/parents esp new NJers coming from the city with high expectations for their kiddos education goals.
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Alyssa H
We have been at Bright Kidz since August 2022 and could not be happier! Our son is extremely well taken care of and is absolutely thriving! He started in the Waddler room just shy of his first birthday and the teacher was phenomenal. There is constant contact home via the electronic app that they use, including tons of photos and videos. After being home with my son, this really eased my transition back to full time work, especially seeing the smile on his face when he was with the other students ! As he progressed to the Toddler room before age 2, he started to thrive even more, as this feels like a Pre-K 2 classroom! He has another phenomenal teacher, and the support staff in all of the classes is absolutely wonderful. It is very apparent that staff genuinely love what they do, and are treated very well by management in return. My son knows all of the teachers, and I would not think to leave there before he starts kindergarten! We think of Bright Kidz first as a school, not as a “daycare.” Our son is advanced in so many aspects and so well socialized. Cannot recommend this place anymore!
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Charlie S
Thank you for the great news! Owen loves going to BK and we’re thrilled he’s ready to take on this new adventure. We’ve been impressed with Owen’s growth in the Waddler room, and we’re very excited to see how he will progress in the toddler room.
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Aileen R.
My son has been attending BrightKidz since he was 5 months old in the Infant Room and is now in the Waddler Room. We toured over 6 daycares in the area before deciding where our son would land (Brightkidz being the first) and after each one, both my husband and I would look at each other and say "BrightKidz is still number 1",. Aside from the cleanliness, the structure, communication app, and curriculum based approach (which were all MUSTS for my family), the biggest thing we noticed was that every staff member knew every student - no matter if they were in their room or not. That is still evident today as I pick up my son and every teacher or administrator is aware of who I am and who my child is. We are especially grateful for the communication everyday if my son is feeling sick or fell and as of lately helped answer any and all questions I have ever had about my son, his development, or just random. And I have a lot of questions...Pizza Friday's, themed days, and outside time twice a day are other pluses! We love BrightKidz :)
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Shannen V.
From the moment my husband & I toured Bright Kidz we were treated like family. They go above and beyond for all the kids. My son has learned so much. He truly looks forward to school every day. Miss Jessica makes sure your child has the best day possible every day. Maureen & Linda in the office are so sweet and nice always greet you with a smile. In my opinion there is no better place to send your children but here. The cherry on top? Every Friday Is pizza Friday!!! If your looking for a daycare/school look no further check this place out immediately.
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Marisa C.
My daughter has been attending Bright Kidz since she was 8 weeks old. Maureen and Linda knew how much anxiety I had going back to work so early and they held my hand through the whole process. On her first day they called just to let me know how great she's doing and calm my new mama nerves. She's now 2 and in her third classroom. The teachers are great. They've helped her learn to eat solids, drink from a straw, walk, share, identify letters, sing songs... so many people comment on how smart and social my daughter is and I give 100% credit to Bright Kidz. The teachers are all happy to chat and give feedback on how my daughter is doing in class. They also use an app that allows me to get pictures throughout the day and see how she ate, napped, and her diaper changes at the end of the day. I could go on and on forever but my point is don't hesitate to send your child here. They'll be loved and in great hands.
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Lauren B. -
My daughter just graduated from Bright Kidz after starting there at 3 months old in the infant room. She has thrived at this school. They nurtured her, encouraged her curiosity, took care of her while she was in their care, taught her more than I ever could academically and poured their hearts into making each and every day something fun. We feel really lucky that her experience was so wonderful that it's why saying goodbye was so hard.
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Mary Z.-
Nowadays with all the fears and frustration as a parent during Covid-19 and making the tough decision about sending our child back to daycare, I felt it was really important to write this review for other parents. I'm really surprised by some of the reviews on here, and therefore felt it even more important to express how wonderful Bright Kidz has been for my daughter. My daughter started at Bright Kidz back in December when she was 7 months old. I toured every daycare in the area before I decided on Bright Kidz, and some I even went back to two or three times to make sure I gave every place a fair shot, but every time my gut kept telling me to go with Bright Kidz. From the tour alone, Bright Kidz was spotless and clean each time I visited, the teachers were always engaged with the kids, and the kids appeared to be having a great time. The cleanliness factor was huge for us. Bright Kidz is sparkling clean all the time, and they're always washing and wiping everything down. Now with Covid that's especially important, and they are taking all the proper precautions and cleaning more than ever, but they were already the cleanest to begin with. Other daycares that came very highly recommended looked dirty, smelled like diapers, were totally chaotic, and the teachers would gossip and text and not engage with the kids. Fast forward to enrolling my daughter at Bright Kidz after meeting Maureen, the director, who is super professional and helpful to this first-time daycare mom. We started my daughter twice a week to see how it would go, but soon enough we were bringing her full time because we were so happy, and so was she! She always came home clean and so well taken care of, and we love receiving all the pictures through the Tadpoles app throughout the day. Even the babies have a curriculum that they follow and it was great to see our daughter learning each day. Also comforting to know there are cameras in case anything were to happen- most of the other local daycares didn't have cameras or only had them at the front door. Once daycares closed for Covid-19 our daughter was home with us and we had another baby, so I didn't send her back to daycare right away. For any parent it is a difficult decision to send your child to a daycare in these scary times of Covid, but knowing how well taken care of she would be at Bright Kidz made the decision easier. After five months at home my daughter is now back at Bright Kidz in their Waddler room and she is absolutely thriving. Just one day back and it was clear we made the right decision to send her back. She is beyond happy every day and comes home with such a better demeanor than she had when she was stuck home with us for so long. The interaction with the other kids, the loving care of the teachers, and knowing that Bright Kidz is following all the proper protocols to keep my daughter safe made it clear to me that we made the right decision. My daughter loves walking in to school now and doesn't want to leave! Needless to say, my husband and I are extremely happy with the care our daughter is receiving at Bright Kidz and so grateful to Maureen, Miss Nancy in the infant room, Miss Jeta in the Waddler room, and all the rest of the staff for taking awesome care of our daughter. They even sent videos to the kids after they closed for Covid-19 so the kids could see their teachers. They truly know each child so well and treat them with love. I had read a bad review or two, but I'm so glad I went with my instinct and enrolled my daughter at Bright Kidz. For two working parents, knowing our daughter is in such great hands learning and playing all day is a huge relief. We will be enrolling our son as well. Highly recommend Bright Kidz!
