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Child Care Centers in Cranbury, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Montessori Kids Universe South Brunswick

Only Montessori school for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years and featuring Reggio Emilia inspired enrichment program.

- Rajeev C.

The Polka Dot Place

As most first-time parents I had my doubts and fears about leaving my precious one with "strangers". My fears were immediately put at ease...

- Zonke M

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

My son loved his time at LES and still to this day talks about his friends and teachers (5 years ago!) He went into kindergarten with a...

- Laura D

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Montessori Kids Universe South Brunswick

2525 Route 130 Building E Cranbury, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
We are an authentic Montessori school for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years, featuring Reggio Emilia inspired enrichment programs, taught by Montessori certified and licensed teachers in a safe, welcoming and calm environment. This combination allows us to focus on the individual development of the whole child at each...

Rajeev C. says "Only Montessori school for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years and featuring Reggio Emilia inspired enrichment program."

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Honey Bee Montessori

2525 US 130 S Cranbury, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Qualified and dedicated teachers. Our motto is In Pursuit of Excellence! Art, Music and drawing classes. Contact: 732-763-4869
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Lantern Learning Center

19 Griggs Rd Cranbury, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Lantern Learning Center encourages early learning and the development of social skills through play, creative activities and other noncompetitive exercises. They offer a friendly, educational and nurturing environment for preschool in the Cranbury area. As professional educators, the teachers emphasize the growth of the child as...
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Montessori Pre School Academy Inc

2674 Route 130 Ste B1 Cranbury, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Montessori Preschool Academy Inc is an education provider that serves the community of Cranbury NJ. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's emotional, social, physical, and mental abilities. The center promotes active learning by providing play-based activities and...
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Central Jersey Child Care

2557 Us Highway 130 Cranbury, NJ

Child care
Central Jersey Child Care in Cranbury, 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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I am a Princeton University Alumna with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and extensive coursework and training in early childhood development. I am the former owner of the legendary Tiger Hall Play Zone which used to be on 206 in the plaza with Mayflower Cleaners. It was a funky preschool and play center hybrid. The page is...

Zonke M says "As most first-time parents I had my doubts and fears about leaving my precious one with "strangers". My fears were immediately put at ease during the tour...

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Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

367 Cranbury Road East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
At The Little Earth Shepherds Preschool, our mission is to nurture each child within a warm, supportive, and developmentally enriching environment. We are dedicated to fostering age-appropriate growth across all domains-physical, intellectual, social, and emotional-through intentional, child-centered learning experiences. We...

Laura D says "My son loved his time at LES and still to this day talks about his friends and teachers (5 years ago!) He went into kindergarten with a great attitude about...

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Lightbridge Academy

149 Rt. 130 North East Windsor, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
From the first hello of the day, to the last good-bye , we want every child to feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development and education of your child. It all begins with our Circle of Care philosophy, which empowers everyone within the Lightbridge...

Diana G. says "My son attended pre-k here and has continued going there for their summer camp and before and after school care. The teachers are kind, loving and...

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Songbirds Daycare

22 Meadowlark Lane East Brunswick, NJ

4.5(2)
Faith based
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
+ 1 more
Professionally built daycare for children of all ages. Spacious, safe place for children to play, learn, and receive quality care in a home environment like they are used to. Located in East Brunswick, the children can move inside or outside in a fenced backyard during the warm months. Prices are affordable and parents can pick...

Abraham K. says "I was so grateful for Songbirds Daycare! They were exactly what we needed and hoped for when looking for someone to watch our son. I felt at ease knowing...

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Kickin It Kids Learning & Leadership Academy

337 Iron Ore Road Manalapan, NJ

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
Preschool - After school - Summer Programs that Helps Build Character and Respectful Social Behaviors with Accredited Curriculum and Character Education! Children Learn Academics, Art, Music, Gardening, Animal Care, Culinary Arts, Recreational Sports, as well as Etiquette, Manners and Kindness for Themselves and Others. The...

Patty says "I was nervous about removing my daughter, Sophia, from the (Nat'l named) preschool she was attending but I cannot be HAPPIER that I did! Sophia, has truly...

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Lightbridge Academy - East Windsor

149 US-130 N EAST WINDSOR, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...
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Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold

5 ALLYSON WAY ALLENTOWN, NJ

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Kiddie Academy of Hamilton

3848 QUAKERBRIDGE RD TRENTON, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Lightbridge Academy - NORTH BRUNSWICK

2878 NJ-27 NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...
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Kiddie Academy of East Brunswick

560 RYDERS LN E BRUNSWICK, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Harmony School

1 MERWICK RD PRINCETON, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
The mission of The Harmony Schools is to provide high quality, comprehensive early childhood programs for children, resulting in peace of mind and satisfaction for their parents. We foster independent, cognitive, and emotional growth for each child by creating nurturing learning environments. Our program offers a...
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Princeton Community Family Learning Center

16 All Saints Road Princeton, NJ

State license verified

International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Greetings and thank you for viewing our post! We are a small, loving, licensed family-style preschool/daycare in Princeton, NJ located at All Saints' Church (about 2 and a 1/2 miles from the Princeton Univ. main gate). Our total enrollment is only 49 consisting of children ages 18 months old to 6 years old. We pride ourselves...
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Inspire Early Education

78 MILLHURST RD MANALAPAN, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day Care
For more than 25 years, Inspire Early Education formerly known as Apple Hill Academy has been the child daycare and learning center that parents have trusted to look after their children and help them grow. We specialize in providing care for children ranging from 6-weeks old to 12-years old and we strive to create an...
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Promissory Montessori

485 GEORGES RD STE 119 DAYTON, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Day Care
+ 3 more
Promissory Montessori offers gentle, nurturing care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program features sensory-rich environments, kind caregivers, and activities that support natural development. With flexible hours and small ratios, your little one receives personalized attention in our safe, cozy Dayton center. Call...
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PCFLC's Cub School

16 All Saints Rd. Princeton, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
We are a small, personalized center offering lots of flexibility, no contract, free hot lunch and diapering supplies. We run year-round and offer part and full-time programs both mornings and all day up to 11 hours daily including after-care where needed. We accept children beginning at age 18 mos. Potty training is not a...
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FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Cranbury, NJ

Child care centers near you in Cranbury, 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 Cranbury, 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 Cranbury, 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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