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Daycares in Dunellen, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things...

- Angela B.

Noah's Ark Preschool

My daughter attended Noah’s Ark from age 2 until she went to kindergarten, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. She was excited to go...

- Alyshia B.

Kidz Klub

Our children absolutely love Peg. You can drop your kids off and have peace of mind knowing they are loved and nurtured the way they should...

- Michelle S.

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PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

358 NORTH AVE DUNELLEN, NJ

4.8(5)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Day Care
+ 2 more
Precious Moments Academy has been a staple in our community for 30 years. Our goal is to provide a high quality early childhood program allowing children the ability to build independence, and creativity through a safe and nurturing environment. Our diverse classrooms help each child develop confidence and a positive sense of...

Angela B. says "I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things to do with...

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Just Us Children

419 NORTH AVE DUNELLEN, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$260/mo
Just Us Children is an early childhood center located conveniently in central Dunellen! Our hours are from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. We are located right next to the Dunellen train station and on the path of the route 28 bus. We accept and welcome Community Childcare Solutions at our school. Community Childcare Solutions is a...
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Precious Gifts Day Care Center

400 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Precious Gifts Day Care Center located at 400 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from twelve...
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Erica T

748 Center Street Dunellen, NJ

Hello! My name is Erica and I have two children, ages 4 and 10, and also have many years of experience with all ages of children. I spent 8 years at an after school program, teaching ages 5-18. I ended as the Teen Coordinator as I worked myself up over the years during high school and college. A past Assistant Director of the...
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Footprints Christian Preschool

264 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Footprints Christian Preschool is a non-profit early childhood care and education provider located at 264 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey. The company is experienced to provide stimulating educational activities that enhance the children's academic performance, physical abilities and social skills. It has a capacity of 49...
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Noah's Ark Preschool

900 B HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

5.0(8)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Noah's Ark in a NJ Grow Rated School offering care and early childhood education for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age. The mission of Noah’s Ark is to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for our community’s children. Noah’s Ark certified staff will promote each child’s social-emotional, physical,...

Alyshia B. says "My daughter attended Noah’s Ark from age 2 until she went to kindergarten, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. She was excited to go every day and...

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Kidz Klub

685 Meadow Rd. Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Peggy was inspired to start an in-home daycare after having two children with her husband, Ken. Taking her own experience with children and turning it into a daycare was not easy at first, but it has turned out to be a prosperous and highly recommended daycare. With more than 30 years of personal experience raising her own...

Michelle S. says "Our children absolutely love Peg. You can drop your kids off and have peace of mind knowing they are loved and nurtured the way they should be. Peg...

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START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

9 STELTON RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Academic
Reggio emilia
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
- - -A home away from home -Most classes are no bigger than 8 children -Research Based State Approved Curriculum -Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition -Certified Teachers -School is Professionally Cleaned Daily -We also offer language, and zumba classes -Lots of...

Danielle B. says "We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the kids. The...

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Haynes Preparatory School

140 FRONT ST S PLAINFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Haynes Prep School, a quality learning center located in South Plainfield, New Jersey - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer early...

Jennifer K. says "Our son has been enrolled there since September and we are very very pleased! we are both educators so we had high expectations going in and have been...

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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 Butterflies Day Care, Llc

67 Pennington Rd New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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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Medina's Academy

781 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Montessori
Child care
+ 1 more
We offer a diverse education consisting of a mix between the best aspects of the creative curriculum as well as the Montessori teaching method. We have an indoor as well as outdoor playground area. We also provide lunch meals to all of our kids. Give us a call and set up a tour to see our center. Thank you

Sarah K says "Well kept cleaned and organized center. Met with the owners who were very welcoming. Definitely going to look into enrolling my son."

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STELLAR ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH

51 US-206 HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
We believe the early years are a vital time in the development of a child’s abilities. Presenting the appropriate experiences in a loving manner and at the right time is essential. Our curriculum is orchestrated to enrich all children in every aspect of intelligence and this enables every child to achieve his or her full...

Meghan R. says "Things have been really good I had 2 kids here previously now in elementary. I have another child there and she is doing really well they focus not only...

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Bonnie's Day Care

13 Willow Ave Piscataway, NJ

5.0(2)
My name is Bonnie Conrad. I have been involved in childcare since 1985 when my second child was born. My daycare is located in my home, in a childcare setting area of my home. I have watched over 100+ children, ranging from the ages of 3 months to 4 years. I love doing what I do and enjoy being with the children and helping...

Donna says "Attentive caregiver, who treats your child as her own. Clean home. My child started at 6 weeks and went to pre-school at age 4, fully prepared, knowing...

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6108 - Tutor Time of Edison

1 ETHEL RD STE 105A STE 105A EDISON, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

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Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)
Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer: Full time program for children of all ages Weekly family childcare from 7:30 AM- 6:00...

Melissa W says "The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate is really not...

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Spring Academy

10 North Road Warren, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

International
Montessori
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 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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Little Genius Academy

344 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
At Little Genius Academy we are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and accepting learning environment that provides children with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our curriculum meets the needs of children and families through the use of specific, age-appropriate goals and objectives. At LGA,...

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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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Dunellen, NJ

Daycare centers near you in Dunellen, NJ offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Dunellen, NJ provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Dunellen, NJ for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Dunellen, NJ include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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