West Essex YMCA
321 S Livingston Ave
Livingston
NJ 07039
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.S. West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

Our daughter loves being a C.I.T. It is a great program that teaches important skills and enforces confidence. We wish the C.I.T. program was also available for 16-17 years old too!

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.J. West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

The camp counselors are warm and welcoming, which has been huge with my very shy kids! This is the first camp in 3 years they haven’t complained about. We will definitely be back!

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by P.E. West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

The kids get to swim every day including learning how to swim. They learn based on the different classes conducted snd attend field trips. The before and after care is included. The counselors are great and my daughter is having so much fun.

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.C. West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

Engaging and enriching experience!!! a happy camper at the end of the season. :)

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Luigi Scioscia West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

Staff. You guys are great. You guys make the experience easy. I can tell my son, Perry, is having fun.

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.Z. West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

Brian the camp director is doing a wonderful job. It is really clear that his leadership is creating a professional and fun environment. Staff seem happy and calm. Kids are having a blast. Brian is also immediately available if any specific issues arise and is a great problem solver.

Report a concern   July 9, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Arianna DeLorenzi West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Summer Camp experience?

My kids both love Pioneer Trails. The staff are top notch, the programming is varied and exciting, and they come home tired and happy every day.

Report a concern   June 22, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Y.B. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

WO Redwood Aftercare- Staff, Talent Show

Report a concern   June 21, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Dependable and friendly staff. My kids enjoyed their experience and want to do it again next school year.

Report a concern   June 18, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by P.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

Aftercare availability at school site

Report a concern   June 18, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.S. West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

The staff is great. The hours went well with school and work schedule. Most importantly my son enjoyed his time there.

Report a concern   June 18, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by V.R. West Essex YMCA - Preschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Preschool experience?

Very professional

Report a concern   June 15, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Rafael Rojas West Essex YMCA - Afterschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Afterschool experience?

It is a great and helpful program for working parents.

Report a concern   June 12, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.F. West Essex YMCA - Preschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Preschool experience?

The staff and teachers are incredible and we feel extremely lucky to have had our son attend Peanut Shell.

Report a concern   June 11, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.F.L. West Essex YMCA - Preschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Preschool experience?

Great school, excellent teachers and safe community. They make students feel welcome and comfortable. Small classroom ratio to ensure each student has a meaningful learning experience and opportunity. Classrooms and bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized often.

Report a concern   June 11, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Nesha Gatti West Essex YMCA - Preschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Preschool experience?

As a parent, leaving your child in someone else's care is never easy, but from the moment we stepped into this daycare, we felt an overwhelming sense of trust and comfort. The staff is not only professional and attentive but genuinely kind and nurturing. They treat every child as an individual, taking the time to understand their needs, personalities, and developmental stages.
What stands out most is the supportive environment they create, not just for the children, but for parents too. Communication is consistent and transparent, whether it's a quick update on how the day went or a thoughtful note about a new milestone reached. I always feel informed and involved in my child’s growth and learning.
The caregivers go above and beyond to foster a warm, safe, and engaging space. Our child comes home happy, confident, and often bubbling with stories about the day’s activities. We’ve seen tremendous growth, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, which we wholeheartedly credit to the love and encouragement they receive each day.
It’s more than a daycare, it’s a second home. We’re incredibly grateful for this caring community and would highly recommend it to any parent seeking a positive, nurturing start for their child.

Report a concern   June 11, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Omolola 'Lola' Kassim West Essex YMCA - Preschool
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA - Preschool experience?

Love it here for my kid!

Report a concern   June 5, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.M. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

We love Coach James!

Report a concern   June 4, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by L.Z. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

It’s been a great experience having my 5 yr old learn to swim and progress through different levels with Ymca group lesson. Some of the instructors are very good. Quick question, I noticed a couple kids learn swimming with wet suit on. I’m not sure if it’s helpful for leaning.
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Report a concern   June 2, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by E.D. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

Instructors are very helpful

Report a concern   May 31, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by D.B. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

Communication is great. Erica is very patient with my child.

Report a concern   May 27, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by W.P. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

Aquatics group is excellent! Antonio and the rest of group are efficient and look out for your best interests. Swim team coaches also do a great job! Highly recommend!

Report a concern   May 27, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by Oluwatoyin Arowosase West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

It is been great, enrolling my son here, He is always eager to come for his classes

Report a concern   May 27, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.R. West Essex YMCA
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA experience?

Wonderful people!

Report a concern   May 25, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by B.N. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

I like the pool size and the instructors

Report a concern   May 21, 2025 — Rated 9 out of 10 by A.F. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

My children enjoy coming, the teachers are nice and helpful.

Report a concern   May 21, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.T. West Essex YMCA
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA experience?

efficient staff, clean, environmentally friendsly.

Report a concern   May 20, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by R.V. West Essex YMCA- Aquatics
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA- Aquatics experience?

Great facilities and more importantly very competent coaches

Report a concern   May 20, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by Teresa Allard West Essex YMCA
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA experience?

I love the water aerobic classes and the pilates session on Wednesdays is great too.

Report a concern   May 20, 2025 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.S.L.C. West Essex YMCA
What do you like about your West Essex YMCA experience?

The people are nice!


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