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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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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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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

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...
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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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Little Papayas In Home Child Care

Raritan Rd Roselle, NJ

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...
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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

State license verified

Academic
International
Montessori
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 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 Warren

181 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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...
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Kingdom Kidz Academy of Piscataway

600 ROOSEVELT AVE PISCATAWAY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$343/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith 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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Tiny Minds Daycare

661 Gornik Dr Perth Amboy, NJ

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Special needs
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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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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Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE VAUXHALL, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1400/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Joyful Days LLC

78 Wolff Ave Edison, NJ

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,...
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Curious Minds

258 King George Road Warren, NJ

Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 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....
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Dream Daycare Inc

1107 W HENRY STREET Linden, NJ

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.
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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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Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ

Child care
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Academic
Faith based
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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 an important decision. You...
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Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave Vauxhall, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 complement our academic program, we...
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Educational classes provided for children from age group 2.5 years to 6 years on weekdays. Weekends dedicated for tutoring mathematics to students from Kindergarten to 10th grade. All services are provided from home in North Edison 08820, right next to Menlo Park Elementary School. Large fenced in back yard for children of all...
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YMCA Metuchen

483 Middlesex Ave Metuchen, NJ

Preschool
Child care
YMCA Metuchen is located in Metuchen, NJ. They offer full-day, half-day and drop-in care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years old children. They provide childcare, preschool and before/after school care. They use creative curriculum that is designed to help children develop their physical, mental, social and emotional being.
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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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