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We have 60 child care centers in Ridgefield Park, NJ! Compare and find the best child care center to fit your needs.

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Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center

84 84 CORABELLE AVE LODI, NJ

5.0(1)

4 mi

starting at
$265/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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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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Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ

5.0(3)

4 mi

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 has offered child care since 1920. During our extensive history of youth development, we've created approaches that are scientifically proven to be effective. Parents can have peace of mind knowing their child is in a safe at productive environment at the Y.

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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BMCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

199 CHAMBERS ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
At the BMCC Early Childhood Center, we view our early childhood classrooms as a microcosm of a learning community. Our children are viewed as members of a peer group. As we begin to think about ‘learning through play’, the emergent curriculum is part of the early childhood methodology we utilize to foster learning in children. Our curriculum is diverse from classroom to classroom, from age group to age group, yet planned to reflect the center's philosophy and goals for children. Our goals are as follows; activities with children aim to be child-directed, teachers assist in the facilitation of learning, we construct classrooms as a means for learning, and teachers of young children set up the classroom environment to allow children to explore, to question, to work independently, within a group or with an adult. Within our learning community, we use remnants of emergent curriculum, Creative Curriculum, Jean Piaget’s philosophy, the eight stages of Erick Erickson’s approach to learning, Howard Gardener’s concept of multiple intelligences, and supportive elements of the Reggio Emilia approach. Our objective is to create critical thinking in young children. This is done by; forming healthy attachments to adults, developing a positive self-image, developing the ‘whole child’, and supporting the idea of continuous growth through an enriched curriculum. Family Involvement Encouraged To further support children’s growth and development in the classroom, we encourage family involvement. Family involvement includes maintaining the conceptual approach to children’s learning as parents serving as primary teachers of their children. To further support these concepts we attempt to build a partnership between student parents, teachers, administration, and community. Our vision is to prepare respectful, responsible, caring, skilled, and literate lifelong learners through a stimulating, integrated curriculum that nurtures individual strengths, and talents in a safe environment. The environmental setup includes many diverse cultures, languages, and themes. Utilizing our integrated model, learning occurs by continually building upon new experiences to further enhance the cognitive, social, emotional, physical, fine, and gross motor development of children. Early Childhood classrooms comprise experiences similar to a child’s home environment to support a positive, supportive, and enriched environment. Children are encouraged to take the lead, explore their environment; establish a routine, and understand transitions. The environment is rich in diverse cultures; and promotes a strong emphasis on literacy, math, science, arts, music, and movement. Learning Through Play Play is a tool for learning. Learning through play helps formulate healthy experiences for children, and healthy relationships with adults, and before long parents will observe their child; once engaged only in parallel play begin to socialize, share, and build upon small concepts, and experiences learned in school yet similar to home. The Early Childhood classroom and exploration of learning centers in the classroom encourage; Fine Motor Development: used to increase small muscle development. This may include manipulating puzzles, drawing, coloring, painting, beading, and manipulating print materials. Cognitive Development: used in our interactive learning environment. This includes engagement with peers, adults, materials, and activities. Physical Development: used in our interactive environment. This may include running, jumping, climbing, catching and ball playing, and structured outdoor time. Social Development: used to promote active learning experiences. This will be done by the use of many dramatic play experiences such as pretend play and role playing. Mathematical Skills and Critical Thinking: used to increase all developmental areas. This may include phonological awareness, vocabulary knowledge, problem-solving, creative planning, number concepts, and peer interactions. Emotional: used to increase positive self-concepts. This may include the importance of human relationships such as peer interactions and adult/child interactions. This also includes peer negotiations, the ability to make choices, and how to interact with others properly. Family Involvement: used to increase the educational ability of individual children. Parents are welcome to our open-door policy and encouraged to participate in many child-centered activities. They are also encouraged to participate in program planning such as field trips and holiday decorating. Community Development: Community development is used to educate the parents on activities they can access within the community upon the re-acclimatization into society. This includes childcare referrals, free activities within the city, medical services available, and additional support services they may be able to use upon transition into their apartments. Local trips to the fire departments, police stations, grocery stores, and pet shops are also part of our program. By focusing on the whole child and providing stimulating experiences, the BMCC Early Childhood Center helps children develop advanced learning skills.

Aurea J. says "I would give them beyond 5 if I could! They are excellent! My son has been there since 2 and was diagnosed with autism with difficultly in his...

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The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 MARKET ST PATERSON, NJ

5.0(3)

9 mi

starting at
$1600/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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 Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre K, and kindergarten. These curriculum's align favorably with the state of New Jersey’s education standards for young children.

