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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

Little Munchkin Learner's

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

- Debbie S.

Early Start Day Care Center

I highly recommend. In this day care, run by an experienced teacher, your child will receive individual attention to his/her individual...

- Elisa

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Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ

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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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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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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(7)
Preschool
Child care
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...

Elisa says "I highly recommend. In this day care, run by an experienced teacher, your child will receive individual attention to his/her individual needs, in a clean...

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The Orchard School

360 Passaic Ave Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
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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Dream Daycare Inc

1107 W HENRY STREET Linden, NJ

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
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.

Carline L says "The best child care services in Irvington NJ. She is an excellent provider."

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Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St. Chatham, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
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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Montessori Studio

12 Market Street Clifton, NJ

Montessori Studio is a child centered enrichment program which offers social, educational and recreational activities for children ages 2.5 - 6 years of age. Using the Montessori materials and other inspired educational equipment. Parents can choose to work with their children in our mommy and me sessions or take advantage of...
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Nicole's Little Angels

9 Birch Ave North Caldwell, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Services: Daycare, Emergency care, All Day Virtual Assistance/Daycare, Daily Drop-ins, Date night, Weekend care, Summer Camp, Tutoring, Short Stays, Social Play Groups
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Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Academic
International
+ 5 more
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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Taylor's Early Learning Center

Walnut St Linden, NJ

Our mission at Taylor's Early Learning Center is to provide a safe, high quality and affordable child care. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment that develops each child's cognitive, social/emotional and physical abilities. Our goal is to maintain a nurturing home away from home. We will support children s...
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Lil Wonders Of The World

111 South Avenue Staten Island, NY

6 wks 12 yrs old! (full time/part time available) NYS Licensed Daycare celebrating almost a decade of providing exceptional quality care CPR/First Aid Certified Highly qualified & experienced staff Teaching age level academics Preschool/Kindergarten curriculum utilizing the latest literacy programs FUNEROBICS...
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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
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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Learning Garden Academy of Montville

330 Changebridge Road Suite 201 Pine Brook, NJ

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 1 more
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Precious Feet Christian Daycare and Academy

189 STUYVESANT AVE NEWARK, NJ

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 LIVINGSTON AVE ROSELAND, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
+ 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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Growing and Learning Academy

21 Davis Ave Kearny, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Growing and Learning Academy LLC mission is to provide top level child care. The children are exposed to a wide range of activities including art and craft, socialization, gross motor activities, math , science, language arts. Growing and Learning Academy offers innovative learning programs. Creating Bright Minds!
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Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE VAUXHALL, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Korporate Kids Learning Center

155 Commerce Rd Cedar Grove, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
Korporate Kids has been caring and educating children since 1991. We take pride in our warm and loving environment; a place where parents feel comfortable and where children enjoy returning day after day. Here at Korporate Kids, we focus on children's safety, well- being and happiness. You will find five age-appropriate...
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The Kids Palace

44 South 21st Street Kenilworth, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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When you drop your child off near you in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, 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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