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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Caldwell, NJ

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 P.

Love And Care

5.0

Evelyn is amazing! From the very first day she loved my son as her own. My son attended Love and Care for a little over two years and thoroughly enjoyed it. Evelyn taught him numbers, letters, songs, sign language, Spanish, and social skills. My son excelled under her tutelage both developmentally...

- Care member

Fun Time Child Care

5.0

I am currently using Ms. Jeanette for occasional night's and weekends as my child care option. She has made herself available as a convenience not for herself but as a way of helping me out in my complicated work life. I met her last year and she has been a friendly, caring, fun person for my now 3...

- Carmen S

Carol's Home Daycare

5.0

Carol was an absolute godsend for our son. He has always been a bit shy and sensitive and Carol gave him exactly what he needed to feel comfortable. She nurtured when he felt apprehensive, she was firm when he needed redirection, and she praised when he had good behavior. I always felt comfortable...

- Mallory G.

Jan's Shining Stars Preschool/daycare Llc

5.0

My son loves Ms. Jan and all the activities she plans for him. She is knowledgable about academics and provides a safe learning environment for my son. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone who is looking for a placement.

- Melissa

Drop-in daycares in Caldwell, NJ

The Orchard School

The Orchard School

360 Passaic Avenue, Caldwell, NJ

We are an Early Childhood Education Center dedicated to creating responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in the Twenty First Century. We aim to create an environment that nurtures an honest, respectful, responsible, and creative child who is capable of problem solving through investigation...

I offer family style care and attention for all children. I love to nurture and teach. Keeping little ones active and busy is important and necessary. I believe in taking daily walks, teaching little ones how to tie their shoes, teaching them some of the early stage fundamentals is something I...

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ

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
"Ms. Katie was my son's first teacher. He loved how she always welcomed him to school with a caring smile and open arms. He was only a little over a year and was always excited to say his teacher's name, "Katie." Ms. Katie gave my son a wonderful first school...

Christine A.


Love And Care

Love And Care

17 Grand Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ

4.7

(9)

My son was my inspiration to care for children. When he was a little boy, we did story time, sang and dance, work on arts and crafts and play sports in our backyard. Children are my passion and I have lots of patience, love and understanding for their needs and every step of their development. I...
5.0
"Evelyn is wonderful! she watched my son from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2. She helped potty train, teach my son his letters & numbers, and prepared him for preschool. She really cares about the children. Every holiday and birthday, Evelyn will stage the children for a cute...

Ashlee A.


Fun Time Child Care

Fun Time Child Care

91 Halsey St., Newark, NJ

5.0

(6)

-Qualified, Dependable, Nurturing Child care provider. -Spanish and English speaking provider(s) -Monday-Friday 7:30am-7pm (Date nights and weekends also.) -Over 15 years of experience with infants through preteens -On-site camera for parent to log in as often as they like between 9am-5pm -I am...
5.0
"Ms Perez cared for my children when they were younger. She is a very caring, loving, understanding and structured person. I love how she keeps the kids and there environment ever clean. She makes sure the kids eat healthy, she was able to get my kids to eat stuff...

Unique J.


Carol's Home Daycare

Carol's Home Daycare

103 Klinger Rd, East Hanover, NJ

5.0

(3)

With over 30 years experience, I am confident your child will thrive both socially and academically in a clean, safe and fun home daycare environment. Prior to opening my daycare 8 years ago, I was a Paraprofessional in a Preschool Special Education Classroom for many years, as well as an...
5.0
"Always felt very comfortable leaving our son with Carol. She is so great with the all the kids and keeps a very clean, safe and happy environment."

Adrian M


5.0

(1)

I'm Jan, Owner/Teacher/Child Care Provider of Jan's Shining Stars Preschool/Daycare LLC. Our goal is to foster your child's love of learning through fun and educational activities. Every day is full of arts and crafts, rhythm and movement (music), Toddler/Preschool Skills, stories, fun themes and...
5.0
"My son loves Ms. Jan and all the activities she plans for him. She is knowledgable about academics and provides a safe learning environment for my son. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone who is looking for a placement."

