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Find Trusted Drop-In Daycares Near Me in Princeton, NJ

We have 57 drop-in daycares in Princeton, NJ! Compare and find the best drop-in daycare to fit your needs.

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The Polka Dot Place

53 State Road Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

I am a Princeton University Alumna with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and extensive coursework and training in early childhood development. I am the former owner of the legendary Tiger Hall Play Zone which used to be on 206 in the plaza with Mayflower Cleaners. It was a funky preschool and play center hybrid. The page is still active and it gives you an idea about the former spirit of that well loved place. I sold it in the fall of 2013 in order to work on some bigger ventures outside of NJ. Unfortunately, the new owners went out of business shortly after the sale... I now own a larger center in Upstate New York called The Polka Dot Place. It is in a commercial strip mall and licensed for 38 children. I manage it from afar. The pitfall of owning such a large center that is so far away is that I am no longer interacting with children on a daily basis which has always been my passion. My eldest daughter grew up in Tiger Hall for 7 years. All of her best friends are former Tiger Hallers because they grew up together side by side. We went on field trips nearly every day, and like Ms. Frizzle and her gang from The Magic School bus we had a whole lot of hands on fun (and a pet lizard too!). I am hoping to form another tiny pod of children that can stick together from infancy/toddlerdom up to or even beyond Kindergarten (I also homeschool and provide homeschooling services). I have several references from reputable and even celebrity clientele. I offer a top notch service with a focus on the whole child and with a unique focus on personal responsibility and civility. Here are some of the highlights of the program that I am going to provide: Curriculum Based Organic/All-Natural Menu Hands-On Adventures at least twice per week Music, Art and Dance Enrichment Early Literacy Expertise Heavy Focus on Civility and Personal Responsibility Heavy Involvement in Events/Storytimes/Activities in Town Heavy Involvement in Princeton University Campus Activities Daily Schedule Dedicated Playroom Six Passenger Stroller In Town Location Personalized Care and Learning Opening January 15th 2018 Enrolling Ages 12 - 24 months (ideally) One spot currently occupied by my child born on 11/10/16 One spot occupied by a child born on 1/18/17 Cost: $345 per week Refundable Deposit to hold a spot (applied to 1st two weeks of care): $690

Zonke M says "As most first-time parents I had my doubts and fears about leaving my precious one with "strangers". My fears were immediately put at ease during the tour...

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Theriesa

271 Varsity Ave Princeton, NJ

< 1 mi

Stay at home mom with 10 year experience with caring for children. Recent LPN graduate and child development associates.
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Knowledge Beginnings Princeton

450 College Rd E PRINCETON, NJ

3 mi

Welcome to Knowledge Beginnings Princeton! We're located between Trenton and New Brunswick, NJ, conveniently near Route 1. Our center aims to provide a safe and fun environment where your child will make new friends and learn new things. Our nurturing teachers seem to develop the children on an emotional, physical, social, and intellectual level. We believe that everyone belongs in our circle. We love to make new friends and invite you to be a part of our Knowledge Beginnings family!
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Click-n-ride

116 Village Blvd Princeton, NJ

< 1 mi

Have an upcoming Kids Summer Camp to arrange within your busy daily schedule? Need a drop to the friendly neighborhood Maths prep. class once a week? Swim lessons or Soccer practice anyone? Daily pickup required from High School after school programs at 5:00 PM? Going to a Private school? Daily drop to the Township Senior Center or a scheduled ride to the shopping mall, doctor's office. CLICK-N-RIDE is a "WHITE GLOVE" Pick-Up And Drop-Off Service unlike any for your Special Ones!
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Patricia Fagin

1154 Stuart Rd Princeton, NJ

< 1 mi

Patricia Fagin is a locally based child care services provider who offers daycare programs geared for young kids. Located at 1154 Stuart Rd, the provider offers her services to families living in the Princeton, NJ area. Patricia Fagin has been serving the community since she opened in 2010.
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MVP Sports Camp

59 Paul Robeson Pl Princeton, NJ

< 1 mi

The MVP Sports Camp is operated by the Princeton, New Jersey YMCA. Highly competitive children from 4 to 12 are coached in various sports disciplines by highly experienced youth coaches. The lower counselor to camper ratio ensures that the sports campers receive the personal attention that they need. An option to attend camp half day is also available. Full-Facility Family $150 $99 Full-Facility Young Adult (18-26 yrs) $45 $30 Full-Facility Teen (13-17 yrs) $30 $25 Full-Facility Youth (up to 12 yrs) $0 $17 Full-Facility Active Older Adult (62+ yrs) $150 $57 Full-Facility Active Older Adult Family $150 $89
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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

364 GEORGES RD DAYTON, NJ

5.0(1)

8 mi

We are a certified licensed Montessori Pre School and Child Care center. We are family owned and operated for over 45 years. Montessori Children's House provides early education to children starting at 2 1/2 years old - 5 years old. Our environment is warm, bright, and inviting with two spacious classrooms and a beautiful setting for our large, fenced in playground! Our teachers are Montessori certified with many years of experience. Our environment will provide your child with the perfect blend of an education with a curriculum that will meet their individual needs to have their fullest potential reached in their social, emotional, and academic growth! Would you like your child to have an experience of a lifetime? ENROLL TODAY!

