The Dow Jones Family Center

Arivu Ellam _{on Google}

May 15th, 2023

I tried calling to get information but the director Peggie hung up on me mid sentence im not sure if she thought I was a telemarketer but this was extremely rude and unprofessional and I would expect much better coming from the administration. Very sour experience.

zw wang _{on Google}

Mar 26th, 2023

Three of my kids go there, 1 before covid and 2 still there. We really love the center. I prompted ChatGPT to write a poem praising Ms. Peggy, the assistant director who has taught all three kids, and here it is:
Peggy, the assistant director,
Of the day care that's such a victor,
A superhero in her role,
With a memory like a bottomless bowl.
Each child's name she knows by heart,
Their little quirks, she has no counterpart,
She keeps track of everything,
And ensures that each child's flourishing.
She's always ready to lend a hand,
To do whatever's needed to keep things grand,
From changing diapers to telling stories,
Peggy's always there with her care and glories.
And when it comes to parents' trust,
She's always the one that they can trust,
Her communication is top-notch,
And her heart for children, it's just hard to match.
So here's to Peggy, the superhero of the day care,
The one who's always there to love, to help, to share,
The one who makes the pre-school a true delight,
For every child, every day, every night.

B D _{on Google}

Dec 29th, 2022

if you want child hurt in name of accident than admit them in this school, if you want to be disappointed every day by the lies than admit them to this school. Talk to your child if you are sending them to this school you might be surprised. I am going to put an official complaint to the board that overlooks child day care in nj. Strongly recommend not to send your child. It might be close or cheap but will come at a cost.

Chengchao Li _{on Google}

Oct 7th, 2022

Both of my children are enrolled in this daycare since the ages of 2 and 3.5. The teachers are very patient with them, and very diligent in the daily care of them. I can tell that they pay lots of attention to the children, not only on their daily activities, but also on their long-term growth and development. The covid period is complicated to manage, yet I think the daycare has done very well, limiting the risks as much as possible, while striking a delicate balance to minimize the impact on the children (and parents!). It is something very precious, as I have had multiple daycare experiences in NYC and NJ before landing here. I definitely recommend this daycare.

Paola Toro _{on Google}

Aug 31st, 2022

Administration
The director and assistant director at this daycare (Kim and Peggy) are the absolute BEST. They are receptive to feedback and are always available to the parents. Most importantly, they clearly care about each child and go out of their way to make sure that each child feels special. They were my daughters favorite people in that building.
Teachers
We absolutely love the teachers at the center. In particular, Melissa and Nicole (Infant Room) were exceptional. They are eager to tell you about how your child's day went and make each child feel comfortable. In the beginning, our daughter was very nervous at dropoff but as time went on she was thrilled to be able to hang out with Melissa and Nicole.
Space
The space is wonderful. It is not the usual explosion of colors at daycare and instead has a "calmer" neutral vibe. I found the classrooms to be much bigger than other facilities and they have an indoor play space for when it rains. The campus is secure and guarded.
Other Things of Note
One of the other things that drew us to this campus is how diverse staff and the children were. They clearly value diversity and celebrate all cultures.
Cost
We did find that this center was pricey as compared to other centers. However, the price is well worth it so long as you can afford it. The center is much better than the alternatives that we toured.