Melissa


Srg Family Childcare

Srg Family Childcare

64 Harrison Road, Parsippany, NJ

5.0

(5)

At SRGHOSH Family Childcare,LLC, we understand that choosing the right childcare provider is a critical decision for every parent. That's why we strive to offer the best possible care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. Organic Food for Healthy Growing Minds...
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found SRG Family Daycare. It truly is a hidden gem. My twins have been going there since they were about a year old. This is more like a second home to my kids and they love going there. I am stress free everyday when I drop them off because...

Shruti P


Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0

(2)

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the...
5.0
"My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...

Ashley T


Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC

Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC

917 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ

5.0

(2)

We are a family owned and operated preschool for children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. We have an age appropriate curriculum to prepare your child for kindergarten. Our staff includes NJ certified teachers.
5.0
"Amazing! Great staff! Great environment!"

Jen


Circle Of Love Child Care

Circle Of Love Child Care

641 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ

4.7

(3)

Care Giver: Week Nights from 6pm to 11pm, Weekends as Needed and Date Nights! Contact Ms. Sylvia at 973 420 3897 for Intereview!
4.0
"Circle of Love provides a nurturing, fun, and educational stimulating environment for young children. This is the place to see your child excel in development of motor skills, mental enrichment, and positive social behavior."

J. D


Nature's Nest

Nature's Nest

18 Wildwood Trail, Boonton, NJ

5.0

(1)

An at-home environment you can trust. Truly a second home for children & families! A place to learn, be nurtured, explore curiosity, grow and thrive in the most natural of settings. Significant research has provided evidence that warm, loving, and home-like settings are natural learning...
5.0
"Sarah is caring, knowlegeable, and very reliable and the kids always have a great time with her!"

Sarah M.


Little Munchkin Learner's

Little Munchkin Learner's

100 AVALON, Roseland, NJ

5.0

(7)

HELLO PARENTS, LITTLE MUNCHKIN LEARNER'S Little Munchkin Learner's shapes the lives of our little ones and helps them grow and develop as individuals. Little Munchkin Learner's offers an experience flush with fun, friendship, learning, and adventure. Join us ! LITTLE MUNCHKIN FULL TIME...
5.0
"For the first 9 months of my daughter's life after giving birth we were totally inseparable. As much as I would want us to remain this way, I have to work and finding someone to care for her in the same manner that I would was definitely a priority. At little...

Alicia J.


Carousel of Learning

Carousel of Learning

244 Kingston Rd, Parsippany, NJ

5.0

(1)

Quality Childcare 6 weeks - 5 years open all year 7:00-6:00. We include Sign language, Stretch-n-Grow Exercise program, Computer Explorers, Storytellers, BIG JEFF, and Fun Fridays. Weekly themes, and more! We have low staff child ratios and are CPR and First Aid certified. Come visit anytime!
5.0
"This center is extremely caring and professional. I really admire how all of the staff know so much about their job and are so professional with the children. There are so many programs offered at Carousel it has benefit my child so much. The Director, Debbie,...

Hannah A.


Baby Love Christian Academy Learning Center

Baby Love Christian Academy Learning Center

228 S Harrison St, EAST ORANGE, NJ

Starting at $960/mo

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KinderCare Whippany

KinderCare Whippany

45 Whippany Rd, WHIPPANY, NJ

We prepare your child for a lifetime of learning! When your child joins us for their early education, you can feel confident that we’re going to make their experience as rich and rewarding as possible. Annual assessments are one way we make sure we’re helping your child meet their academic and...

Little Sprouts Family Daycare

Little Sprouts Family Daycare

186 Greenwood Avenue, Madison, NJ

GREAT OPTION FOR LIMITING EXPOSURES NJ STATE REGISTERED for 25 years. Specializing in infants through preschool. - CPR certified - NJ State EMT. (Volunteer) - Trained in body substance isolation (BSI) - Epi-pen administration training certification - Nebulizer treatment certification + inspected...

Tray Way LLC

Tray Way LLC

5 Lawrence St Unit 518, Bloomfield, NJ

We are a transportation & delivery business that provides a wide range of services. We are now expanding to transporting children to and from school amongst other places such as extra curriculum activities throughout the week.

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...

Little Daisy's Day Care

Little Daisy's Day Care

34 Carrelton Drive, Paterson, NJ

Little Daisy's Day Care allows your child to learn, play and interact while in a home setting. Our goal is for each child to thrive, physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally, while obtaining the skills they need to grow as individuals. At Little Daisy's Day Care your most precious gift is our...

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