Shawna R. says "We've been with them since June 2021 and they've been wonderful with my son. He was ready for school and they are always wonderful and easy to communicate...

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Pee Wee Home Care

13 Chopin Lane Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0(4)

7 mi

I am a fun loving preschool teacher providing babysitting in my home during the summer. I am the Head Teacher in the Three Year Old Program at a local, very prestigious preschool. I have also worked as a nanny in both London and New York. I am college educated and provide a Montessori-type approach to my child care. I believe that children thrive best when in a safe, loving environment where the focus is on learning through fun, daily activities. My practice is small (never more than 4 kids at a time) and I am able to give your child the attention that he / she deserves. My rates are reasonable and I'm very flexible.

Krista G. says "My daughter attended Pee Wee home care full time for over a year starting when she was 3 months old. Lee was great with her from the start and taught her...

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Stacie S's Care

20 Wesleyan Drive Hamilton, NJ

5.0(1)

9 mi

I am an experienced, nurturing and conscientious child care provider with certification. I have a clean, childproof, comfortable and pet free/smoke free home with a fenced-in deck and yard located in Hamilton Square. I am in my twenty-second year providing child care; I will care for up to two children. My child care philosophy emphasizes daily developmental, interactive and social activities. I also believe in daily outdoor play (weather permitting). Please call me at 609-498-5337 to set up an appointment to meet and talk.

Care.com M. says "Stacie has cared for our 2-year old for the past 1.5 years. She takes great care of him and he absolutely loves to be with her and her family. She and...

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Sunflower Family Daycare LLC

34 WHITE OAK COURT Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(3)

6 mi

Sunflower Family Daycare (SFDC) Registered from State Of New Jersey Department of Children and Families provides daycare facilities to Infants and Toddlers in a very neat, clean, and hygienic home environment. Sunflower Family Daycare LLC also provides services to after school and before school kids. Holiday care facility is also available here. New Jersey License No 0450007584 Registered from State Of New Jersey Department of Children and Families (Certificate No. FR122048) Sunflower Family Daycare (SFDC) is providing daycare facilities for kids of age from 0-7 years. We provide full day care facilities to infants, toddlers, kindergarten kids, and other desired kids. Other facilities include: Before and after school care, holiday care. Timing of facilities: 7:00 AM To 6:30 PM (Saturday, Sunday, and all long weekend holiday SFDC remains close) Extra Activities: 1. Reading and writing 2. Rhymes and Riddles 3. Play with Board Games 4. Memory Games 5. Identify colors and shapes 6. Math Puzzle Art and Craft: We specially focus on creativity of kids. Hence we teach them various painting activities like: 1. Coloring the shapes 2. Sketches and drawings 3. Fabric Painting 4. Pottery Painting We also offer Cooking classes for interested kids (During Summer Holidays) Help with School Home Work. Pick Up and Drop off: If school buses are coming into this location area then only we provide this facility. Indoor and outdoor games according to weather conditions. SFDC provides free Milk, Juices, Snacks, Cookies, and bottled water to enrolled kids. Our Slogan: A place where kids feel at home!!!!!

Pramit N says "I would highly recommend Sunflower Family DayCare for your child. Our little one has been going to this homely family day care center for over 3 years now...

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Nature Nurture Play School

38 Shady Lane Hamilton, NJ

5.0(1)

9 mi

State Registered Family Childcare located in Hamilton Township CPR/First Aid certified in infant and child Members of NJFCCPA and NAFCC Now Partnered with Monday Morning Inc. Mission Statement: &quot;Our mission is to provide a family childcare setting that is healthy, nurturing and educational. Where children will be provided the encouragement needed to develop self-confidence and a lifelong love of learning through intentional play, social interaction and wholesome family style meals.&quot; Child Eligibility: Newborn thru six years Why Choose NNPS? * Our curriculum is aided by a teacher and Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise in language and learning development including reading * Your child will get all the comforts of home as well as all the benefits of a newly constructed dedicated preschool classroom * Age appropriate curriculum and socialization to prepare your child for kindergarten. * Focused child care for a small group of children with individualized attention for your child * Owned and operated by two wonderful and dedicated professional women (a mother/daughter team) * Parents will benefit from flexible schedule options * Your child (ages 1 and up) will be provided wholesome and delicious Breakfasts, Lunches, Snacks and beverages every day For more information, contact Gerri and Lindsay at (609) 586-7768 NatureNurturePlaySchool@yahoo.com

Linda R. says "I had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Nature Nuture Play School at a conference. Both teachers are lovely, very dedicated and creative women. The...

