The Giving Nest Preschool and Kindergarten of North Plainfield — Attraction in North Plainfield

I can close my eyes and relive my child's first day of school. Clinging and crying she doesn’t want me to leave. I knew it was time for her to make her own way. My heart was breaking. I remember the empathetic teachers encouraging me to check in anytime. I called 10 minutes later and the office staff reassured me she was laughing, singing and playing with her new friends. Then the staff asked if I was ok. It was that moment I knew we were part of a special place. We were beginning our lifetime membership in the caring community of the Giving Nest, North Plainfield, NJ.

The Giving Nest practices a holistic approach to learning, reaching and developing each child's needs on a social, emotional and academic level. Since 1990, the Giving Nest education has proven to be a strong foundation for success. Caring, dedicated professionals work in small groups instructing, nurturing, creating and having fun with their students. Many of these professionals are continuing the prodigious educational experience given to their own children. These professionals are committed to make all students feel safe and comforted, fostering their eagerness to learn and build relationships. It is very common to hear local elementary teachers exclaim they knew immediately which of their students started at the Nest. As they grow, Giving Nest alumni have a legacy of being empathetic high achieving scholars and community leaders.

Many schools later and now going on college visits, we can’t help but compare these institutions to the Giving Nest Preschool, in North Plainfield, NJ. . How I wish this school would become a university so I could enroll her...

I would give them 100 stars if I could. Our oldest son has gone from a duckling to bluebird to cardinal and now a kindergarten. Our youngest is a chick a dee. The dedication, love and academics at this school are top notch. We were faced with a difficult medical situation weeks before our oldest started school at 3 yrs old. Afraid that they may no longer accept him, I called the school crying. They didn't know me yet but Mary Sue and Mrs C took the time to meet with us and learn all the medical care. There is no nurse at the school and they didn't have to take on this difficult challenge but they wanted to. We have at least 5 staff at the school fully trained on how to care for our son so he's always covered. Over the past 3 1/2 years, they have gone above and beyond to ensure our sons health but also made sure he was able to get his school work in. Many changes were made and accommodations granted. We wish our children could attend the giving nest until 12th grade!! I get emotional thinking about my oldest graduating this year. He doesn't want to leave either. He feels safe and loved. I trust them 100% with our children and know they are in the best care, happy environment and having great learning experience. Thank you to all the staff who have loved my children when I'm not there and treat them like their own. We...

Oh Giving Nest...how we love thee! We currently have three children enrolled at The Giving Nest in North Plainfield; one in Kindergarten, one as a Cardinal and the other as a Duckling. We are so blessed to have found such an affordable preschool without sacrificing academics, nurture and experienced professionals. Our children look forward to going to school every day and actually get upset when we come to pick them up! We also have them signed up for extracurricular activities, which they love! The Giving Nest offers a wide variety of activities such as cooking, art, soccer and yoga! The kids love it there! And of course, we can't say enough about Mrs. Frank! Her loving, warm and approachable personality is one that will reside with us and our children for the rest of our lives. The school and staff members are truly like family to us. We've been so spoiled by everyone's devotion and attention that we fear the changes we face once the kids start grade school! They truly have set the bar so high! I would recommend The Giving Nest a million times over again to anyone in search for a preschool. Wouldn't send our kids anywhere else! ...