The Berry Patch Early Learning Center

The teachers were absolutely wonderful but the administration is horrible. I've been calling/emailing Nicole for 3 months inquiring about getting my security deposit back and have had no answer. The school really went down hill after they sold out to the Raritan school district. As of fall 2025 there's only 1 private pay classroom in the entire school and the rest are dedicated to the free pre-k classes for Raritan. They also eliminated the indoor play room last year that was used when the weather was bad and turned it into another district classroom. The school was great until they focused more on money and began catering to the district.

My son had a good experience with this school. I was thankful to enroll my son in school while I attended Nursing School. My son attended Berry Patch for a year. He loves Ms Lisa, she’s very helpful and caring. I would sometimes forget to cut my son p&j sandwiches in the morning and Ms Lisa took care of it by cutting it for him. Thank you!

My son has been at Berry Patch since he was two. He is now almost five, and he enjoys his time at the school with both his teachers and his peers. Initially we liked the homey feeling of the school in comparison to other children "mills," and our feelings have not changed. We have found the adults there to be caring individuals who work well with children, and my son has found his first friends there. He has looked forward to show and share days, to yoga days, and to other special events--the visit by the fire department, for example. We are looking forward to our son's new year at the school, and we will miss the Berry Patch when he moves on to kindergarten.

If you have small children and are looking for an early learning center look no further. This school is absolutely amazing. The director Terri is so helpful and reassuring. My son is extremely shy and this was his first time away from us due to covid and they were amazing his entire adjustment period. He now loves school and loves his teacher Ms Lisa. They communicate with you and do such amazing things with the children. We are so thrilled we found berry patch!!!

After touring over seven schools in the area we chose to send our daughter to the Berry Patch. It was by far the cleanest facility with the friendliest staff. It was really important to us that our daughter would receive an education not just have play time and they provided a structured schedule of leaning activities. The teachers are wonderful and keep us informed of our daughters progress, ways to be involved and upcoming events. Her social skills have vastly improved and she looks forward to going to school and loves her teacher Mrs.Pam!