Reviews

My four-year old attends this school. The teachers are loving, trustworthy, and professional. There's good "outside" activities like music, movement, theatre, sports, etc. They also have afterschool activities you can sign up for (kung fu, cooking, science etc). Two outdoor play areas, not counting the park across the street. Overall very pleased with Palisades.

Both my children have attended this school for multiple years, both for the regular school year and summer camp. Both started in the toddler class and have moved their way up. This school is truly a gem and I am so glad that I found it and decided to send my kids here. I visited many other daycare programs and day schools before choosing Palisades. At first sight, the building seems a little dated and not as 'high-tech' as some other programs, but they have a proven history and it feels like a true close-knit community school, where parents are always welcome and invited to get involved. One of the biggest attractions I had to this school is that the teachers are real accredited teachers and educators, not just 'caregivers' that you may find at some daycare programs.

In the beginning (especially for new parents), it may feel like the kids are not getting the TLC that they expect, but in reality it is just that they are not coddled. This ultimately helps their social and behavioral development and prepares them for when they enter 'real school' because this is truly a school, not just a daycare. I wanted a place that was wholesome, a bit more "old-school" (like the schools I went to when I was young!), structured, and academically superior. I can personally attest that all the head teachers are truly terrific and you would be hard-pressed to find a better place to send your children.

Palisades really balances the social/behavior, fun/creative, and academic aspects of a child's education. The community is also extremely diverse (like the area) and I am constantly impressed by how kind and wholesome the kids that attend here are. Every year my kids are friends with their whole class and everyone gets along! Ultimately, the best sign is that my kids love to go to school and love their teachers and have really learned and grew so much here. I would recommend any parent thinking of sending their kids to school to at least visit Palisades and personally see what a great environment and school it is.

My nephew attends Palisades Pre-School and does not stop raving about his teachers! The faculty goes above and beyond to make sure all students are engaged and constantly learning. I love picking up my nephew each day to see him with a huge smile across his face eager to tell me about his day. I recommend this preschool to all parents in the area without any hesitation!

My son never wanted to go to pre K in Japan, but he loves here! On Sunday, he asked me, "Why no school today?" I was like "what did you say!?!?!?" I couldn't believe that he wants to go to school one day. Teachers are nice and careful. Every month it has the theme they focus on, like dinosaurs, musicians, or authors. However I wonder why he liked so much....

Love PCDS! Excellent care by the teachers and staff and the program is fantastic!

We have had two children attend multiple years of school and summer camp at PCDS. The teachers are fantastic and the facilities are great. The kids love going to school there and the summer camp is wonderful. The teachers and staff are very focused on the children and their learning experience. The school is very good at communicating with the parents. We highly recommend it.

My daughter has been attending palisades since she 2. Each experience has been excellent and I can not say enough positive things about her teachers. If you’re looking for a preschool environment to be very loving, nurturing and educational I would highly recommend Palisades!

My daughter has attended this school in Closter since she was 2 1/2. We have truly loved the experience here and the staff. My daughter loves going to school and in the summer the camp. She is learning so much and I know she is in good hands. This year we are in the upper school where she is becoming very independent and she is learning so much. She is talking to me about letters and numbers, science and now she is even learning cooking after school. We are so happy we chose this school to send our daughter.