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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Scotch Plains, NJ

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

Little Papayas In Home Child Care

5.0

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 children. We were sad to see her go! My son still talks about her!

- Paige B

Joyful Days LLC

5.0

We are so blessed to have found Joyful Days. The love and care my newborn baby(now toddler) receives from Sheretta and Ms. Maxine is beyond my expectations. My son enjoys being here everyday where he has learned so much already and gets to interact with other children. Clean, fun, and loving...

- Georgette N.

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.

Dream Daycare Inc

5.0

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

- Carline L

Drop-in child care in Scotch Plains, NJ

Early Start Day Care Center

Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place, Scotch Plains, NJ

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
"Ana Soler I've had both my childten is daycare - my oldest for 2 yrs and now my youngest for 3 yrs. Due to the small number of children, they all receive highly personalized attention. At age 4 my youngest was reading the same books his brother was reading last...

Ana S


Scotch Plains Montessori

Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ

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...

Little Papayas In Home Child Care

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...
5.0
"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 children. We were sad to see her go! My son still talks about her!"

Paige B


Joyful Days LLC

Joyful Days LLC

78 Wolff Ave, Edison, NJ

5.0

(6)

At Joyful Day LLC, we believe parents are the most important people in a child's life, however, we are committed to providing high quality child care in a family like atmosphere, while supporting you as a family. Because we know families are unique, we offer per diem rates as well as temporary...
5.0
"We are so blessed to have found Joyful Days. The love and care my newborn baby(now toddler) receives from Sheretta and Ms. Maxine is beyond my expectations. My son enjoys being here everyday where he has learned so much already and gets to interact with other...

Georgette N.


Curious Minds

Curious Minds

258 King George Road, Warren, NJ

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


Dream Daycare Inc

Dream Daycare Inc

1107 W HENRY STREET, Linden, NJ

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

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...

Taylor's Early Learning Center

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...

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ

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

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...

Kassandra Daycare

Kassandra Daycare

58J Reading Rd, Edison, NJ

Stay at home mother of 2, Son is 4 in preschool, have a 5 month old that stays home with me. Looking to watch 3 to 4 kids a week for working moms in the area. Have classroom teaching experience as well as my masters in school counseling. Love children, looking to stay home with my daughter and watch...

Lightbridge Academy of Woodbridge

Lightbridge Academy of Woodbridge

458 Amboy Avenue, WOODBRIDGE, NJ

Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by...

Brainiacs Child Care Center

Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE, VAUXHALL, NJ

Starting at $1400/mo

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.

The Kids Palace

The Kids Palace

44 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, NJ

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...

Mina's Kids Day Care Center

Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ


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........."

Shawn-dneise T.


CONCERN MOM CHILDCARE SERVICES

CONCERN MOM CHILDCARE SERVICES

907 CHANCELLOR AVE, IRVINGTON, NJ

5.0

(2)

At Concern Mom Childcare Services, we believe in the power of community—where our staff, parents, and extended families come together as a village to nurture and support every child. Through consistent collaboration and strong partnerships, we ensure a safe and enriching environment for all. We...
5.0
" I like the way that they teach the kids because I could see improvement on my kids. They are doing great."

Sylvienne P.


I Can Kids Child Care and Learning Center

I Can Kids Child Care and Learning Center

806 Route 1 North, Edison, NJ

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
"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...

Juaneata M.


CRADLES TO CRAYONS LEARNING CENTER, LLC.

932 SOUTH AVE W, WESTFIELD, NJ

5.0

(4)

5.0
"They are very professional and efficient. The staff is really caring. We love it there and we love the staff!"

David H.


At Your Doorstep Nanny and Childcare Services

151 Cedar St, North Plainfield, NJ

We are committed to providing top quality nanny care. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child we nurture through our program. At your Doorstep Nanny service, we pick up and drop off. Whether you work full-time, a few hours a week or have other outside commitments, choosing a nanny Service is...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 32 listed drop-in child care.