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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THE WONDER YEARS

255 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

8 mi

starting at
$100/mo
Child care
Preschool
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Early Scholars

3443 24th Street Astoria, NY

5.0(2)

8 mi

Hello, my name is Angelina Cintron and I operate a homemade Childcare Center in the local Astoria area in area code 11106. The Early Scholars Education Program operates on the notion that children grow and learn most efficiency with consistent hands on exploration and experiences. This program promotes young children to make their own decisions and seek discoveries from a nurturing and positively stimulating atmosphere. While cultivating each child's unique personality, I also strive and take pride in preparing and guiding their social growth based on an invigorating group setting. Children are also prepared for early academics as they grow towards their school aged years. Recognizing that no two children are on the same developmental path, this program adjusts purposeful education that incorporates flexible learning and care to foster each child's individual needs and interests. More than just a daycare, I offer young children the opportunity to become a part of a loving, healthy, and safe community to help them flourish and reach their true potential. This program provides care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and school aged during Summer and days schools are closed. Please contact me for a tour/interview at 347-832-0320, 914-355-0320 or earlyscholars@hotmail.com Services offered: *Flexible and affordable tuition rates and hours (please inquire within) *3 Daily Nutritious snacks *Weekly Lesson planning to promote early academics tailored to your child's current age and developmental stage *Emergency/Drop off Back up care *Outdoor exploration *Daily reports/documentations of your child's developmental progress via email and paper (including photos and live video ) Qualifications: *Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (birth-2 years) *Trained in (adult and pediatric) CPR, First Aid, AED (manual and automatic) and fire extinguisher usage. *M.A.T (Medication Administration Training) to administer over the counter and prescribed medications. *Qualified to diagnose and treat airway obstructions, external bleeding and shock, broken bones, burns, hygiene/sanitation and evaluate hazardous symptoms by establishing basic medical treatments for adults, young children and infants. Also trained to perform Heimlich maneuver. *SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and Shaken Baby Syndrome awareness training. *Blood Borne Pathogen and Infectious Control Disease Trainings. *Mandated Child Abuse Reporter. *7 Years of experience and mother of 2.

Krishna says "Angelina is a great care giver! My son Matteo has learn so much at her daycare. He has learn to communicate better his wants and needs. He has made so...

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Heavenly Start Academy

154 FRONT ST SECAUCUS, NJ

5.0(1)

5 mi

starting at
$1500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Child care
Day 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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Big and Tiny

300 VESEY ST STE 100 STE 100 NEW YORK, NY

5.0(1)

10 mi

starting at
$3500/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Our stunning studio in Battery Park is located at Brookfield Place, a luxury destination for shopping, dining and cultural events in downtown Manhattan. The studio offers spectacular views of the Hudson River from every classroom. Young learners can experience nature and play daily at Rockefeller Park, steps away from the school. With sustainability as core value, materials in our studios are sourced with the objective to educate children about the environment. Toys, furniture and elements are thoughtfully incorporated to encourage creativity, problem-solving and exploration while avoiding overstimulation. The studio features art labs, maker walls, music centers, reading corners, nap rooms, science stations as well as active play areas. Each of our on-site educators have outstanding experience, degrees in early childhood education, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Above all, a passion for education and desire to make a difference in each child’s learning journey and life. Your child will learn, play, and grow in our safe and supportive environment.

Alyssa O. says "We have had a great experience with Big & Tiny so far. Our child started at 4 months old and has formed a bond with the staff there. All of the teachers...

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Kids 'R' Fun Family Childcare

225th Street Broadway Bronx, NY

5.0(2)

6 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Kids "R " Fun offers a nurturing as well as interactive atmosphere which provides the essential tools that can bring out the best in your kids. This appropriate learning environment is very crucial for your child 's development to become intelligent, happy, and well-adjusted individuals. Kids "R " Fun 's guiding philosophy is to provide child care that involves more than meeting just your kids basic needs and that is providing your child with good education program and excellent well-balanced lunch program. In other words, here, your kids can learn play and grow the best way they can be. Your Kids are appropriately taken Care of The experienced care providers in Kids "R " Fun family day care center upholds the importance of commitment and love for each child that enrolls. The recognition of every child 's uniqueness, talents, learning needs and capacity, and different vibrant personalities are essential for them to play, learn and grow to the best of their abilities. The staffs that will take care of your kids are all highly qualified and the best there is in their field of expertise to meet the needs of your child. You don 't even have to worry about your kids getting hungry or if they are getting the right nutrition as this child care center is partially-funded by the US Department of Health and children from 1 years to 12 years of age are provided for free lunch.

Vanessa F says "I have a long term professional relationship with the childcare and after school care facilitated services of Kids R' Fun. Kids R' Fun childcare and...

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Bright Start Academy

366 Clifton Ave Clifton, NJ

5.0(3)

7 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
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Bright Start Academy is a New Jersey State licensed Preschool located in 366 Clifton ave Clifton, NJ 07011. We accept 2 1/2 to 6 years old. School is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.Our website is available to visit from www.brightstartacademy.org We are an Early Child Care Center that has an engaging curriculum backed by qualified, experienced, and passionate teachers! At Bright Start, we recognize that a child s early years of development are very important. Children grow and learn through play, and we help foster that exploration in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. Our experienced staff understands that each child has their own unique style of learning. We will help foster your child s individuality and create a lifelong love of learning by engaging them in various fun, educational, and age appropriate activities; Educational field trips and school presentations Comprehensive reporting on individual achievement Individual attention in a small-class setting

Ty says "Bright Start is such a wonderful school! They keep the children engaged and builds a strong foundation for future growth and learning. The curriculum is well...

