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Child Care Centers in Montclair, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Nell's Nursery & Preschool

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Nell’s Nursery! The facility it beautiful with a large space for outdoor play. More...

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Bobbie's Learning Center

Bobbies is our 2nd family. The kindness and love is palpable and our daughter has made lifelong friends and memories here. The care takers...

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1525 - Childtime of Pinebrook

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

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Montclair State Univ Child Care

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

Child care
Montclair State Univ Child Care strives to foster a love of learning. The program fully supports and enhances all areas of a child’s development through a holistic curriculum. They provide a nurturing learning environment offering a wealth of experiences to enhance children’s cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual and physical...
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Kidville Montclair

516 Valley Road Montclair, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Kidville, the #1 place for families with young children! Enrolling in classes at Kidville gets you a free membership and access to amazing amenities, all under one roof.
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Montclair Community Pre K

49 Orange Rd Montclair, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Montclair Community Pre K provides a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The children’s innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a trained adult.
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St. James Preschool

581 Valley Rd Montclair, NJ

Child care
Preschool
St. James Preschool is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with equipment and materials that individual families may not have at home. They also offer a unique opportunity for children to know...
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Pilsbury School

433 Park St Montclair, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Pilsbury School located at 433 Park Street, Montclair, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to two-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including...
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MMO Preschool Programs

40 S FULLERTON AVE MONTCLAIR, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
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Nell's Nursery & Preschool

83 KEASLER AVE LODI, NJ

4.0(8)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Child care
Nell's Nursery and Preschool is a nurturing and reliable childcare center that focuses on your child's readiness for primary school success. Our teachers and staff encourage our children's creativity, confidence, and compassion for themselves and others. We promote each child as an individual and want them to be at their highest...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Nell’s Nursery! The facility it beautiful with a large space for outdoor play. More importantly, the staff...

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Bobbie's Learning Center

68 Vose Ave. SOUTH ORANGE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1974/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 2 more
Bobbie's Learning Center adheres to a holistic approach of early childhood education. When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave our Preschool, they’re fully prepared for the next...

Care Member says "Bobbies is our 2nd family. The kindness and love is palpable and our daughter has made lifelong friends and memories here. The care takers are genuine,...

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1525 - Childtime of Pinebrook

330 CHANGEBRIDGE RD PINE BROOK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Verona Ave Day Care Center

222 VERONA AVE NEWARK, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We offer care for infants from 3 weeks to 13 years old. Growing with you from our Infant center to our Preschool Center located just a few blocks away. Incorporating Learning Beyond Paper and The Creative Curriculum to nurture your child's love of learning. Our Centers offer unique, individualized care for you and your child.

Angela M. says "my son has been going since he was one. They are in constant communication. He's learning so much! I also love that they do so many fun activities! "

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Kiddie Academy of Rutherford

306 UNION AVE RUTHERFORD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC

436 RIDGE RD N ARLINGTON, NJ

5.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center has been by far the best place to take my children. Upon entering you feel the warm cozy and clean environment. The...

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LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY SCHOOL X

188 WASHINGTON AVE NUTLEY, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 2 more
Family owned child care center open for 24 years. Our program caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-k children.

Vladimir says "We've had an incredible experience with LANS over the past year. Rabab and her team of devoted teachers have created a nurturing environment where our...

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Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

346 E Mt Pleasant Ave Livingston, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy, conveniently located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue at the border of West Orange and Livingston, NJ prides itself in providing high quality daycare and preschool experience for all enrolled children and families. We offer educational programs which meet or exceed that of larger, corporate...

Erin P. says "Little Explorers has nailed the perfect balance of a great school curriculum mixed with the comfort and values that come with an in home facility. My kids...

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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)
Child care
Preschool
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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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.0(12)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
OPEN HOUSE AUG 31, 2017 at 9:00am and again 6:00pm. COME tour our beautiful facility and SIGN UP your child with THE BEST DAYCARE IN ESSEX COUNTY! This is much more than just daycare. At Applecore Learning Early Childhood Center we offer developmentally appropriate programs and specialized curriculum for a range of ages,...

Lamoye S says "An Honest Review from an Outsider: What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and I'm a very...

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creative beginnings preschool

36 GOULD ST VERONA, NJ

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "My Daughter loved this school, we were so sad when we moved. Luckily the owners have another center closer to where we moved. We were able to get the...

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Kiddie Academy of West Caldwell

810 PASSAIC AVE WEST CALDWELL, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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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TEACH Academy ChildCare

2115 MILLBURN AVE MAPLEWOOD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
+ 3 more
At Teach Academy Childcare and Afterschool Program, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our program is designed for children from 0 months to 13 years old, offering personalized attention and care that meets the unique needs of each child. With a focus on academic...

Care Member says "I recommend TEACH Academy Child Care Center to give your child a head start at learning. The staff is knowledgeable , compassionate, supportive and...

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KIDDIE KAMPUS CHILD CARE CENTER

108 BLOOMFIELD AVE CALDWELL, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Kiddie Kampus Child Care Center has been created with the guiding philosophy that children are smaller people with all the frailties, emotions, and talents that make them each unique individuals. We are an exceptional early education center that encourages a child's social, emotional, physical, and academic growth through...

Helen K. says "I love Kiddie Kampus, I tell everyone about them. I had two kids go there, one had some anxiety, and they were super good with accommodating special needs....

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Child care centers near you in Montclair, 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 Montclair, 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 Montclair, 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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