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Daycares in Madison, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Mighty Sprouts Montessori

I am so impressed by Mighty Sprouts Montessori! They are unlike any daycare that I have experienced. The children here receive a solid...

- Kathleen D.

Noah's Ark

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...

- Kim M

Nelfa's Family Daycare

Love love love this daycare!! She is the best!loving mama@gmail.com

- Loving M

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Mighty Sprouts Montessori

1 Barnida Drive East Hanover, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
At Mighty Sprouts Montessori, we care deeply about the growth, health, and happiness of our students. A child's education is the foundation of their future. We developed our programs based on the Montessori philosophy and maintain a learning environment that supports all of its principles.

Kathleen D. says "I am so impressed by Mighty Sprouts Montessori! They are unlike any daycare that I have experienced. The children here receive a solid education and...

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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.7(3)

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...

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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Nelfa's Family Daycare

1304 Barbara Ave Union, NJ

4.0(3)
Hello, I am a child care provider with years in the field. My service is very unique because I use to work with a reduce number of kids to give a individual care. Is like you have a private nanny but the price is very competitive, my schedule is very flexible . I provide a caring and learning environment for your...

Loving M says "Love love love this daycare!! She is the best!loving mama@gmail.com"

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Little Munchkin Learner's

100 AVALON Roseland, NJ

5.0(7)
HELLO PARENTS, LITTLE MUNCHKIN LEARNER'S Little Munchkin Learner's shapes the lives of our little ones and helps them grow and develop as individuals. Little Munchkin Learner's offers an experience flush with fun, friendship, learning, and adventure. Join us ! LITTLE MUNCHKIN FULL TIME CARE, PART TIME CARE, REMOTE...

Debbie S. says "Love this place. I know my son is safe, happy, and well taken care of."

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.4(12)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Imagine Nation

410 Clermont Union, NJ

5.0(1)
Open year round from 6:00 am until 6:30 PM Proven curriculum Tenured staff 22 years of service from this location

Alisha C. says "Best ! Kind and friendly Teachers really care about the kids Staff has been there for years"

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The Orchard School

360 Passaic Ave Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
Academic
Cooperative
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
We are licensed for infants to 13 years. We are very busy year-round offering: Preschool/childcare, school-aged before and after school care with homework help groups, social skills music, and art. Our children are advanced in their skills because of the individualized attention that we provide at our school. We like to think of...

Morgan L says "Orchard school gives one of the best experiences for preschoolers!"

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Sunnyfields Learning Center

494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Preschool and Child Care for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years old! Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.! *At Sunnyfields Learning Center, our objective is to stimulate our students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills at their individual developmental levels, with hand-on activities to...

Meredith W says "My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring...

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Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.4(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days. The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference library and appropriate books...

Na says "We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm, bright and spacious....

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The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

11 Morris Court Summit, NJ

5.0(8)
I am a Summit resident with a degree in Psychology & Child Development. I offer a small program devoted to the development, socialization and education of infants & toddlers. The Puddingstone is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers a warm environment with many hugs & enrichment. The owner &...

Nazmin T. says "We made the best decision in choosing Pudding Stone Day care for our little girl. She has been attending since September 2016 and it has by far exceeded...

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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
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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Carousel of Learning

244 Kingston Rd Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Quality Childcare 6 weeks - 5 years open all year 7:00-6:00. We include Sign language, Stretch-n-Grow Exercise program, Computer Explorers, Storytellers, BIG JEFF, and Fun Fridays. Weekly themes, and more! We have low staff child ratios and are CPR and First Aid certified. Come visit anytime!

Hannah A. says "This center is extremely caring and professional. I really admire how all of the staff know so much about their job and are so professional with the...

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Kiddie Academy of Florham Park

128 COLUMBIA TPKE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...
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An incredible in-home family childcare in Denville, NJ, run by an experienced mom of 2 that provides days filled with learning and fun. Your child will thrive in an environment that's enriching, clean, safe and very nurturing. Extremely small teacher to child ratios. If you don't want a day care with many children or a nanny is...
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Kiddie Academy of Watchung Square

325 NORTH DR N PLAINFIELD, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...
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Kiddie Academy of Springfield

25 US-22 E SPRINGFIELD, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...
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Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 LIVINGSTON AVE ROSELAND, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
This is a family run school school our mission is to provide the top education for your students and families. We offer hot lunch, soccer on Tuesday and dance on Thursdays that is included! We have special family nights like bingo, family picnic , pajama days. We also offer weekly and monthly news letters! we would love for you...
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Lightbridge Academy of Cranford, NJ

560 SOUTH AVE E CRANFORD, 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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CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

26 HEADQUARTERS PLZ MORRISTOWN, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Cradles to Crayons was created to provide a center that offers an enriching early childhood education program, an atmosphere that encourages fun while learning and the flexibility that is needed for working parents. Because we are not a franchise and are not owned by a major corporation, we can provide the type of individual...
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Lightbridge Academy of Warren

181 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, 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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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Madison, NJ

Daycare centers near you in Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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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