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Child Care Centers in Clifton, NJ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving...

- Ashley T

The Lewis Chatman Academy

They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my...

- Emma S.

Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

The Mara Center has helped my child reach her milestones. Their curriculum has helped her learn so much! She is always so happy to go to...

- Maria

Centers Near Clifton!

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Linda Cordasco Inc.

66 2nd St Clifton, NJ

Child care
Linda Cordasco Inc. creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
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Loren's Preschool Inc

165 Vernon Ave Clifton, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Loren's Preschool in Clifton, New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Magical Palace of Knowledge Inc

775 Valley Rd Clifton, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Magical Palace of Knowledge is a child care facility on 775 Valley Rd that is dedicated to quality child care with over 35 years of service to the kids of Clifton, NJ. Their staff shares a common passion for the provision of safe and effective early childhood education that seeks to expand their students' skills and knowledge.
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Clifton Head Start Program

712 Gregory Ave Clifton, NJ

Preschool
Child care
The Clifton Head Start Program is a childcare and learning facility located at 712 Gregory Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey. It offers a comprehensive child development program designed to prepare children for future academic success. The program provides services that include education, health, nutrition and other social services...
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Headstart Program

745 Clifton Ave Clifton, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Headstart Program provides a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and supported while learning, growing, making friends and preparing for the world of kindergarten. The curriculum caters to families that value education, going above and beyond traditional child care.
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Patti Cakes Preschool

234 Valley Rd Clifton, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Located in Clifton, New Jersey, Patti Cakes Preschool is a home-based facility built for young children. It provides child care services that focus on enhancing every child's development. Additionally, it offers preschool programs. The Daycare accommodates a maximum capacity of fifty-three children. It is operational every...
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Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0(2)

State license verified

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the art, childcare center. We...

Ashley T says "My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who...

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The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 Market Street PATERSON, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age nonprofit Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ. We are committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes. The Lewis Chatman Academy uses creative curriculum along with TLCA specialized curriculum for our...

Emma S. says "They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my little one has been...

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Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the Meadowlands YMCA facility. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age-appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of learning. The Meadowlands YMCA...

Maria says "The Mara Center has helped my child reach her milestones. Their curriculum has helped her learn so much! She is always so happy to go to school and it's all...

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Heavenly Start Academy

154 Front Street SECAUCUS, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Day Care
Child care
FULL TIME CARE ONLY!! Welcome to Heavenly Start Academy! Where we take pride in providing "EXCELLENCE", in all we do! We offer a creative curriculum, daily updates and photos of your child, and a personal approach to each family and student enrolled with us. Call today to learn more about our program!

Care Member says "Heavenly Start Academy is seriously the best! Since Day 1, I knew I wanted my daughter enrolled in this daycare and thankfully, I was given the...

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Happy Face Child Care

99 Garfield Avenue Lodi, NJ

4.9(11)
Do you need a day off or a last-minute childcare? Do you need a trustworthy childcare? I've got your back. In a small group and homey environment, your child will feel comfortable and get the personal attention he/she deserves. While your child is in my care, I will nurture and attend to his or her needs as an individual. As...

Melissa C. says "Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are her own. She...

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HLC Kids Academy

5001 Park Ave West New York, NJ

5.0(26)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
A state of the art, fully renovated facility offering daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Elizabeth says "My son was at HLC from six months to three years, and his little sister was there from four months until she was one and a half. We just moved to another...

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Educational Counseling Services

137145 North 3rd St Paterson, NJ

5.0(3)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
*Child Care Age: 2 1/2 to 13 * Professional and Quality Staff *Call today and start tomorrow *Academic, Arts & Crafts, * Immersion Spanish * Child Care for Homeschoolers *Before Care/After Care. *Drop-In Service (school closures). *Child Care Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm.extended hours Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm by appt....

Alice W. says "July 7, 2018 I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been attending classes...

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Learning Stars Academy

211 Lackawanna Ave WOODLAND PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Day Care
Child care
We’re an award-winning early education center located in woodland park New Jersey. Our facilities offer bright classrooms, healthy environment and private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.

Care Member says "Learning star Academy is good center for kids I highly recommend it!! "

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Englewood Childcare Center

10 Grand Avenue Lower Level Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
New Preschool for children ages 2.5-6 school-age program pen M-F from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Extended hours available. After school program for children ages up to 13yo. License Daycare; certified teachers. CPR and First aid certified. Safe and clean environment. Daily educational activities. Free snacks.

Luz C. says "This place is great . The staff is very friendly and the daycare is very clean everything is new and well care. The right place for me to leave my child , I...

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Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center

84 84 Corabelle Ave LODI, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$265/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
+ 2 more
Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care is located in Lodi, NJ and has been family operated since 1996. For over 26 years, we have provided quality and affordable preschool and day care services.

elena R. says "we are very happy with this school and we recommend them to everyone"

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Together Learning Center / Northern Valley Preschool

219 Washington Ave Dumont, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Child care

Petra F. says "This school is now Together Learning Center - under new management www.togetherlearningcenterdumont.com my child goes there. She loves it. :)"

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Together Learning Center/NVPS

219 Washington Avenue Dumont, NJ

4.6(24)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We've got heart & here is "where TOGETHER happens." Licensed for ages 2-13. Full Day, Before and After School Care. AM & PM Pre-School Program. New curriculum that is full and sensory rich with technology programs available. Open year round - 7am - 6pm. Conveniently located with NYC transportation at our...

Hilda C. says "What a great school! This playground is huge! My daughter has learned so much! the curriculum is fantastic! ASL, yoga, movement classes, STEM learning,...

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Love Laugh Learn - Academic Child Care

601 Pompton Ave Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Love Laugh Learn is a family-owned and operated academic child care located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Our daycare serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We offer extended hours and a customized app for all of our parents to stay connected with their children throughout the day. We are nestled in the rear of the Foodtown...

Alessandra M. says "Love, Laugh, Learn is a dream come true. The facility is state of the art, the director, Chelsea and her staff are so caring and communicative. I'm...

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Mandarin Schoolhouse

20 Wolcott Rd Dumont, NJ

5.0(1)
We are an early learning center located in the intimate setting of a family home. We welcome children aged 3 months - 4 years old and will house no more than seven children at a time. Our philosophy is Montessori-inspired and we take pride in our dual-language (Mandarin Chinese and English) environment.

Sue N. says "Sending K to Mandarin Schoolhouse is by far the best decision we've made. She started attending when she was 4 months old. Fast forward to 19 months,...

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Child care centers near you in Clifton, NJ provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Clifton, NJ have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Clifton, NJ. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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