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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

9 mi

starting at
$2000/mo
Outdoor/nature
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
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We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the classroom on the weekends. We have a in house chef at all of our standard centers that allows us to provide your child with a healthy organic 5 course meal throughout his/her day. Our campus's include special guest, stem labs, field trips, indoor/outdoor Playgrounds and so much more! Come an experience what the neighborhood is talking about at the best preschool in Hudson county, Smart Start Academy. Our rates for childcare range between $1400-$2300 per month. (depending on amount of days and age of student)

Mary C. says "They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different...

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Sunny Kids Inc

39th Place Between 50th Ave And Laurel Hill Blvd Sunnyside, NY

5.0(1)

9 mi

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 5 more
We are an enthusiastic team dedicated to guide them with fun activities as they learn about the world around them. Our location has been renovated into a child safe, hazard free zone with 24-hour surveillance, where I follow all of NYS Child day care provisions. A schedule of balanced playtime, indoor/outdoor learning activities (weather permitting) and mealtimes. We have a history of Volunteering on weekends with Autistic children, where we would do Art and Music Therapy with them while their parents had a Saturday morning and afternoon off. We are open Monday thru Friday and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexible early drop off and late pick ups when necessary. The rate-list is broken down by the amount of days a week and amount of daily hours needed by the parent. (Average tuition rates vary beginning as low as $1000/mo up to $1400/mo depending on schedule needed.) Our daily goal is to engage your child in productive activity as well as meet all of your needs in the process.

Jhirachan says "overall outstanding........just gonna miss this place as my daughter is going for Pre-K. god bless you and thanks for everything, will keep in touch."

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Divino Nino Child Care Center

120 VERMILYEA AVE APT A1 RM A01 NEW YORK, NY

5.0(2)

5 mi

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic

Samily T. says "I've known Carmen for the last 11 years. I refer many people to her. My kids love her with all their heart. I'm blessed to have her in my life, a very...

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Angel Kids Christian Care Center, Inc.

872 FAIRMOUNT PL BRONX, NY

5.0(2)

7 mi

starting at
$1900/mo

Marlen X. says "I really like this center, They are bilingual, they have good meals for the children, they have lots of activities for the children. I give them 5...

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Bright Future Kiddie Care 2 LLC

1776 BOSTON RD BRONX, NY

5.0(1)

7 mi

Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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Together Learning Center / Northern Valley Preschool

219 Washington Ave Dumont, NJ

5.0(1)

6 mi

Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool

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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Lightbridge Academy Rutherford

OFFICE COMPLEX NORTH MEADOWS, NJ

5 mi

Day Care
Child care
Preschool
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 childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families, and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts the "whole" child in a multitude of ways. Throughout our years of operation, we continue to uphold our Core Values, while surrounding the children and communities we serve with love, guidance, and inspiration. Our state-of-the-art childcare center provides a professional yet nurturing home-away-from-home environment where you and your child will feel comfortable. We can’t wait for you to become a part of our family!
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Zachery's Family Group Center

3525 34th Street Astoria, NY

8 mi

ZACHERY'S FAMILY GROUP CENTER, is certified by New York City's family-group license, as well as the Red Cross (First Aid, CPR, Health & Safety credentials), has lots of experience in taking diligent care of children. We engage their inborn curiosity and ever-active minds by teaching to them the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, months and so on. We will teach to them basic organization and hygiene, such as cleaning up their toys after play, and washing their hands. In the summer, we will go outdoors to play for a while. We include field trips to the library, post office, nature walks, and also to the park, weather permitting.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Paramus

650 FROM RD PARAMUS, NJ

8 mi

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Day Care
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool in Paramus! Our preschool offers care and early education programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten children. We have two classrooms for each age group, a large indoor gym, and a state-of-the-art outdoor playground with areas specifically designed for every age. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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J&Z Cutie Pies Childcare

3044 Albany Crescent Bronx, NY

6 mi

J & Z Childcare LLC is a local, compassionate daycare center that focuses on keeping your children safe while encouraging them to learn through play. We've developed our own curriculum and set of daily activities which fosters a comfortable learning environment in a home childcare facility. The kids we work with are prepared for kindergarten, and we promote independence by teaching them to do their own thing as they develop social and motor skills. We accept children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age and are dedicated to ensuring their safety and fun while they're with us
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Recent child care center reviews from local parents in Ridgefield Park, NJ

Child Care Centers in Ridgefield Park, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care Center

we are very happy with this school and we recommend them to everyone

- elena R.

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

BMCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

I would give them beyond 5 if I could! They are excellent! My son has been there since 2 and was diagnosed with autism with difficultly in...

- Aurea J.

FAQs for finding child care centers near you in Ridgefield Park, NJ

Child care centers near you in Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, 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 Ridgefield Park, 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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