Sandy Lane Nursery School

"I have tried to forget this school but as a parent it still haunts me to this day that I had my daughter in this school! When my daughter was 15 months I thought I had found really nice school for her but boy was I wrong!!! I would notice at drop off and pick up that their was only one teacher in the room with 12 TODDLES! While the head teacher would go and run the halls to take coffee orders! I finally took my daughter out after the new year because my daughter all of a sudden started to close her eyes when arriving to her class. That went on for about two weeks so I thought something was wrong with her eyes, mind you she wasn't even two yet so her speech was not there. So I asked her teachers did anything happen that I should know of and Everyone said no. I did not believe them because as I stated before there was only one teacher in the class most of the time with the kids which meant they were not monitored as they should. They're was one little boy in her class that would go up and hit other kids without the teacher seeing what had happen. I witnessed it one day and told the teacher! So I'm pretty sure that same little boy did something to my child because all her doctors said that her eyes were fine so she was choosing to kept her eyes closed in the class hoping the bad little boy would leave her alone! My poor little toddler at the time had no one to look out for her because her teachers just didn't care enough to properly watch over the children. It took her a while to trust again and within two weeks of her being in her new school she never closed her eyes going to school again. I would say if you have a toddler or your child cannot speak yet PLEASE PLEASE try a diffrent school. My daughter is 4 now and I was tryin to forget this school but I feel as though families should be warn!!!"

"Sandy Lane is one of the best Nursery’s in Essex county, the teachers are loving, caring and are very patient with the children. It’s one of the very few daycares/nursery that Have teachers With longevity, unlike other daycares where it’s like a revolving door. My little boy previously was at a daycare in Bergen county that was twice the price, and didn’t obtain half the the knowledge he now has. Sandy Lane has structured lesson plans, educational events and involve the parents in lessons that give the children the tools to evolve as great students. I’m very involved with my sons education and I’m so happy he is at Sandy Lane. My niece and nephew are alumni’s and still remember their teachers and how well they were treated. My little boy has Established a good foundation of education At Sandy Lane nursery And continues to show great progress each year. My little boy loves the teachers, caretakers and staff, they really make a difference and also make it easy for parents to rest a sure their little ones are in good hands. Thank you Sandy Lane Nursery!"

"I highly recommend Sandy Lane as a parent and professional. I am a Speech-language pathologist and provide Early Intervention services to children birth-3 in the home or daycare as my side job. I have had some clients in Sandy Lane for speech/language therapy in the past. The staff at Sandy Lane has always been knowledgeable, accommodating and welcoming. There are some daycares I would NEVER send my child to after seeing what goes on behind closed doors, and Sandy Lane is not one of them. All three of my daughters (ages 13, 11, and 3) went to Sandy Lane. The teachers were caring and nurturing with my daughters. They were always available if I ever had any questions or concerns. My 3 year old is in Mrs. Marisa’s class currently and started in the infant room when she was 7 months old. She loves going to school and talks about her peers and teachers all the time. My older two daughters enjoy visiting their teachers they had years ago. Sandy Lane offers a parent focus group. They also hand out surveys for the parents to fill out at least once a year, and they generate reports via “My teaching strategies” for each child (which is reviewed with the parent) regarding the child’s functioning in different domains. Sandy Lane offers fun activities for the whole family to participate throughout the year such as “Trunk or Treat” and breakfast with Santa. They have an open house in the beginning of the year so that parents are aware of the curriculum, daily schedule, and activities etc."

"I have 3 kids and my oldest is 8 and my 2nd child is 3. My 1st child was there when he was 18 months, My 2nd child has been there since 6 months. And she still goes to the infant room to go see the ladies to say good morning. When I go pick up my daughter from school everyday I have my 8 year old with me and when he sees his teachers that he had he runs up to them with a smile and gives them the biggest hugs. I respect all the teachers there because ALL OF THEM HAVE THE BIGGEST HEART. I don’t understand why people need to talk negative about this school I wouldn’t send my children to any other school. If your child is scared ( supposedly driving by sandy lane than go a different route! ) ALL THESE TEACHERS are certified and have 10+ years. These teachers love what they do. So stop giving negative comments. Elaine doesn’t just hire ladies just to fill in you need to have degrees and certifications to be hired."

"I highly recommend this school. The teachers are all outstanding. I have a child who at times could be a handful. One of the teachers Mrs. Delma (who was not his teacher at the time) would take time out of her day to help my child focus. She has such a caring, nurturing personality. Mrs. Delma has been such a positive impact on my son. She is amazing. I put 3 kids through Sandy Lane and will be enrolling my 4th child shortly. Sandy Lane feels like family now. Huge thanks to all the teachers and staff for their outstanding performance."