Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Montville — Local services in Montville Township

I went on a tour for Kids R Kids and was blown away by how amazing their facility and programs were. I didn't even need to finish the tour to know that I'd be sending my daughter there in September! I was given the enrollment form and the price of tuition and deposit. I was so excited I told friends and family about it, and filled out the form and wrote the check. I put it on my fridge so that my husband could go take it in the following Friday when he went to tour the school (he wasn't able to come with me the first time around). That Monday I received an email from the owner, Pat (who walked me through the tour the week prior), saying that they could not guarantee that my daughter would be accepted into first grade after completing their program, since she doesn't meet the age cutoff. I told her that I understood, and as a parent I would be handling that part on my end. Pat made sure to tell me about all of her years as an educator and her experience with the public school, and again I reiterated to her that as the parent I will take care of correspondence with the public school on my end, and as long as they were providing my daughter with a Kindergarten program in September, that's all I was looking for. It was clear to me that the curriculum was their own Kids R Kids curriculum, which I was more than happy with. She ended her email with "We hope you will still consider enrolling Ava in our program but please be aware we cannot guarantee admission to first grade in Fall 2023." Of course, my husband and I were absolutely still considering sending her to this amazing program, even with that information. A couple days later, Pat emailed saying that they don't have the quota for the Kindergarten class in the Fall. As you can imagine, I was left with a number of questions and was very confused as to why I was just now being told this. Neither at the tour nor in her previous emails did she mention that there was a quota that may not be met or that there was any possibility that the Kindergarten class would not be offered. As I mentioned before, my husband had an appointment for a tour and to leave the deposit, so to be surprised with this information left us wondering what had suddenly changed. All of the emails between Pat and I were professional and respectful. She ended her final email with "With this uncertainty, it would be in your best interest to find a school with a program that can meet your goals and expectations. Thank you for your interest in Kids R Kids. Best wishes to you in all your endeavors." I responded to her email asking for clarification about what had changed so suddenly, however Pat decided that the conversation was over and that I did not deserve a response. As a fellow professional, I found it extremely dismissive, unprofessional, and pompous for Pat to figuratively shut the door in a prospective parent's face that way. I truly hope that other families like ours are not being turned away from this school or being disrespectfully disregarded like this. While I am very upset about how this all unfolded and quite frankly heartbroken that my daughter missed out on this opportunity, the main purpose of this review is to hold Pat, and others, accountable for the way they interact with others. Everyone deserves understanding, and acting as if you do not have the time of day for someone is just wrong. Given that Pat never responded to me, I am left with only assumptions as to why she believed it was appropriate to dismiss me.

*Update - I see that the owner, who ignored me for a week, responded to a public review within a day. This review was not about the school or it's facilities/programming, it was about the disregard and unprofessionalism. I asked for a response to my email or a phone call, which I never received. In their response to this review, there was still no accountability for this. I don't want to belabor this in any way - I believe the response speaks for itself. Best wishes to other parents - hoping you're treated...

When I first toured Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Monteville I was impressed with what they were offering, the curriculum, supplying the food for the children and the facility was beautiful and clean.

My son had been home with me sometime and wasn't use to a daycare environment so I knew it would be an adjustment for him.

My son started on July 18 (a Monday) he was there for 3 full days, on the morning of the 4th day I get call saying that he's not talking in school I said well he has only been there for 3 full days lets try and give him a month so he can get use to the teachers and being in daycare. She then calls me August third (not even a full month after my son was in daycare) telling me he is still not talking

I was getting calls constantly about this but telling me they can only do so much cause they aren't certified. The teachers coming to me telling me they were so concerned and about how to talk to him about silly things that is their job to teach him.

My son is 2.5 years old. There were so many ways to handle this and they did not give my son any patience or grace with him adjusting to a new school and new teachers and learning how to play with others. I was appalled. It felt like my son didn't fit their mold and they were pushing me out.

My son even got evaluated by certified speech therapist, paid out of my own pocket because I wanted to know if my son really needed help or if it was school and my son is exactly where he is suppose to be. Just confirming that the school was impatient and insensitive about every bit of this.

If they had waited an actual full month, reached out to me and said hey we had some concerns over the last month, this is what we are doing if we can do this at home as well it would be great. I would have had no problem and received everything so much better.

But instead they badgered and called me about nonsense, thing they needed to teach him at daycare, which is what I was paying the school for. I am extremely disappointed and hurt at the whole situation and putting parents through that unnecessary stress making us feel like our child was the worse child in the world when in reality he's just a normal 2.5 year old boy who just needed their grace and be a bit more kinder with him.

I pulled my son from this place and I am also...

When people talk about prestigious schools like Harvard and Ivy League colleges, I often find myself feeling differently. These institutions select only the top students from across the country, so it’s hard to see their contribution to the students’ success. What truly impresses us is Kids 'R' Kids.

When we first enrolled our children, they were just beginning their writing journey. Now, they’re proudly writing words like "Halloween" and even adding creative touches like pumpkin symbols! We’re genuinely impressed by the dedication and hard work of the teachers here, especially Ms. Emel and Ms. Tejal for Class 500, and Ms. Jen and Ms. Alena for Class 550. Kids 'R' Kids accepts all children and nurtures each one's unique skills and talents, providing individualized coaching to help them grow.

We’re confident that we’ve made the right choice. True excellence in education means helping each child realize their full potential, and Kids 'R' Kids does exactly that. We’re proud parents and feel a deep appreciation for this wonderful school. Another aspect we love about Kids 'R' Kids is their open communication. Whenever we encounter a challenge, the staff listens with empathy, takes it seriously, and collaborates with us to find effective solutions.

In short, Kids 'R' Kids is a place where all children are valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We...