“All three of my children have attended preschool here. Great staff, great philosophy, great programs and great playground. Here kids can be kids. They're not rushed. Childhood is protected, curiosity encouraged and questions welcome. My kids have come home with stories, songs and lots of dirt on their faces and in their shoes- all signs of a good day!” 

Parent, Nursery School

“Lindgren is the most magical place. Some may see a dirty lot but if you look at it through the eyes of a child you’ll see adventure, inclusion, discovery, enrichment and a nurturing foundation for your little ones. In a global pandemic this team went above and beyond to keep the kids safe. The kids never noticed something was “wrong” because the teachers and faculty made sure of it. The crafts the kids come home with are exceptional. I was worried my kid wouldn’t be “learning” because they’re outside playing all day but I was wrong. The things he says and the actions he demonstrates prove they know what they’re doing there. The staff has all been there for so many years and truly care about the kids and their families. When you drive up the road to Lindgren you know you’re entering a safe space for kids and families of all walks of life. It’s truly a special place and we’re so lucky to have found it.”

Lora Green, Parent

“Family, special, warm, caring…the words that come to mind about this wonderful nursery school, where we have sent our son for the past two years. Every morning, our son gets so excited because it’s a school day—and he is learning and growing so much. He is outside almost every single day, getting his body moving and getting fresh air. He is surrounded by teachers and staff who care so much and love being there. We could not be happier with our school choice.”

Parent, Summer Camp

“The quality of care, instruction, and compassion that my daughter received here has far exceeded my expectations. For maintaining such incredibly high standards so successfully all these years, we want to thank you. Never did I think I would be so happy to pick up a sand-tinted, dusty, grinning toddler, covered in paint. I love that she is able to collect rocks every day. I love that she can play so freely as much as she likes. I love the low-key way in which holidays and celebrations are feted. And I love that her sensitivity is handled with such individual attention. I have never felt even a moment’s hesitation leaving my daughter with any member of your staff.”

Claudia Jannucci, Parent and Lindgren alum

“Lindgren is physically and philosophically unique. They understand that early childhood education is not only about academic readiness, but really about the emotional and social development of children in their first setting outside the family. The staff is very loving and I'm sure that there is no one there who views their work as “just a job.” The sheer longevity of the school speaks to how wonderful it really is. It is the same place where my siblings and I went to nursery school.”    

Parent and Lindgren Alum

“After trial and error of attending several summer camps, my son has attended this summer camp for 4 summer’s (including this summer). In short, best summer camp, ever! There is a reason all the slots are taken by February of each year. The camp counselors, the campers, the activities, the animals, the field trips all make this camp the best in the region, if not the state.”

Kristopher Patterson, Camp Parent

“Both of my sons (now ages 7 and 5) attended Lindgren School for preschool. This place is nothing short of amazing. There is a reason why this school is so highly coveted, and slots are taken up very quickly (my wife and I were very lucky to get our eldest enrolled here). Every single teacher there is so dedicated and caring.

In addition, I couldn’t agree more with the core philosophy of the school (nurturing intellect and independence through play). Children will be sitting in a classroom for nearly their entire childhood and a significant amount of their early adulthood: Preschool should be different, and Lindgren does it right by letting them play and explore. The Lindgren School is a truly magical place, and my wife and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experiences that our boys had here.”

Seth Breitbart, Parent

“Lindgren embraces the philosophy that children learn and grow through play. Childhood is honored at Lindgren, fun is integral to each day, and the teachers and staff respect each child and her unique path.”

Parent, Nursery School

“My son attends the prek program part time. This is his first year away from me, so there were some tears in the beginning. However, at pick up, he is all smiles. This is a nursery program that has a large outdoor playground in a natural setting. The school is next to closter nature center. They also have small animals like goats, pigs, rabbits and ponies. Roosters and chickens freely roam on site. I also love that the school focuses on free play and imagination which are so valuable and underrated in early childhood.”

Parent, Nursery School

“Lindgren Nursery School is a magical place for children. All children are given endless opportunities to explore and discover through play. As a parent and an educator, Lindgren was a wonderful place for both my children to learn and grow socially, emotionally, and academically.”

Nicole Alpern, Elementary Teacher, Closter, NJ

“We feel all four of our children have thrived in the Lindgren environment of encouraged exploration, kindness and firm, yet subtle, structure.”

Parent, Summer Camp

“I chose Lindgren School because, honestly, there is no other school in Bergen County that I felt had such a unique and special way with its students. The philosophy was key in my daughter’s early development. She had wonderful teachers, and was able to play with all types of kids while learning through play. At the school—and now camp—she has learned to garner relationships with peers, while enjoying everything Lindgren has taught her. She socializes beautifully, has a fantastic yoga tree pose (!), and isn’t afraid to be herself through and through. It is the most beautiful learning environment! My daughter and I have made lifelong friendships at Lindgren.”

Beth Thomas Cohen, Parent

“My two boys (4- and 6-year olds) attended six weeks of summer camp at Lindgren this year and absolutely loved it. After the first day, my 6-year-old thanked me for finding the perfect camp for him. There were so many options for kids to be engaged in (wood-working, clay house, mud house, stitchery, art, nature hikes, etc.) and teachers at each of the stations were kind and patient. They have small animals and kids learn about them as well as plants. My kids spent most of the time at the mud house building and breaking dams, tunnels, and what not - it was a learning experience for them but in such a fun way. They came home with amazing creations from clay house, stitchery and wood-working. Twice a week swim lessons were great. Overall, a truly wonderful experience. My kids are already waiting for next summer! Thank you to everyone at Lindgren!”

Aditi Gupta, Camp Parent