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Education Station Day Care Center
156 Washington St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, United States
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Ra
Review №1

My daughter spent 6.5 months in this school and she had access to learning from best staff. Very helpful and responsive. She made some great friends here. Time spent in this school helped her in transitioning to Kindergarten. Kuddos to the whole staff.

Gi
Review №2

Let me just start by saying I love this place, I have worked at the education station for more then 10 years. I have learn so much from every staff member, I’m truly grateful for the opportunity I had to work here ,this is a great place for kids to learn and have fun. I will missed all my babies I had such a special bond with everyone here the staff and the kids. I will recommend the education station to anyone. This is a place where every teacher cares for the well being of the children. Love Ms.Gianna ❤️

Ga
Review №3

Education Station was our son’s first daycare experience and my wife and I feel so lucky to have found it. Every member of the staff is kind, hard working, and confidence inspiring in every way possible. Our son genuinely seemed to love going there. Once he began walking, there were many days when he eagerly walked (teetered) through the door. Had our family not relocated to another state, we would have surely kept our son enrolled for years to come. They’ve been so incredibly important to our son’s development and happiness. We could not recommend it more.

Me
Review №4

Had a great experience at education station! Loved the infant room. Teachers are loving and caring and great student teacher ratios across the board. They have a lot of outdoor playtime and their outside space is great. Location excellent for commuting into the city. Highly recommend! Teachers and staff are all very loving and they create a really fun atmosphere for the children.

Ch
Review №5

My children started at Education Station Daycare at 3 months old and we were extremely happy sending them. As infants the infant:teacher ratio is low and I love that the babies have a separate entrance to the school. As they grew older the teachers continued to be attentive and patient and provided a strong age-appropriate educational structure. I love the consistency in staff and that my kids (3 years apart) had the same teachers. Management is very responsive to inquiries and concerns and clearly cares about the well being of every student and teacher. 5 stars!

Ab
Review №6

We LOVE the Education Station. Our 1 year-old has been attending for about 6 months. When we were looking for a daycare for him we liked the Education Station’s teacher-to-infant ratio, the fact that each class has a curriculum (even the infant room) and their comprehensive list of safety policies.When we started to take our son at 6 months old, he lit up when we walked in the door everyday and his teachers greeted him enthusiastically by name. As a parent you can stop by unannounced (with proper safety controls), and I was always so happy when I did to find the babies happily engaged in a song or play activity, with lots of teachers engaging and encouraging them. Each week there is a different theme and educational elements to support it, including a set of sign language words, books, songs, sensory activities, etc. The monthly curriculum is shared with parents so you can practice / support it at home.We LOVE - and our son loves - the infant room staff. (Ms. Lyn is the head teacher; she’s attentive, helpful, caring ❤️) There is also good communication between staff and parents, which was especially important to me as a first-time parent leaving my baby. We trust them, and that is by far the most valuable thing I can ask for in a daycare.

Ge
Review №7

We love Education Station! We started our son here in the infant room at 5 months, and he’s currently in the toddler room at just over 2 years old. I’ll never forget the comfortable feeling that washed over me as I got to know the teachers and directors of the school, and saw how my son reacted to them. They are professional, but most importantly, they are nurturing and caring. We had to navigate some issues in our son’s first year as a result of him being premature, and they didn’t miss a beat. They helped us and assisted us in any way we needed to make sure he was doing well! Fast forward to now and our son SPRINTS to the door in the mornings, and loves his teachers, the directors and the owner. They care, they know their kids, and they are truly irreplaceable. We feel lucky to have found ES!

Ju
Review №8

I chose Education Station for a number of reasons including proximity to my house and the train to NYC, great hours for working parents (6:30 closing), and the outside playgrounds. The most important factor in choosing this daycare was seeing how happy the children looked during my tours. Yes tours. This was the only daycare I visited where the owner encouraged me to show up unannounced to and ask for a tour. They also recommended interviewing parents during pick up. I came unannounced twice. The children and teachers were always smiling. Other parents with children already enrolled readily shared how happy they were with Education Station. I cant say that I had this experience showing up announced at other daycare centers. After a year of being at Education Station I had the opportunity to move my son to another daycare that I had been wait listed on (forever). I declined. The teachers are phenomenal. I look at my son and am amazed with how much he has learned and he loves school and his friends. Fast forward and I have two children now at Education Station and I still couldnt be happier. Its not the cheapest daycare, but I truly believe you get what you pay for. Mr. Jay is the new owner. He has maintained the mission of Education Station and is always present and responsive. I truly believe he cares about the well being of my children. And the teachers, oh the teachers. Each time my child goes through a class I think there is no way that the next set of teacher will be as great as the last, but they are. From infant room to waddlers to preschool to galaxy the teachers all deserve accolades in their own right. They are some of the most kind, compassionate, patient, and loving people I have met and I am so grateful that they take such wonderful care of my children.

Ma
Review №9

This school is fantastic. They are so knowledgeable when it comes to child development. My son transferred here after having a terrible experience at another day care in town and has loved it from day one. The teachers/owners/directors are all so kind. They have a ton of fun activities all the time to keep the kids busy. Not to mention-my son continues to learn so much while he is at education station. I highly recommend this day care.

Ge
Review №10

I can’t say enough good things about Education Station! My son (now almost 1), has been attending since 3 1/2 months and absolutely thrives there. The teachers are engaging, fun, and so incredibly loving!! And everyone there truly cares (a huge shout out to administrator Mr. Michael who took such amazing care of our little guy when we were both trapped in horrible traffic during the recent storm and simply could not get there, for hours, and whose only concern was our safety and well being). I couldn’t have asked for a better daycare experience and am so happy with the choice we made!

Ro
Review №11

Wonderful education and child-care. Our daughter has been going there since she was 10 months old and she is thriving. Teachers are excellent and management is extremely involved. Our other infant will start there in a couple of months too. Cant say enough good things about them.

Ed
Review №12

Our kids just love this place. They grew up here and have so many great friends and memories. Were looking forward to going back for summer camp this year!

Ir
Review №13

Talk about visually stimulating. I have been a service supplied to The Education Station for a number of years and can tell you that if a child is enrolled here, there is certainly a lot of visual stimulation for them. Its a very nice place built into an older home in Bloomfield, NJ. The Director, Donna Targonski and the Owner, Mike L. really work very hard to make sure the children are happy, well cared for and well educated.Since I am in there several times a year, the staff know that I am not a parent and dont try to act responsible or professional in front of me. They dont have to, because they are that way normally. The school is clean and doesnt have any offensive odors that I can tell when Im there inspecting. Their infant room/building is very nice. The outdoor play area is huge and the kids are always giggling and laughing when theyre outside during the warmer months.Its really a very nice place.

Ca
Review №14

Great school. Im very happy with the service here. Thank you so much for all you do.

La
Review №15

My son goes here, and this is by far the best day care around.

Jo
Review №16

Nice school

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  • Address:156 Washington St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, United States
  • Site:http://educationstationdaycare.com/
  • Phone:+1 973-743-7003
Categories
  • Day care center
  • Child care agency
  • Nursery school
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–6:30PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–6:30PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–6:30PM
  • Thursday:7AM–6:30PM
  • Friday:7AM–6:30PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
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