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Child Care Centers in Dunellen, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current...

- Elizabeth C.

KINGDOM KIDZ ACADEMY OF PISCATAWAY, LLC

Four of my boys attended kingdoms kids they all loved it. Very clean class rooms. Loving staff. Amazing summer programs.

- Care member

Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

R-LDCC is excellent! All the teachers at R-LDCC are well-trained, attentive, and competent. Their curriculum is play-based and the children...

- Srujana Y.

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Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

344 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Little Genius Academy provides a nurturing environment for children and an unprecedented level of training to their teachers, which redefines early care and education programs! We are committed to providing an environment that fosters healthy cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. We create a classroom community...

Elizabeth C. says "I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in...

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KINGDOM KIDZ ACADEMY OF PISCATAWAY, LLC

600 ROOSEVELT AVE PISCATAWAY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Preschool
Child care
Kingdom Kidz Academy of Piscataway LLC is a Christian-based childcare center that offers on atmosphere to inspire children while developing cognitive skills, knowledge, and the motivation to increase positive interpersonal relationships. We are a dedicated team of compassionate educators who believe in creating a nurturing...

Care Member says "Four of my boys attended kingdoms kids they all loved it. Very clean class rooms. Loving staff. Amazing summer programs."

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Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Full-day care and education for children ages 20 months through first grade; 7:30AM - 5:30PM. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. Nationally accredited. First through fifth grade remote learning support.

Srujana Y. says "R-LDCC is excellent! All the teachers at R-LDCC are well-trained, attentive, and competent. Their curriculum is play-based and the children get plenty of...

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Springdale Montessori

23 Gill Lane Iselin, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 2 more
At Springdale Montessori we have committed ourselves to achieving the following goals for our children and families: To provide a solid academic foundation through the Montessori Philosophy To assist children in developing a positive self-image. To provide a child-centered environment that emphasizes the social, emotional,...

Care Member says "best daycare pre school in town."

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Santa Fe Childcare Center

1496 SPRINGFIELD AVE NEW PROVIDNCE, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Santa Fe Centers offers educational childcare on an acre of land where kids can run, play, learn and love every minute of just being a kid.
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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 3 more
PHILOSOPHY Here at Noah's Ark children ages Infant-Kindergarten are cared for by our nurturing and experienced teachers who have a true gift with children. We create a partnership with our parents to assure both you and your child's needs are met. Our Philosophy is based on three principal goals. These are to help children gain...
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Lightbridge Academy of Edison

8 Jane Place EDISON, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 3 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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The Goddard School of Piscataway

376 S RANDOLPHVILLE RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Kindergarten
Day Care
Child care
More than just daycare, The Goddard School in Piscataway offers a child care program that nurtures a lifelong love of learning by providing dedicated teachers in a private preschool setting. Each day, caring and attentive teachers provide your child with countless opportunities to grow academically, socially, emotionally and...
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Bisset Family Day Care

47 Neptune Place Colonia, NJ

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
My name is Debra and I live in Colonia, NJ where I operate a small family day care with my mother in our home. We've been in practice for 10 years and the children in our care have become a fundamental part of our lives. We see ourselves as an extension of the work you do at home as a parent. We believe in positive...
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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
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The Goddard School

57 Plainfield Road Stirling, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Infant through Pre-K! We are a preschool that focuses on early childhood education and development with specially trained teachers committed to premium standards. Through our F.L.EX. Learning framework we provide the highest quality in education and enrichment programs. We use the most current, proven methods to ensure...
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Big Blue Marble Academy

2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100 Edison, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Little Treasures Learning Center is a part of the Big Blue Marble Academy family, currently supporting essential workers in need of FREE child care. We are currently open and operating as a trusted and safe emergency child care center under the New Jersey state government's guidance. At Little Treasures Learning Center, we...
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Day Care
Child care
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Lightbridge Academy of Somerset

1101 RANDOLPH RD STE 11 BLDG 2 SOMERSET, NJ

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...
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The Learning Experience at Somerset

12 Cedar Grove Lane FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Families choose The Learning Experience at Somerset because it has served the community with distinction since 2004 and delivers an award-winning L.E.A.P. curriculum that nurtures the whole child through academic, social, and cognitive learning. Parents value the center’s safe and secure environment supported by comprehensive...
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Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St. Chatham, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Little Friends of Chatham (formerly Little Friends Day School) is a daycare and preschool servicing children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Full-time and part-time scheduling is available. We pride ourselves on being extremely flexible with scheduling. We are open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with extended hours to 7:00 p.m. for an...
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Lightbridge Academy of Iselin

116 GRAND ST ISELIN, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
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...
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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

Preschool
Child care
I have BA degree in Education with graduate level courses and 20 years of experience working with and taking care of children as a Pre-K Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Day Care Supervisor and 5 years running my own business. I'm certified in: First Aid, Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and SIDS...
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Precious Little Butterflies

2050 Woodbridge Avenue EDISON, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1185/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Precious Butterflies Child Care is a licensed early learning center proudly enrolled in Grow NJ Kids, New Jersey’s quality rating and improvement system. We are a small, close-knit school that offers a safe, clean, and loving environment where your child can thrive. At Precious Butterflies, we understand that your child’s...

Fatmata X. says "The teachers are very attentive to the needs of the kids."

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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
Our philosophy is to compliment varying learning styles while reinforcing boundaries to each child with a more hands-on approach from our team of educators. Scotch Plains Montessori serves children from four months to six years of age. Our key components include early opening and flexible after hours, full day and half-day...
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Child care centers near you in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, 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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