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Child Care Centers in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed child care centers

Early Start Day Care Center

I highly recommend. In this day care, run by an experienced teacher, your child will receive individual attention to his/her individual...

- Elisa

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

We had a great experience at Dayspring Childcare. We sent all our kids there and have been with the daycare for 5 years. It's a clean, safe,...

- Care member

Little Treasures Learning Center

From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of...

- Trudy A.

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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(7)
Child care
Preschool
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...

Elisa says "I highly recommend. In this day care, run by an experienced teacher, your child will receive individual attention to his/her individual needs, in a clean...

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Language And Enrichment Center

551 Park Ave Scotch Plains, NJ

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The Language and Enrichment Center is one of New Jersey s premier destinations for early childhood education and enrichment classes. Our focus is holistic child development through programs that address different aspects of a child s growing mind and body. We also believe that childhood is the ideal time to introduce foreign...
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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
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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Happy Child Care Center LLC is a child care institution that provides a child care sensitive to the needs of families living in 345 Farley Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ. Their child center strives hard to comply with the stringent child care requirements set by the state regulatory committee.
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Rhythm N Rhyme

2029 Arrowwood Dr Scotch Plains, NJ

Child care
Rhythm N Rhyme provides center-based child care and early education programs geared for infants up to school-age kids. Located in Scotch Plains, NJ, the company can handle children of up to 12 years of age. Rhythm N Rhyme also provides extended hours and summer programs.
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Off Site Latch Key

775 Westfield Rd Scotch Plains, NJ

Child care
Off Site Latch Key creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
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Montessori School of Scotch Plains

1577 E 2nd St Scotch Plains, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Montessori School of Scotch Plains 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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Christopher Academy of Preschool Learning Inc

1390 Terrill Rd Scotch Plains, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Christopher Academy of Preschool Learning Inc in Scotch Plains, NJ provides an exceptional learning atmosphere with homelike classrooms. They utilize the Montessori Method including various hands-on materials with problems to solve and lessons to learn. They propel the children to achieve, learn, and grow to the best of their...
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DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

130 WHITMAN AVE METUCHEN, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Registration is now open for 2024-2025. To schedule a tour click call us at 732-549-1020. As a Christian State Licensed Childcare Center, we provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and loving. The academic environment stimulates the children to explore, create, grow, and excel in their unique qualities. We have a beautiful...

Care Member says "We had a great experience at Dayspring Childcare. We sent all our kids there and have been with the daycare for 5 years. It's a clean, safe, loving and...

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Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Little Treasures Learning Center is a high-quality childcare facility that provides a safe and fun, year round learning environment, excellent care and full educational programs from infants to the young children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. We also offer a great Summer Camp program for children ages 5 to 9 years...

Trudy A. says "From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of development!...

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.4(12)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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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YELLOW BRICK ROAD

15 S 3RD AVE HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
We are proud to be serving the families in our communities for 40 years! Our established, nurturing staff will care for your child in a fun, loving and enriching environment. We offer flexible schedules for working families. YBR has a large, shaded playground and children's garden we enjoy year round. We utilize the Procare app,...

Linda M. says "We have been at Yellow Brick Road Daycare since January 2021. We would give the facility 5 stars. My family moved to Highland Park during the Pandemic...

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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
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...

Kim M says "We have been at Noah's for 4 years and both of my children have loved their time at school! My son gets so sad to leave when it is time to come home. The...

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Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Welcome to John Kenney, where we offer subsidized quality child care for Heller Park employees, Edison Residents, & Edison Township employees! The John Kenney Child Care Center is the fulfillment of a promise made by developer Isaac Heller to the people of Edison. In 1987, Mr. Heller, Chairman of the Board of Heller...

Diana M. says "My son attended John Kenney for more than 3 years until he started 1st grade, we loved the daycare, the teachers and the assistants. The staff is very...

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Little Butterflies Day Care, Llc

67 Pennington Rd New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Dear Parents and Children, Thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Jennyfer (English- Spanish). I am a 33-year-old Hispanic woman who has been a child care provider for the last 5 years. I have also studied in child care related fields. I'm current in Kaplan University Study Human Services Certificate in Child...

Raquel R says "My child is 4 years old, and is currently enrolled at Little Butterflies Day Care, LLC. He was mainly taken care of by my mother, so at first I was uneasy...

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Spring Academy

10 North Road Warren, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

International
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
A unique Montessori Preschool with language immersion such as Chinese and Spanish. Serves kids 1 year and older. Our mission is to help kids to become well-rounded human being and reach their full potential, with independence, integrity and curiosity for knowledge. We do this via our various academic and enrichment programs...

Dr. P says "Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum include Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and...

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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and the tools to become successful...

Rodney F. says "Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program."

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Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Here We Grow Childcare

1088 Rossville Avenue Staten Island, NY

5.0(4)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Childcare center in brand new facility. Our enlightened facility is appropriate for toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Quality care from certified and experienced caregivers. Leaving your child with others can be a difficult decision. Leave your child with peace of mind knowing they will be cared for by experienced...

Jillian & says "Our son just loves Here We Grow! Gloria and Bianca are absolutely wonderful, kind, and caring. We feel so comfortable sending our son there, and plan on...

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Curious Minds

258 King George Road Warren, NJ

5.0(3)
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
International
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
We are an independent, nonsectarian preschool focusing on creative arts and sciences for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. At Curious Minds, we strive to provide a clean, safe, nurturing and educational environment for young children and their families....

Laura D. says "Curious Minds is wonderful!! My 2 year old son is excited everyday; clapping & cheering as we pull into the parking lot. The staff are warm, creative,...

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Child care centers near you in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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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