Alexander Princeton KinderCare

"After a few years with our kids in this place, I now have doubts, looking back. We chose this place mostly because of the low cost. When we had our young son and daughter there, we had many days of the kids crying and refusing to go in. We'd talk with the teachers, try to pinpoint the problem, etc., but couldn't see reason to put it on this daycare specifically and the problem would subside for periods of time. Near the end of our time there the problem was coming up again and I started to notice some of the teachers never smiled. Maybe it's their personality? Maybe they don't like their job? Is my kid just being stubborn? I'd like to describe these particular teachers but there is an obvious descriptor I can't use for politically incorrect reasons. The place also started having a rotation of really young people working and this was around the time the previous director abruptly left. Well, now, our kids have gone on to public schools and they've had zero issues with going to school in the morning. We heard from other parents using this daycare with similar problems of their kids crying when they get dropped off, and told us that our daughter always looked unhappy when they'd see her there. I don't know how things are because it's been over a year since we used it. My advice to parents is this: be wary of the low cost of this place. If you have the option of better schools but are tempted to go with this place because of the cost, I would strongly advise you to just pony up."

"We have a daughter with severe food allergies and has been going to Kindercare for almost 1 year. She has transferred from toddlers to discovery preschool and I am constantly amazed at how caring and nurturing the teachers are in all classrooms. Miss Maria (chef) accommodates her food at every single meal and the teachers are beyond careful to avoid allergens and keep our daughter inclusive. With food allergies, safety is priority and we trust that our child is very safe at this center. Thank you Miss Maria, Brooke, Tawana, Qiana, and directors Janelle and Pernell for keeping our child safe, loved and nurtured. We appreciate your efforts so much!"

"I worked at this center years ago when it was known as Lakeview Child Center and had an amazing experience throughout my employment. I left to pursue a different career however, taking care of children stuck with me. I couldn't think of any other location to take my first child to. When I scheduled my tour it was a breath of fresh air. Teachers I worked with before are still employed there and to me that alone speaks numbers. My son is in the best hands & I truly would not have it any other way. If anyone is considering daycare and are in the area i would 10 out of 10 recommend this center. They are CPR certified plus more!! Don't waste your time looking elsewhere as I am the happiest mother viewing my son's daily report at the end of my work day."

"All three of our kids went to or are currently going to KinderCare Princeton (formerly Lakeview) and it has been amazing for them. The teachers are incredibly caring and loving, and most of them have been at the center for a long time so they have so much experience with children at each age, and our kids had a lot of continuity in their teachers. We love that our kids have lots of outside time to run around and get their energy out, and they learn a lot through play. When our eldest was ready for kindergarten, she already knew basic reading and math skills and had great social skills from all the activities at KinderCare."

"I'm a Princeton University employee and our sons (4.5 and 2 years old) absolutely love attending this Princeton KinderCare! We've been here for 3 years now and the teachers and center director provide a safe environment for the kids with excellent and prompt communication. Everyone is super friendly and genuinely caring about the kids. They do all sorts of both fun and educational activities and our boys are excited to go each morning. They particularly love all the fun time on their outdoor, fenced-in playground and the 4.5 year old has told me a few times that I arrived for pickup too early and cut short his fun. The kids and us parents both love it here, so highly recommend for your childcare needs!"