Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center 65 Monmouth Road, Ocean Township, NJ 07755

"We could not be more grateful for the experience we’re having at Ivy Hedge. Our daughter started in the Toddler room and we are so happy we found this school early on so that she can take advantage of all the different classrooms in years to come! We had awful traumatic experiences at other highly rated daycares, where it was clear that the most basic physical needs were not being met. Our daughter was turned away from other daycares because she has a temporary feeding tube and was deemed a “liability”. The owner and staff at Ivy Hedge are inclusive, attentive, caring, and exceptional at meeting each child’s unique needs. At other daycares our daughter was constantly sick with viruses and came home with soiled clothing. She hasn’t become sick during her time at Ivy Hedge and it’s clear the facilities are cleaned and maintained regularly. This is the kind of place you feel safe leaving your young child. Since starting Ivy Hedge our daughter has flourished and can almost come off her feeding tube, truly a dream come true! Instead of tears and tantrums at drop off, she eagerly RUNS into the building every morning excited to see her teachers. We have been so impressed by all of the extracurriculars and programming offered during the school day and know our child is being enriched academically, physically, and emotionally."

"Ivy Hedge has been a great place for my daughter who joined when she was 3 in the nursery class and will be continuing through the Pre-K program. Not only has my daughter excelled and learned so much during these early years, but you can truly tell the staff and the administration at Ivy do love all the kids, are beyond so kind and helpful to us parents, and have our children's best interest at heart. I would highly recommend Ivy Hedge!"

"My son transferred to this school with 3 months left in the year after having several horrible experiences at a neighboring school he had been at for almost two years (one incident requiring more than 12 stitches to his face and another incident where a bite that broke his skin went unnoticed and required 2 weeks of antibiotics). He also was fully potty trained and refusing to use the bathroom at his old school. Since he started at Ivy Hedge, Day 1, he has had no issues using the potty and has been flourishing and eating appropriately. We were able to drop food therapy (he had not gained any weight in 1.5 years) and suddenly gained 4 pounds his first month at Ivy Hedge. He comes home every day telling me how much he loves his "new school" and all of his friends and activities he does on a daily basis. He is captivated with the curriculum and the programs available to him such as soccer shots, the fun bus, and music time. The teachers treat the children like they are their own and there is so much love to go around, you can just feel it at drop off and pick up. I cannot wait for my daughter to attend Ivy Hedge when she is old enough! We are only sorry that they do not have a summer program, as we are very sad for the year to end. 5 STARS for Ivy Hedge!"

"We are incredibly grateful for Ivy Hedge and the safe space my son has been able to grow and be his best self. My son started at around 2.5 after being at an in-home daycare for 2 years. The growth that I saw in him immediately was astounding. His mood shifted from grumpy and irritable to excited and chatty because he was learning, growing, and having fun with his teachers and friends. He is more willing to try new things without getting so frustrated and his language has exploded. The team at Ivy Hedge also helped potty train after knowing him only a couple of weeks and it was a success! Ivy Hedge is a very special place that I am so glad my son is a part of."

"I have a 16 month old and I am very happy with the care they are giving him. As someone who has tried a few different daycares in the area I can say what’s sets this one apart from the others is the staff. They are attentive and compassionate to the parents needs as well as the child. They make me feel welcome and part of the family and that means so much to my wife and I. They should be very proud of the job they are doing. A+"