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Applecore Learning

5.0

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 happy mom! Let me start by saying, I never met any of the staff prior to my visit. I didn't even know this school existed. I researched every...

- Lamoye S

Brainiac's Child Care

5.0

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

- SDThomas-Jackson

Dream Daycare Inc

5.0

The best child care services in Irvington NJ. She is an excellent provider.

- Carline 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

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

Drop-in child care in Maplewood, NJ

Applecore Learning

Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ

Starting at $180/wk

4.4

(12)

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...
5.0
"I was able to attend a trip with the school recently. I was amazed how sweet and thoughtful the staff were. I had GREAT time and so did my son. Applecore Learning is one of the best kept secrets, if you are looking for a family friendly center, I would highly...

#1DAD


Mina's Kids Day Care Center

Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ

Costimate: $150/wk


BE GREAT TRANSPORT

300 PARKER AVE, Maplewood, NJ

Costimate: $150/wk

Transportation company located in Maplewood NJ. Employees with over 10 years in school transportation experience. Worked with Union and Essex County School District.

St. John's Family Day Care

12 Henry Pl, Maplewood, NJ

Costimate: $156/wk


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


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 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
"Katie is an awesome teacher. I truly trust her with my child. I know when my child is in her care my child is learning and being well taken care of. I would highly recommend her."

Eugenia R


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
"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!!...

Marie L


The Orchard School

The Orchard School

360 Passaic Ave, Caldwell, NJ

Costimate: $220/wk

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"The Orchard School Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Ms Celia Ly Preschool/childcare Jersey City, NJ 07306 To whom may concern: In response to your recent advertisement, please accept this letter in application for Preschool/childcare. Specialist position currently...

Celia 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...

Nicole's Little Angels

Nicole's Little Angels

9 Birch Ave, North Caldwell, NJ

Costimate: $222/wk

Services: Daycare, Emergency care, All Day Virtual Assistance/Daycare, Daily Drop-ins, Date night, Weekend care, Summer Camp, Tutoring, Short Stays, Social Play Groups

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...

Montessori Studio

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...

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...

Leap 2 Learning Childcare

Leap 2 Learning Childcare

36 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield, NJ

Starting at $190/wk

My name is Rose Lindor. I am a Registered Nurse with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and certification in CPR & First Aid. I always had an innate desire to care for people and over time, this desire gravitated especially towards children. Over the past couple of years my heart has been yearning to...

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...

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...

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.

Virtual Academy

Virtual Academy

Clifton NJ, Clifton, NJ

Costimate: $210/wk

Virtual Academy is a virtual option for a full preschool education delivered via Zoom Monday through Friday 9 am - 10:30 am. Program delivery is given by NJ certified Early Childhood Educators. Virtual Academy also offers a reading program, tutoring services, and virtual Kindergarten. Visit our...

New Generation Learning Center

New Generation Learning Center

60 River Rd, East Hanover, NJ

Starting at $1250/mo

New Generation Learning Center is a Daycare and Preschool serving ages 0 - 5 and also offering Before and After school care for elementary school age kids. We also offer Summer Camp ages 2 - 10. We pride ourselves in being a green daycare. Our students not only get outstanding academics skills but...

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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Maplewood, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.