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Brainiac's Child Care

5.0

Come join the Experience......Brainiacs is the PLACE...... where children get the Joy of Learning.........

- SDThomas-Jackson

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy

5.0

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy staff are caring professionals. Their curriculum is terrific. The children are engaged in hands-on learning experiences. Last month the kids were able to see chicks hatching at the daycare. I highly recommend this day!! They prepare the children to enter...

- Marie L

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

5.0

Little Explorers has nailed the perfect balance of a great school curriculum mixed with the comfort and values that come with an in home facility. My kids wake up excited for school every day, and they are learning so much! Ms. Katie is phenomenal at keeping families aware of what is happening in...

- Erin

Here We Grow Childcare

5.0

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 sending our daughter in the future. They have helped our four year old learn to write his name along with other important preschool curriculum. The...

- Jillian &

Springdale Montessori

5.0

This is the Best Children Daycare you can find in Woodbridge, Iselin area. My child has been going there from last 3 years, I was recommended by another parent to go to this school and so far it has been excellent experience with them. My daughter has been sharing so many amazing things she has...

- Carrie C

Drop-in child care in Cranford, NJ

Come, Play and Learn

Come, Play and Learn

61 Myrtle Street, Cranford, NJ

Costimate: $258/wk

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...

Lightbridge Academy of Cranford

560 South Avenue E, Cranford, NJ

Costimate: $266/wk

From the first 'hello' of the day, to the last 'good-bye', we want every child to feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development and education of your child. You have trusted us to care and educate your children for many...

Lightbridge Academy of Cranford

560 South Avenue E, Cranford, NJ

Costimate: $266/wk

From the first "hello" of the day, to the last "good-bye", we want every child to feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development and education of your child. You have trusted us to care and educate your children for many...

Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave, Vauxhall, NJ

Costimate: $331/wk

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"My son went to Brainiacs for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4. Then he graduated from the program and went to Kindergarten in another school district. I had a parent conference with his new Kindergarten teacher, and she informed me that my son was more than ready for...

Lolita T


Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy

189 Stuyvesant Avenue, Newark, NJ

Starting at $225/wk

5.0

(2)

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy is a "step in the right direction where children learn, play, and grow." We offer childcare services for children ages 2 1/2 and up. Our convenient hours of operation include Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Transportation is available for certain...
5.0
"Not just a daycare facility, Precious Feet provides an early education curriculum. The children have structure, are taught to write, read, and arithmetic. I would 100% recommend Precious moments for their staff, passion, and commitment to the children."

Tabatha R


Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ

Costimate: $222/wk

4.0

(4)

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy, conveniently located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue at the border of West Orange and Livingston, NJ prides itself in providing high quality daycare and preschool experience for all enrolled children and families. We offer educational programs which meet or exceed...
5.0
"Little Explorers has nailed the perfect balance of a great school curriculum mixed with the comfort and values that come with an in home facility. My kids wake up excited for school every day, and they are learning so much! Ms. Katie is phenomenal at keeping...

Erin


Here We Grow Childcare

Here We Grow Childcare

1088 Rossville Avenue, Staten Island, NY

Costimate: $211/wk

5.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Just from visiting his place, I would say I would def send my baby here, just haven't decided if it's too far out of the way for us. The place was neat and clean, the small group of toddlers all looked happy and the owner Gloria and the teacher I saw there were...

Tiffany O


Springdale Montessori

Springdale Montessori

23 Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ

Costimate: $204/wk

3.7

(3)

At Springdale Montessori we have committed ourselves to achieving the following goals for our children and families: To provide a solid academic foundation through the Montessori Philosophy To assist children in developing a positive self-image. To provide a child-centered environment that...
5.0
"Very good school.Very good method of teaching."

Manu


Dream Daycare Inc

Dream Daycare Inc

1107 W HENRY STREET, Linden, NJ

Starting at $250/wk

5.0

(2)

We are a home based family Daycare. We have been involved with children for the past 8 years. We can assure you that your child will be in good care and will enjoy being in our home environment. You are very welcome to visit us anytime. We look forward to working with you.
5.0
"The best child care services in Irvington NJ. She is an excellent provider."

Carline L


Little Friends of Chatham

Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St., Chatham, NJ

Costimate: $234/wk

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...

Scotch Plains Montessori

Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ

Costimate: $228/wk

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...

Christine Gibson

Christine Gibson

41 Nadal Pl, Staten Island, NY

Starting at $350/wk

My name is Christine Gibson, I have been doing child daycare for the past 15 years. I have my certification in infant, toddler and adult CPR and first aid. I am also. Certified License Nurse Technician for the past 25 years. I am very flexible with my hours and days so please feel free to call me...

QuickCare, LLC

QuickCare, LLC

225G Signs RD, Staten Island, NY

Costimate: $350/wk

Providing quality and convenient sitter service for parents in need of childcare before or after daycare hours, run errands/attend appts without children, enjoy an evening out, working late or just need a break.

The Learning Land

The Learning Land

301 12 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ

Costimate: $170/wk

The Learning Land is a progressive children's center focused on growing the entire child. We believe in cultivating their academic and artistic intellect, all while nurturing their social and emotional maturation.

Nurturing Babies

Nurturing Babies

1828 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ

Starting at $850/hr

Child care for infants up to 5 years of age. I have worked with children for over 20 plus years and have worked and owned a daycare of my own.

Ms Mary's Kid's Place

Ms Mary's Kid's Place

197 Tuxedo Pkwy, Newark, NJ

Starting at $15/hr

Cost is $200.00 for infants and 175.00, children 3 and up, 0 per week. My hours of business are 6 am to 6 pm. Anytime after 6 pm is $20 per hour. Open Monday - Friday. I will do aftercare until 6 pm. I am accepting infants and toddlers up to the age of 4 years old for full day care. I am CPR...

Little Lambs Preschool & Kindergart

Little Lambs Preschool & Kindergart

229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield, NJ

Costimate: $223/wk

Nurturing the whole child - intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially, Little Lamb Preschool and Kindergarten is a non-profit organization designed to provide a Christian education for families with preschool and kindergarten aged children. The School provides an educational...

Refine Montessori Academy

Refine Montessori Academy

165 Amherst Ave, Colonia, NJ

Costimate: $232/wk

Refine Montessori Academy is Licensed Family Child Care. Learning around the individual interests of the child. Early development is fundamental to the growth of your child. RMA has Full Time/ Part-Time programs. RMA OPEN: Monday to Friday- 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The RMA mission is to create...

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ

Costimate: $223/wk

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...

Tiny Minds Daycare

Tiny Minds Daycare

661 Gornik Dr, Perth Amboy, NJ

Starting at $13/hr

Balanced learning for well-rounded children. With a combination of child-initiated activities and teacher-directed learning, our preschool program is a structured learning environment where kids become students who are really excited about learning and ready to grow. With newsletters and constant...

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