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My son has been attending AM2PM since he was 3 months old. He is now 3 1/2 years old. He loves his friends and especially his teachers at AM2PM. He is thriving and learning so much. I am sometimes amazed at all he has achieved. His teachers are fantastic women whom are loving, caring, and go well above and beyond their responsibilities. In addition to the educational criteria, he is taught values...common courtesy, compassion, manners, etc.\r \r The classroom is designed and geared towards an educational setting. Each day there is a curriculum which is both educational and fun for little minds. It covers the 3 R's and much more. Teaching is conducted in a manner that is creative to little minds so they are interested and participate. Much of the teaching/learning is hands on and visual which is one of the best ways for children to learn. \r \r The staff is friendly and courteous. I am always greeted with a smile and hello or goodnight. The staff has always worked with my needs, especially during the aftermath of Sandy. Raj, the owner, was very caring, concerned, and supportive in the months following Sandy and to this day, will still ask how everything is going.\r \r Thank you to the staff and wonderful teachers at AM2PM. more

AM2PM is a truly unique childcare facility that we were blessed to find for our family. All three of our children have attended AM2Pm, and we could not ask for a better nurturing and learning environment for them. Any facility can look good ""on paper"" but AM2PM really lives out the philosophy and programming that they advertise. My previous experience working as an assistant director at another large childcare facility makes me appreciate the value of what AM2PM offers. Here are the top six things that distinguish AM2PM from other facilities: \r \r 1) TEACHERS: The teachers are experienced teachers who take their jobs seriously and enjoy the children. For the past three years, teacher turn-over has been very low and highly qualified teachers have filled any vacancies that opened in the classrooms. For the past few years, the Preschool and Pre-K classes have also had student teachers from local universities in the room. It’s an added bonus to have the extra teacher in the room with fresh ideas and energy! \r \r 2) LEADERSHIP: The directors at AM2PM have always been very professional and supportive. With an excellent teaching staff, the directors are able to work to support the teachers with curriculum instead of ""putting out fires"" and covering classrooms each day. This is not the case in many childcare facilities. \r \r 3) LESSONS: The daily activities for the kids are FUN and educational. The teachers plan really great lessons that involve exploration and multi-sensory activities. The directors support the teachers by providing materials needed to create cool lessons for the kids. They go far beyond construction paper and crayons!! Last week my son made applesauce, and played with cinnamon sticks and spices in the multi-sensory table. \r \r 4) LOCATION: The AM2PM building is located close to Garden State Parkway and other major highways. My children feel like they are going to a loving ""home"" instead of a cold, business building. The outdoor play area has space for every age and it’s used daily by the classes. \r \r 5) SIZE: The small facility has a unique feeling that larger centers cannot offer. The teachers in the building know almost all of the children at the center. Siblings can visit each other and see each other on the playground too. \r \r 6) CLASS SIZE: You simply CANNOT beat the ratios that AM2PM offers. Fewer students means more individualized attention and simply put, less classroom management issues. The kids at AM2PM are not treated like numbers in the classroom; they are treated as special people in the class. \r \r I never thought I would have my children in a childcare facility, but AM2PM has provided an environment that gives me peace of mind. My children love going to school each day. My husband and I can go to work knowing that our children feel safe, special, and loved at AM2PM!"" \r - Sara M., Aberdeen, NJ\r more

