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Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St. Chatham, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Little Friends of Chatham (formerly Little Friends Day School) is a daycare and preschool servicing children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Full-time and part-time scheduling is available. We pride ourselves on being extremely flexible with scheduling. We are open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with extended hours to 7:00 p.m. for an...
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Totally Baby

92 Fairchild Avenue Morris Plains, NJ

Professional in home day care located in Morris Plains owned and operated by Vicki Mound, a local mom of 3 and long time Morris County resident. Close personal attention for your child through interactive play time, daily structure and fun! Flexible drop in hours available by request.
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Little Papayas In Home Child Care

Raritan Rd Roselle, NJ

Little Papayas is run by a dedicated caregiver, Mya, a certified childcare provider with CPR certification and over six years of experience caring for young children. I offer affordable, all-inclusive care for child aged 0-6 years old. For more information, visit our website littlepapayas.com or view details below. Services...
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Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE VAUXHALL, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
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Lightbridge Academy of Warren

181 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, NJ

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
+ 2 more
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

Child care
Preschool
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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Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 LIVINGSTON AVE ROSELAND, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child 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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Little Munchkin Learner's

100 AVALON Roseland, NJ

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...
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Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Reggio emilia
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Bamboo Shoots Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides an accelerated,...
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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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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Curious Minds

258 King George Road Warren, NJ

Cooperative
International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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....
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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

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...
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The Kids Palace

44 South 21st Street Kenilworth, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are a licensed New Jersey Day care center conveniently located in Kenilworth NJ, close to the NJ parkway, routes 21, 22 and 1&9. We provide care and early childhood development for children ages 2 to 13. Our Goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while encouraging social, emotional,...
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Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ

Child care
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Wee Babysit, is an interactive play center that provides hourly, drop-in child care for children ages 6-weeks-old through 12-years-old. Reservations are not required, and drop in anytime! We offer the following: ages 6-weeks-old to 12-years-old, state-licensed facility, CPR certified staff, low hourly rates, snacks and meals,...
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Lovene's Nursery

Bradford Street Orange, NJ

*This is a registered In-Home Nursery. Taking care of your child is what we do best. The owner of this Family Care has been a Certified Substitute teacher in a School District. She also has three years experience with after school tutoring. Together with other education professionals we've designed a truly enriching and rounded...
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At Your Doorstep Nanny and Childcare Services

151 Cedar St North Plainfield, NJ

Cooperative
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
We are committed to providing top quality nanny care. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child we nurture through our program. At your Doorstep Nanny service, we pick up and drop off. Whether you work full-time, a few hours a week or have other outside commitments, choosing a nanny Service is an important decision. You...
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Michelle

Morristown NJ Morristown, NJ

I offer safe, reliable, fun, and educational child care during West Virginia home football games. Football games can be a great event but not always suitable for the little ones. I will provide adequate meals and a safe environment for the children as well as a nap area if needed. I am located only seconds from the stadium for...
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Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave Vauxhall, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Brainiac s Childcare Center and Learning Center is an early education facility that focuses on nurturing and developing a strong educational foundation for all children! Our staff provides daily opportunities for children to experiment, explore and thrive, both socially and intellectually. To complement our academic program, we...
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Come, Play and Learn

61 Myrtle Street Cranford, NJ

Child care
Come, Play and Learn provides a unique program that welcomes all children including those with special needs. The center takes an integrated approach to early childhood education, creating an inclusive setting where the individual and developmentally appropriate needs of every child are met under the direction of a caring,...
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Chatham, NJ. You can start by narrowing down options by location. From there you can read reviews and learn more about cost.

When you drop your child off near you in Chatham, NJ, you should expect to provide the provider with necessary information about your family and your child’s dietary needs, health concerns, and any allergies and medications. It's bes to discuss any particular requests or expectations ahead of time, but be prepared to further review any special circumstances or questions you have during the first drop off.You may also find it helpful to talk about drop off and pick up procedures as well as safety rules with your child ahead of their first day. Setting them up for success by ensuring everyone is comfortable with the arrangement will help make it a stree-free drop off!

Drop-in child care can be a great way to accommodate the ever-shifting needs of families, but it's important to make sure you are taking the necessary precautions before relying on drop-in child care. Make sure to thoroughly research any drop-in child care facility near you in Chatham, NJ you're considering, including checking reviews and discussing any questions you have. When you visit the drop-in care center in person, take time to observe and ask questions about their practices and policies, and ask about what supplies you'll need to send with your child.

Drop-in child care hours in Chatham, NJ will vary by location, but typically these services are available throughout the day. Most drop-in child care centers will open for business around 8 AM and close after 5 PM, although this can vary depending on the center’s size and organization. Some drop-in child care centers may have extended hours, so be sure to discuss your scheduling needs when interviewing your options.

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