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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

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

I Can Kids Child Care and Learning Center

5.0

As a stay at home mom going back to work for the first time, I had very mixed feelings about putting my just turned 2 year old in a daycare. After visiting many where my son refused to even leave my side, I Can Kids was the first place that he actually wanted to be at, and left me to have lunch with...

- Juaneata M

Curious Minds

5.0

Curious Minds is wonderful!! My 2 year old son is excited everyday; clapping & cheering as we pull into the parking lot. The staff are warm, creative, caring, professional & inspiring. The school is absolutely beautiful, I've been taking my son there for three months and I still am impressed every...

- Laura D

Early Start Day Care Center

5.0

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 personable, warm environment. Tina is well educated and with extensive experience with kids on all aspects, social, academically etc. im so...

- Elisa

Drop-in child care in Plainfield, NJ

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.

Child Steps

40 Vann St, Plainfield, NJ

Starting at $17/hr

Offering child care services to families in the area.

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

SDThomas-Jackson


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


I Can Kids Child Care and Learning Center

I Can Kids Child Care and Learning Center

806 Route 1 North, Edison, NJ

Costimate: $276/wk

5.0

(9)

At I Can Kids Child Care and Learning Center, our mission is to provide children with the foundation needed for a happy and successful life. What is the key? Having an 'I CAN' positive attitude! We'll help encourage your child to be more confident, self-reliant and empowered. We offer a New Jersey...
5.0
"I am very happy with I Can Kids! My boys Davion and Donovan are in the day care Monday-Friday. They have been going there for a few years now. I love the cleanliness, activities and curriculum. They have art, physical and motor development. The kids go outside and...

Malai P


Curious Minds

Curious Minds

258 King George Road, Warren, NJ

Costimate: $212/wk

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"My 31/2 yr old child has been attending this school for 3 months now and she really likes it. It is really preparing her for Kindergarten. She is so into learning :)"

Ana B


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...

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...

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...

The Nikola Tesla School of Social Entrepreneurship

1571 Irving St, Rahway, NJ

Starting at $275/wk

The mission of The Nikola Tesla School of Social Entrepreneurship is to prepare scholars to fully engage in global exchange, breakthrough technology, and civic innovation, with the core purpose of promoting the advancement of humanity.

Greatstart Early Learning

4001 Hadley Road Suite F, South Plainfield, NJ

Costimate: $209/wk

Preschool and child care services for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Voted Hulafrog's Most Loved Learning Center, and Best Reviewed Preschool. Provides an International School atmosphere with a strong curriculum that emphasizes both academic and social development.

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...

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...

The Kids Palace

The Kids Palace

44 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, NJ

Costimate: $198/wk

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...

Harbor Learning Center 2

Harbor Learning Center 2

1017 King Georges Post Road, Edison, NJ

Starting at $850/mo

We are a daycare preschool facility. We have 3 locations. We are a family like environment with a private well rounded curriculum. Our curriculum has a hand on approach to learning and a variety of different teaching techniques to enhance every child's different learning abilities. Our subject...

Start-Rite Nursery School

Start-Rite Nursery School

9 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ

Costimate: $216/wk

A state-of-the-art early childhood development center, day care/nursery school caring for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a nurturing, loving environment. Home away from home! Start-Rite Nursery School and Kindergarten has been serving families in the Middlesex County area since 1952. We...

Lightbridge Academy

8 Jane Place, Edison, NJ

Costimate: $210/wk

Hello to all Edison, NJ families! Lightbridge Academy is so excited to be a part of the community and we welcome all Middlesex County families to visit us and discover what sets our school apart! Parents experience peace of mind knowing that their children are receiving the best possible care, along...

Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place, Scotch Plains, NJ

Costimate: $228/wk

5.0

(7)

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...
5.0
"This is a WONDERFUL place to send young children. Beyond taking care of the basic needs of the children, Tina pays attention to each child's specific needs, engages them, and communicates how the child is progressing to the parents. She is not only a caretaker,...

J. L


Childtime-Rahway

Kids 1st 215 Elm Ave, Rahway, NJ

Costimate: $192/wk

5.0

(1)

Childtime located in Rahway, NJ provides quality care for our children and giving their families the peace of mind they deserve. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from...
5.0
"The staff is very nice and friendly and I love this place. When my son started, he could barely speak clearly enough for everyone can understand. Three months later, my son is talking in full sentences. It's clear that the staff truly enjoys what they do and it...

Keisha G


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