“We enrolled Gianna in AM2PM’s Preschool program last summer just after she turned two and just after we had moved to New Jersey from Virginia. We had originally planned to get Gianna started in a preschool program at age two and a half, just as we had with her older sister, Madison. But due to family circumstances, we decided to enroll Gianna early – just after she turned two - so that the adjustment from full-time-at-home-with-Mommy to part-time-at-school-away-from-Mommy would take place before a new baby was thrown into the mix. Plus, I have to admit that having Gianna in school three full days a week was also a way for me to sneak in the occasional oh so heavenly nap.\r Gianna had never been away from me for longer than a few hours and even then she was with her Daddy or her Grandma – ‘Nana.’ As I had feared, the first day of dropping off Gianna consisted of a screaming, clinging child who had to be physically pried out of my arms. I am not sure who was more traumatized by the experience, me or Gianna! I walked out of AM2PM crying and wondering if I was making a mistake. To my joy and gratitude, Miss Anne Marie knew just how to help and comfort Gianna. She took my little girl and put her right to work, appointing her as a ‘special helper,’ which is a natural thing for my bossy little girl. She was also a pro at involving Gianna right away in some kind of coloring or painting project. I am still amazed at how quickly Anne Marie was able to figure out my daughter.\r Even now that drop off has become easy and Gianna looks forward to school, Anne Marie always gives Gianna a little special attention; holding Gianna’s hand or giving her a hug when she needs one. Gianna is doing very well at AM2PM with ‘Miss Anne Marie.’ She loves telling me about her friends; Rachel, Dylan, Natalie, and is so proud of the fact that she knows her ABC’s, her colors, her shapes, and that she can count all the way to 20. Developmentally, she exceeds the milestones and expectations of a two and a half year old which we mostly attribute to the care she gets at AM2PM. Naturally my husband and I are very proud. But we are also grateful for the extra attention and love that Anne Marie and the AM2PM staff have shown to our daughter, Gianna.”\r -Martinez Family \r more

UGH! Please, Moms, stay FAR away from this place!!! I agree with MK my child has been going there for about a year now and I feel horrible that this is the only place that i can afford. He used to be a happy child there but ever since the horrible owner went on a firing rampage, the place has plummeted even more to crap and i feel terrible everyday when i leave him there. The employees are miserable and cannot voice their opinions in fear of losing their jobs. there was even a mild case of RSV that was giong around and the teachers were instructed to not tell the parents!!!! For what? parent have a right to know and NOT have this information kept from them. I wish i could contact the state to tell them this. This is why i do not feel safe with leaving my child there. Their toys are rotting and molded (seriously) and are NOT cleaned on a regular basis. Salt from the steet during the winter gets dragged in on peoples feet and are then lying all around the place where the infants and toddlers crawl - NICE! I have personally asked the owner for one year now, to put batteries in the toys and the swings in the infant room and he has deliberatly ingnored my concerns and the desire for the comfort of the my infant. HORRIBLE PLACE!!! The only reason i know as much as i do is that most of the staff vent to me becuase i am friendly with everyone and ask questions about every details on my childs day and why things are the way they are in this horrible place. If anyone has any affordable places in hazlet, keyport, matawan area, PLEASE let me know. Please moms, do yourself a favor a dont bring your child here. more

My children just love this childcare center. Very flexible, and affordable. Check it out. more

I rarely write reviews. This childcare center is very clean and regularly sanitized. My daughter is having a great time. I don't feel guilty leaving her in the morning. My previous daycare in Holmdel was worst of the worst. I started inquiring around at work and to my surprise, got great feedback regarding Am2pm from co-workers. more

This daycare has been going downhill for the past 6+ months. My child has been going there for a while now and I have seen a major change...not in a good way. They can't seem to keep any good teachers there. They all leave and then are replaced with a minimum wage employee who doesn't care about your child or care to keep the rooms clean or in order. When you bring anything to the attention to the owner, he doesn't do anything about your complaint and all he cares about is your tuition. I have yet to be asked for updated proof of shots since I started my child there 2 yrs ago. I am very disappointed and I'm in the process of looking for a new place to send my child. more

OUR TWO SONS HAVE BEEN ATTENDING AM2PM CHILDCARE FOR ELEVEN MONTHS. NOTHING BUT RAVING REVIEWS FROM ME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SCHOOL. MY SONS ARE REALLY DOING GREAT. INQUIRE EARLY SINCE I HAD TO WAIT 4 WEEKS ON WAITING LIST. GOOD LUCK Pros: GREAT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Cons: MY SON HAS SO MUCH INTEREST IN READING NOW...EVEN WHEN I COME HOME AT 9PM HE WANTS ME TO READ TO HIM. NOT REALLY A CON, BUT EXHAUSTING FOR ME SOMETIMES. more