Kids Count Child Center

1308 Englishtown Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857, USA

Address:	1308 Englishtown Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857, USA
Phone:	+1 732-723-9416
Site:	kidscountchildcenter.com
Rating:	5

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Elizabeth Kaplan

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 didnt feel that my kids 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 theyve 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 others classrooms. This did not make me feel warm and fuzzy. However, upon my first tour of Kids 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 others 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 Caseys 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!

Barilynn Heslin

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 childrens 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!

Anonymous User

My two young children were enrolled in very well known day care center, but when I had moved to the Old Bridge area I needed a new center and a full day kindergarten. I was so happy I found Kids Count. I feel Kids Count is run so much better than the previous center. They really care about my kids and their well being. They are not just a number. They treat my children as individuals. The staff is wonderful and I feel it is such a family oriented place. The kindergarten program is exceptional and I feel confident that my child is well prepared for the 1st Grade. Both of my children loved the summer camp program also. If you are looking for a great day care or full day kindergarten program, your children deserve the chance for you to check out Kids Count. You will not regret it.

Anonymous User

I am writing to come to the aid of a school that has become like a second family to me. A friend of mine who was looking for day care in the area found a bad review about Kids Count and knowing I have sent my children there brought it to my attention. Please do not let one review stop you from checking out the school. I never could have made a better choice for my children. The center is clean, well supervised , and employed be some of the most caring people I have ever met. After sending my child there she was ahead in her first grade and I am still referring family and friends to bring their children. They also were very flexible and understanding when my family was going through a difficult period. So If you love your children take them to Kids Count.

Anna debek

This place has absolutely been my favorite in all old bridge.my daughter its there since she turned 11 months and it has been great experience.its amazing how teachers go Beyond to help kids development.its safe place to child to grow and awesome place to get them ready for elementary school.i love the idea that you can provide your own food .with option to buy lunches.also having extra activities is a plus.amazing athletes ballet classes right on spot.