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Recent drop-in child care reviews from local parents in East Orange, NJ

Drop-In Child Care in East Orange, NJ are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care

Halsted Family Daycare

So far so good My 11 month old daughter just started a few weeks ago and Ms. Lakasha has taken the time to get to know her and her needs....

- Jasmine H.

Little Papayas In Home Child Care

Mya is so much more than a caregiver! Mya is amazing at what she does. Mya is a dedicated and passionate provider who goes above and beyond...

- Paige B

Happy Face Child Care

Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are...

- Melissa C.

Drop-In Child Care in East Orange:

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Baby Love Christian Academy Learning Center

228 S HARRISON ST EAST ORANGE, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$960/mo
Faith based
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Halsted Family Daycare

241 Halsted Street East Orange, NJ

3.8(4)
Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Child care
Hello my name is Lakasha. I am one of the best childcare providers located in the East Orange area. I have been registered with PROGRAMS FOR PARENT over 20 years. Please feel free to call 973-676-5553 for more information. Also we provide everything in my daycare. Food, diapers, wipes. Don't hesitate pick up the phone call...

Jasmine H. says "So far so good My 11 month old daughter just started a few weeks ago and Ms. Lakasha has taken the time to get to know her and her needs. They are very...

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Family Child Care Provider

204 Norht Maple Ave East Orange, NJ

My goal is to provide exceptional service to every enrolled child. From infants/toddlers and preschool children I offer full, part time or drop in service. Flexible hours to accommodate all working schedules are available upon request. My homes is set up with a number of educational toys and exercises to keep children active and...
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Little Papayas In Home Child Care

Raritan Rd Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
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...

Paige B says "Mya is so much more than a caregiver! Mya is amazing at what she does. Mya is a dedicated and passionate provider who goes above and beyond for all...

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Happy Face Child Care

99 Garfield Avenue Lodi, NJ

4.9(11)
Do you need a day off or a last-minute childcare? Do you need a trustworthy childcare? While your child is in my care, I will nurture and attend to his or her needs as an individual. As a team, you and I can assure we take the steps to help your child become a confident, happy, independent individual. Please click this link...

Melissa C. says "Rosa is amazing at what she does! I always feel safe dropping my son off everyday. Rosa cares for him and the other children like they are her own. She...

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creative beginnings preschool

36 GOULD ST VERONA, NJ

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "My Daughter loved this school, we were so sad when we moved. Luckily the owners have another center closer to where we moved. We were able to get the...

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TEACH Academy ChildCare

2115 MILLBURN AVE MAPLEWOOD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Special needs
Cooperative
Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
+ 3 more
At Teach Academy Childcare and Afterschool Program, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our program is designed for children from 0 months to 13 years old, offering personalized attention and care that meets the unique needs of each child. With a focus on academic...

Care Member says "I recommend TEACH Academy Child Care Center to give your child a head start at learning. The staff is knowledgeable , compassionate, supportive and...

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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...

Mary C. says "They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different...

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LITTLE SCHOLAR NURSERY SCHOOL

444 UNION AVE BELLEVILLE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Kindergarten
+ 3 more
At Little Scholar... It is very important to provide children with a safe nurturing environment in which they can learn and succeed in life. At Little Scholar we strive to do just that. Our preschool has been providing early childhood services in Belleville/Nutley since 1978. Combined the staff at Little Scholar has over...

Anita C. says "Very caring staff members and teachers! They are also very good with communication."

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Precious Feet Christian Daycare and Academy

189 STUYVESANT AVE NEWARK, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool

Oneila .. says "The director is an excellent person and has a nice personality and is understanding when she takes care of your child. She understands like a mother and...

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Collective Community Services, LLC

3840 HOMESTEAD PARK NEWARK, NJ

5.0(5)
starting at
$1600/mo
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare

Care Member says "Yes this was great experience for my kids nice and clean day care and definitely great with children….."

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Clifton Playhaus

66 Second St Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We offer a secure, nurturing environment in which children are able to establish the solid educational foundations they need to assure success in future academic endeavors. Our program is specifically developed for each age group and ensures that all of our children receive the necessary emotional, physical and educational...

J.W says "I met with the Director Sandra. She has such a beautiful spirit. I told her some of the concerns I had at my prior daycare and she reassured me that it...

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier preschools in Hudson County valuing...

Care Member says "Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their...

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THE WONDER YEARS

255 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$100/mo
Child care
Preschool
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Smart Start Academy

552 9th St Hoboken, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Our mission is to create a nurturing, safe and respectful environment for our students, parents and teachers. We strive to create an exceptional learning experience for the whole child, cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively. We service students from 6 weeks to 1st grade. We are the only all inclusive...

Megan M says "Staff has been amazing with my child. Always coming back with a smile on her face"

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Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC

436 RIDGE RD N ARLINGTON, NJ

5.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center has been by far the best place to take my children. Upon entering you feel the warm cozy and clean environment. The...

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Nicole's Little Angels LLC

9 BIRCH AVE CALDWELL, NJ

5.0(4)
starting at
$1800/mo
Cooperative
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 1 more
UPDATED!! WE have 5 full-time spots available 2 infants and 3 preschoolers For SEPTEMBER 2024 DON'T WAIT ENROLL TODAY! Philosophy We believe children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and loved. Therefore, we at Nicole Little Angels LLC will provide our children with a warm, caring, comfortable, and...

Genevive J. says "Nicole is amazing, her personality is wonderful. She has a love for children, and she is very gifted in that area. Highly recommend! "

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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
+ 3 more
Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or French. Our curriculum...

Rosita B. says "Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

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Ivy Primary Prep

675 MONMOUTH ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1895/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Academic
Day Care
Child care
+ 1 more
At Ivy Primary Prep we have taken an innovative approach to focus on development of the whole student by emphasizing a curriculum that includes physical, social, and emotional components. Each class is capped at 10 students to foster an academically challenging environment with maximum student-teacher engagement. Our IVY...
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Viky's Home Care

285 Park Ave Rutherford, NJ

Trustworthy, affordable quality child care for your infant or toddler. We offer daily activities, crafts, music classes, and Spanish classes. Lunch, snacks, dinner, diapers, formula, milk & wipes included with tuition. Organic home made foods, and organic milk is what we use. Drop cam installed for your peace of mind so you...
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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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