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Drop-In Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 41 listed drop-in child care

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

TEACH Academy ChildCare

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

- Care member

Curious Minds

Curious Minds is wonderful!! My 2 year old son is excited everyday; clapping & cheering as we pull into the parking lot. The staff are...

- Laura D.

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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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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 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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TEACH Academy ChildCare

2115 MILLBURN AVE MAPLEWOOD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
+ 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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Curious Minds

258 King George Road Warren, NJ

5.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
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 children and their families....

Laura D. says "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,...

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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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Lightbridge Academy of Warren

181 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
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 offering excellence in the...

Care Member says "Lightbridge staff is very caring, and they have a very enriching curriculum for kid's daily activities. They offer a very nurturing environment for the...

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Joyful Days LLC

78 Wolff Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(6)
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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 slots. We are open Monday-Friday,...

Georgette N. says "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...

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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

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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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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Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave Westfield, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
International
Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
+ 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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Lightbridge Academy of Edison

8 Jane Place EDISON, NJ

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Child care
+ 3 more
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 offering excellence in the...
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Lightbridge Academy of Woodbridge

458 AMBOY AVE WOODBRIDGE, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
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 offering excellence in the...
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Tiny Minds Daycare

661 Gornik Dr Perth Amboy, NJ

Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
In-Home daycare
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 communication, you can rest...
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Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ

Child care
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BRAINIACS 2

1178 Morris Ave.  UNION, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Child care
Preschool
+ 2 more
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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Lightbridge Academy of Iselin

116 GRAND ST ISELIN, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child care
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 offering excellence in the...
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The Kids Palace

44 South 21st Street Kenilworth, NJ

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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Kassandra Daycare

58J Reading Rd Edison, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
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 kids from home, during the...
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Kingdom Kidz Academy of Piscataway

600 ROOSEVELT AVE PISCATAWAY, NJ

starting at
$343/mo
Faith based
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Kingdom Kidz is a safe environment we're kids will learn, grow and have the best experience. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and a private playground. Our staff takes state courses and CPR and first aid certified.
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You can use Care.com to find a drop-in child care center near you in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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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