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Bobby, Meghan and Brooke-
Thank you for all that you and the staff have done for us and Brooke. Sending our first child to daycare was a scary thought but you helped ease our fears the first time we met you. On top of your normal concerns leaving your baby we got thrown this horrible curveball in 2020 but you and the rest of the Bright kidz family have handled it exceptionally. You created a very high bar for us to compare all others daycares around our new home. It is hard to believe we went from being sad about Brooke leaving home to now sad that she is leaving such a wonderful and caring daycare.
It may be something simple to you ... but it meant everything to us.
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Richard M-
Great school, our child was going there until recently and we were sad to have to pull him out. He was there from an infant until a toddler and he was well taken care of and learned a lot. Kelly at the front desk does a great job, and also handled our son extremely well when she was taking care of him as an infant. All of the teachers are very trained and our son excelled at Bright Kidz. We loved it there.
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Kimberly S.-
My two sons have attended Bright Kidz since they were babies. They are currently in the Preschool and Pre-K rooms. I cannot say enough good things about this school.
Leaving your children in the hands of someone else is never easy. The teachers at Bright Kidz though are so compassionate, patient, and loving and they make it a lot easier to do so. It's also amazing how much my sons have learned over the years. The curriculum that Bright Kidz follows is great, and it really gets the children interested in learning. Our boys come home at night excited to tell us about what they learned.
My husband and I also love that the school uses the Tadpole app. We are able to receive pictures, videos and updates throughout the day. You also receive a "report card" at the end of each day. It tells you what they did during the day, what they ate, etc. It's a great way to start a conversation with the boys about their day. They are usually amazed that we know what they did that day.
The owners and director are also wonderful! They love getting the parents involved in school events. Each year they put together a Thanksgiving feast, holiday party, Mother's Day tea, Donuts with Dad, and a summer carnival. Parents are invited to come and take part in each event. The children love seeing their parents come to school.
In closing, I highly recommend Bright Kidz to anyone looking for a daycare/preschool. I hope this review helps, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Erin D.-
My daughters attend this daycare. The directors and teachers are fabulous! The teachers really care about our children and are personally invested in their success. When one of my daughters was having a tough adjustment, the teachers and directors were there to support her every step of the way. My daughters love their teachers. The girls even named their baby dolls at home after them because they love them so much! In addition to the awesome staff, the daycare has great extension opportunities like Soccer Shots, dance, yoga, and Fun Bus that my kids love! The parent community is great. I feel confident that my children are well cared for each day when I drop them off. We are very lucky to have found such a phenomenal, caring daycare for our daughters.
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My oldest who is about to turn 4 has been going to Bright Kidz since 18 months old and my newborn just started 3 weeks ago. I love the new location since they took over Cambridge academy. The building feels new and clean with bright colors in the classroom and a very happy, creative environment. Their outdoor space is excellent for the kids! Plenty of room and nice and private. As always, the staff is so loving and caring with my children. They truly bond with their teachers. The owners and director are excellent with responding promptly and making sure the children are safe and happy .They make it fun for them to go to school with weekly themes and special activity days. My oldest has learned so much since starting here and asks to go to school even on the weekends! Their communication is excellent as far as sending updates through the school’s app all day with pictures and a daily summary of what the kids did. Even when I call to check in on my newborn during the day, the teachers answer right away and are happy to update me on how the baby is doing. This is a very special place and I’m so glad my kids are happy here! -
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Jean Lynch -
I couldn't be any happier with the entire staff at Bright Kids. My Grandson Mason claps and Says, "Yey"!!! as we pull up to the school each morning 😊
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Keith R.-
The most important endorsement I can make is to say that both of my children attend Bright Kidz Preschool and Daycare. The staff and administration are caring, considerate and responsive. The owners continue to make improvements to the school. I know that my children are in good hands and are being properly prepared for their future. I recommend Bright Kidz without reservation!
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Alyssa Lopez-
My son has never been to daycare and he is about to turn 2. The first week he started he was crying every day and now he is so happy and doesn't want to go home when I pick him up. This place is awesome. They actually have a curriculum for children so they're not just watching TV all day or playing with toys. They actually learn and they go outside where its fully fenced in to enjoy the outdoors on the playground. I would highly recommend sending your child here, the teachers treat the children as their own and they send you a progress report everyday of what your child did, what time they took a nap, every time they had a diaper change and what the theme of the day was. They also have a fingerprint system that only allows parents to get in the building. I absolutely love this place and I'm so happy I found them.
