7 Regent Street, Suite 706, Livingston, NJ 07039
Drop-in
Extended care (after school)
Extended care (before school)
Full time (5 days/week)
Full-day
Half-day (morning)
Part time (1-4 days/week)
Peanut Shell Early Childhood Learning Center, part of the West Essex YMCA (Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges), has been a trusted early education institution in Livingston for over 30 years.
Located at 706 Regent Street in the RegentStreet Office Park (off Route 10), Peanut Shell serves infants (as young as 6 weeks) through preschool‑age children.
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<br/>Peanut Shell is proud to be the only early childhood center in Livingston to earn a 3-star rating from Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey’s quality rating and improvement system for early care and education programs. This 3-star designation reflects our dedication to high standards in health, safety, learning environments, and family engagement
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<br/>What sets Peanut Shell apart is its nurturing, safe environment paired with curricula and programming designed to spark curiosity and support the whole child. Low student‑to‑teacher ratios, state licensing, experienced and caring staff, and a full schedule of enrichment — including language, science, arts, outdoor play, music, gym, field trips, family events — all contribute to children feeling valued and excited about learning.
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<br/>With full‑ and part‑week care, extended hours from early morning through early evening, flexible schedules, and a strong emphasis on partnership with families, Peanut Shell offers both quality and convenience for working parents… Read more



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7 Regent Street, Suite 706, Livingston, NJ 07039
Day | Time |
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Monday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
Age Range | Monthly Rate |
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0 - 11 months | Contact this center for pricing |
1 - 3 years | Contact this center for pricing |
4 - 5 years | Contact this center for pricing |
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