Genesis Preschool and Academy

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Computed from 19 text reviews using BergenHub's quality scoring (sentiment, owner responsiveness, review depth).

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• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Aug 21, 2026

  I was very trepidatious about sending my child out of the house to pre-k for the first time.<br>Genesis made the transition from home to school seamless.<br>This is truly a wonderful institution.<br>I don't think Genesis has parallel in this area as a preschool, because it is family owned. i.e. not corporate and not private equity<br><br>Jinah the school owner is a wonderful person who understands child development needs and the way the school is run reflects her values.<br><br>Unlike other corporate run schools, you can always talk to Jinah or the staff to discuss any concerns, so the school feels like an extension of my home.. not some cold faceless corporate entity<br><br>The Jinah, Sam, and the teachers all create a wonderful caring environment where my child thrived from day 1<br>I'm so impressed with how filled their days are with fun projects and physical activities inside and outside.<br>Really fills my heart with gladness to see what enriching days he has surrounded by friends

• GGoogle reviewer

  Jun 18, 2026

  Rating only — no comment.

• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Jun 17, 2026

  <br><br>I can't say enough amazing things about Genesis in Fort Lee. Watching my boys leave this week was incredibly emotional because this program truly became like a second family to us.<br><br>A special thank you to Sam and Jinah for leading such an incredible team with so much kindness, compassion, and dedication. As a working mom, knowing my boys were in a safe, loving, and nurturing environment gave me so much peace of mind every single day.<br><br>The entire staff always welcomed us with smiles, kept me informed, and genuinely cared about my children as if they were their own. My boys looked forward to going every day, and that speaks volumes.<br><br>Thank you for all the love, patience, encouragement, and unforgettable memories you've given our family. We will miss everyone so much, but we'll always be grateful for the impact you've had on our lives.<br><br>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything. We love you all!

• GGoogle reviewer

  May 21, 2026

  This place is amazing. My daughter who is in pre-k1 loves it here! Super clean, and friendly staff and very trustworthy! A special thank you to Ms. Shenielle, Ms. Sam and the director Jinah for taking care of my daughter here!

• GGoogle reviewer

  Apr 7, 2026

  It's been almost 2 years since I took my son out of this program and it still crosses my mind because of how traumatizing the experience was. My son received an IEP soon after leaving Genesis but not while he was enrolled since that was his first time ever attending school/daycare. Staff (specifically the director Jinah) made me and his father feel like our son was a burden and constantly told us he was a "danger" to other students because of his needs. At one point while speaking to me, Jinah kept referring to him as "poor baby," I'll never forget how I felt! They would isolate him during school hours even when we'd ask for him to be apart of the class. They gave us no referrals, no direction, just simply told us he should be enrolled into another school. The only resource they provided was a general website for Fort Lee public schools. It wasn't until my son attended light bridge academy that his teachers gave us the proper resources and like true educators, actually tried to help us

  Owner response · Aug 6, 2026

  Hi Helen,<br><br>I'm sorry you feel this way about your experience. While we respect your right to share your perspective, several statements in your review are inconsistent with our records.<br><br>Over the course of more than three months, we worked closely with your family, addressed concerns as they arose, and our documented emails show they contained referrals to several medical professionals and developmental resources. We understand these conversations were difficult, and at times there w

• GGoogle reviewer

  Local Guide

  Mar 1, 2026

  Our children attended this school from Pre-K 1 through Pre-K 4, and they also participated in the summer camp programs every year. We plan to continue sending them to the summer camp again this year as well. That alone shows how much our family loves and trusts this school.<br>The director, Jinah, is truly exceptional. All of the teachers are warm, caring, and genuinely love the children. They create a nurturing and supportive environment where kids feel safe and happy. Our children absolutely love being here.<br>The aftercare program is very well organized, and the summer camp program is also excellent and thoughtfully planned.<br>There is honestly no reason not to love this school. We highly recommend it to any family looking for a caring and trustworthy early childhood program!