The Brookside School

My son has been attending Brookside since kindergarten and we love the school! They have a wonderful, caring staff and is family owned and operated. The curriculum is challenging, well balanced and traditional. The staff has excellent communication with the parents. The school also has horses, goats and bunnies which the kids love.
Nov 28th, 2022

My children started at the Brookside school in September of 2018. I have been waiting to post a review until I got enough exposure to the school to provide an accurate assessment. After 7 months attending, I can say this school is one of the best schools in the area. I am so impressed with everything I have seen. Just to be aware, I currently have 3 children who attend Brookside; Pre-K, 2 year old and Infant: Faculty - The faculty is absolutely the most amazing part of Brookside. The teacher's are all very invested in the children as well as keeping parent's updated on the children's progress. I am so impressed every week by the work and topics being covered with my children at such a young age. My 4 year old has blossomed since starting at Brookside and I believe his teacher is a big reason why he will be so prepared for kindergarten come September Administration - Again, I can't say enough positive things about the owner/administrative staff. They do a great job of keeping parent' informed of everything going on, all while doing it with a smile and a very personal touch. Work/Activities - Specifically for the Pre-K class, my son is enjoying a variety activities each day. I believe the school does a great job balancing fun all while incorporating lessons and skills. Since my son started at Brookside he has learned to write almost all of his letters (both upper and lower case), recognize these letters out of sequence, write his name, use safety scissors, and use a glue stick . This is on top of all the lessons that are additionally incorporated each week. Additionally, the class holds show and tell every week which has fostered a level of confidence in him I had not seen before. My son also attends music and gym class almost every day of the week. Holidays - They celebrate every holiday at this school and I love it so much. Every holiday is celebrated with songs, parties, learning of songs, and just decorations galore (especially Christmas). Inclusive Environment - I am a big advocate of inclusion. It is something I work with my children on all the time. The environment at Brookside is one of absolute inclusion. It means a great deal to me that this is a such a big piece of the culture here. Price - Not that price should be the main factor when deciding on a place for your children, but the tuition for child care is very reasonable and much in line what I have paid at other places. But with everything Brookside provides, it is a much bigger bang for your buck. I really can not say enough positive things about Brookside school. The only thing I regret is that my oldest didn't start at Brookside from the time he was an infant.
Oct 1st, 2019

Without hesitation I would highly recommend Brookside School. Miss Lynn and Mr. John do an incredible job in running this very successful and highly touted school/ daycare and summer camp. My daughter who is now 9, started at Brookside at 20 months of age and continued full time until the end of Kindergarten. She still looks forward to attending summer camp every year there as well where we love seeing Miss Karen at the front desk who is extremely compassionate and helpful. The facility is very clean and organized and the staff is caring and experienced. There are a multitude of activities for the children especially in the summer as they have three pools, gaga pit, horseback riding, bounce houses etc. They even provide lunch! They have even gone the extra mile to accommodate my changing workday hours and my daughter's special needs which has been a blessing. My daughter has made tons of friends along the way and we actually miss the staff when she transitions back to her school in the fall. Also as a great value, I would highly recommend Brookside School. You will not be disappointed. Cynthia New, Wall, NJ
Nov 24th, 2018

The school is great but I don't like the way Lynn talks to the workers not nice at all
Oct 5th, 2018

We are so happy with our decision to send our son to Brookside. He started there at 3 months and is now 3 and a half. We absolutely love all of the teachers and staff here, we could not ask for a better match for our son. Every teacher we have worked with is so engaged with the students and they love each child like their own. One thing that stuck out the most is the amount of time the kids spend outside and playing - every day they are interacting with the animals, going on trips, and just being kids - which is exactly what they need. A wonderful school with a family atmosphere - we love it!
Sep 13th, 2018