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

Joann's Family Child Care

I can't say enough good things about Miss Joann. I was one of those petrified new moms to leave my daughter, but Miss Joann eased my fears...

- April M

STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL

My daughter was well prepared to start kindergarten because of the education she received at Stepping Stones Montessori. Not only was it a...

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Kiddie Academy of Sparta

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

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Joann's Family Child Care

17 Winthrop Place Dover, NJ

5.0(5)
My home is conveniently located on the Dover/Randolph border and is minutes away from Rt10, Rt 46 and Rt 80 .As of September 2024 I have 2 full time/pat time openings for 6 months and up Drop in Care also Available with 24 hr. Notice if space is available My Family Learning center offers a superior learning experience for...

April M says "I can't say enough good things about Miss Joann. I was one of those petrified new moms to leave my daughter, but Miss Joann eased my fears right away. I...

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Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Head Start Community Program of Morris County is a state-licensed daycare center that offers full-time child care and early education programs designed for young children. Located at 18 Thompson Avenue, the company serves families living in the Dover, NJ area. Head Start Community Program of Morris County accepts children ages...
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Canfield Kids Day Care

42 Canfield Ave Dover, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Canfield Kids Day Care is a private daycare center that aims to focus not only their students' school-related skills but their values formation as well. That is why their center at 42 Canfield Ave, Dover, NJ provides various learning opportunities that also encourage good values formation.
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El Primer Paso, Ltd.

29 Segur St Dover, NJ

Child care
El Primer Paso, Ltd. is a New Jersey licensed day care and preschool strategically located to provide early education to children residing at 29 Segur St, Dover, NJ and nearby communities. Their center offers different kinds of services to every latino family's need such as daycare, preschool and pre-K schooling, and camps.
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Norwescap Early Headstart

87 Bassett Hwy Dover, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Norwescap Early Headstart offers quality child care services and enrichment learning programs to preschool children. This child care organization in Dover, NJ nurtures the necessary skills to students while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the growth and development in a stimulating, clean, secure, and safe...
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Morris County Head Start

18 Thompson Avenue Dover, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Morris County Head Start is a licensed childcare and learning facility located at 18 Thompson Avenue, Dover, 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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Little Bear's Day Care, Inc.

41 E Blackwell St Dover, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Little Bear's Day Care, Inc. is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Dover NJ. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides developmentally appropriate learning programs for children ages t30 months to thirteen years old. The school promotes activities that strengthen children's educational...
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Little People's Academy

141 E Blackwell St Dover, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Little People's Academy was established in 1999 to serve the children in Dover, New Jersey. It offers a nurturing and stimulating educational environment that supports the children's growth and developmental needs. The school provides age-appropriate activities that stimulate the children's desire to learn and enable them to be...
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STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL

17 MAPLE AVE NETCONG, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 3 more
Stepping Stones Montessori School aims to educate the whole child intellectually, socially, and developmentally. Our caring, experienced, Montessori-certified teachers perceive students as unique individuals, seamlessly integrating each child’s needs into a vibrant, flexible, well-prepared environment that meets every child at...

Care Member says "My daughter was well prepared to start kindergarten because of the education she received at Stepping Stones Montessori. Not only was it a teaching for...

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Kiddie Academy of Sparta

233 SPARTA AVE SPARTA, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
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...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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ICMC Preschool

1 MANNINO DR ROCKAWAY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Preschool
A high quality neighborhood PRESCHOOL with a focus on Islamic identity. As a center, our emphasis is on community. We need to work together to help learning continue. The importance of working together extends between school and home. Teachers, staff and parents must communicate and share ideas so the child’s interests are...

Suhair N. says "My family and I have been extremely happy with the preschool. Our daughter learns with a creative and hands on approach. She loves going to school each...

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MY SCHOOL CREATIVE CHILDCARE

321 OAK RIDGE RD OAK RIDGE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1368/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
My School is a small, Christian influenced daycare and pre-school where we treat everyone as family. Our “littles” enjoy spacious play areas both inside and outside as well as our engaging classrooms where we help them further explore their world through academic and play based learning to ready them for their move up to...

Sharron S. says "We had our grandson there from infant till kindergarten and I absolutely love that school. It is so caring so loving so helpful in every way imaginable....

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CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

26 HEADQUARTERS PLZ MORRISTOWN, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Cradles to Crayons was created to provide a center that offers an enriching early childhood education program, an atmosphere that encourages fun while learning and the flexibility that is needed for working parents. Because we are not a franchise and are not owned by a major corporation, we can provide the type of individual...

Care Member says "They take the best care of my daughters! They always keep me updated with them and I go to work calm because I know they are taking good care of them."

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Lightbridge Academy - Mountain Lakes

100 US-46 MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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...

Care Member says " Our oldest daughter started at Lightbridge when she was 18 months old, and recently graduated preschool. We are very happy with the care and education...

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Kiddie Academy of Montville

350 MAIN RD STE 100 MONTVILLE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
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...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Cedar Knolls

201 RIDGEDALE AVE CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
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...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Lightbridge Academy of Randolph

765 Route 10 RANDOLPH, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
+ 2 more
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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Heritage Children's Academy

1360 SUSSEX TPKE RANDOLPH, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
About Heritage Children’s Academy Preschool in Randolph, NJ At Heritage Children’s Academy, you will find that our school is a warm and welcoming “home away from home”, an environment perfect for children ages birth through Kindergarten. Our developmental curriculum provides each child with the ability to explore and discover a...
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Early Years Nursery School & Child Care

52 Cooper Road Denville, NJ

Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
We are license family owned and operated preschool and child care center since 1999. It is our goal to provide an environment conducive for the optimum growth and development of each child as an individual, a part of a family and, ultimately, a member of society. Our center provides an atmosphere that is warm and supportive. Our...
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Tiny Town

26 Gail Court Sparta, NJ

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Tiny Town Learning Center is an educational child care facility. We offer flexible programs for children 6 weeks through 12 years of age. We also offer Before/After Care programs for students of Sparta Township, as well as a Summer Camp. Our spacious classrooms offer plenty of hands on activities for our students, and...
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Child care centers near you in Dover, 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 Dover, 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 Dover, 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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