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Princeton Pre-k & Childcare For Early Childhood Development

26 Normady Dr Princeton Junction, NJ

5.0(11)

6 mi

Princeton Pre-k & Child Care is offering services for infants to children, 5+ years of age, in a home-based facility registered by the state of New Jersey, ensuring the environment and safety of your children per recommended regulations. Please come and see for yourself how we are providing quality exposure to learning opportunities for your children in a personal & secure home environment - while away from home. We provide a fun learning and loving environment for your child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Your child participates in learning and engaging activities during a scheduled day, based on emergent curriculum (structured & child directed). If you would like more information, please call us at 908-494-8112.

Nivejeetha S. says "Our two year old toddler absolutely loves this place! We had heard about experiences from other parents regarding children often getting sick in...

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Cheerful Cherubs Childcare

105 Coolidge Ave Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0(5)

7 mi

Cheerful Cherubs Childcare is a home based care environment where &quot;loving and learning go hand in hand.&quot; Our philosophy is to nurture the individual child and support their quest for knowledge, experimentation and discovery of the world they live in. We have a custom designed atmosphere focusing on the need for infants and toddlers to explore and have access to support each learning stage they experience. We believe in talking and interacting with each child, all day. We do not use television or computers in the daycare environment. We send videos and text to our parents daily, along with a written report of daily eating, mood and sleeping trends for the day. We encourage self directed play and art exploration. We model our learning environment very much like Montessori. The owner, Linda R. is a Professional Child Care giver of over 20 years. She holds a CDA, and is a Licensed Gentle Sleep Coach. Linda is a New Jersey Registered Caregiver through The Child Care Connection. Linda and all her associates are CPR and First Aid trained. She is a certified specialist in infants and toddlers. Linda prides herself on the love and attention that she gives each child, every day. Her associates work with her and remain with her for years. We maintain small caregiver to child ratios and invite you to come in and visit us!

Michelle D. says "My son started with Linda at Cheerful Cherubs when he was 11 weeks old when I went back to work. I will forever be grateful to Linda for making the...

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Explorations

1805 Princeton Ave Lawrence Township, NJ

7 mi

Early childhood education at a high quality preschool offers many benefits that can help your child achieve more in school and in life - and be more confident as well. No matter what a child's background may be, attending a preschool with a well-developed program can help him or her go further. Studies have shown that even at-risk children are less likely to drop out of high school if they received a high quality preschool education. With such long-lasting benefits, we believe in the efficacy of early childhood education - and we keep up with the latest teaching methods and developments in our field.
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INCLUSIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

3444 QUAKERBRIDGE RD TRENTON, NJ

8 mi

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Marie's Day Care

7 Wynwood Drive Monmouth Junction, NJ

6 mi

Hi, my name is Kelsey. I'm a stay at home mom of three girls. I have a clean, safe, baby proofed home and I am offering full time home day care. In my home we focus on education and making it fun. We live in a community that has a playground, tennis courts and a pool so we always have fun indoors or outside. My home is full of toys, puzzles, books and games for all ages. During the day I am home with my 1 and 3 year old and I am looking to add 2 more children. I am CPR certified for infants, children, and adults. I am also first aid certified. I have had extensive background checks with finger prints done through the FBI database in order to Have my CDL license to work with children. I am not a smoker. I have 1 dog at home that is older so he spends most of the day sleeping in his crate.
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The Rainbow Preschool

200 Hopewell Wertsville Road Hopewell, NJ

7 mi

A small in home daycare/preschool program; just a place for your little ones to learn and grow with love.
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Honey Bee Enrichment Montessori

2525 US-130 CRANBURY, NJ

5.0(1)

8 mi

starting at
$660/mo
We are academically oriented with highly qualified teachers in classroom. Our environment is extremely safe and nurturing.
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Toddle Tots Childcare Center

2575 YARDVILLE HAMILTON SQU RD TRENTON, NJ

5.0(1)

10 mi

starting at
$1075/mo
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 1 more

Kelly J. says "They are smaller school which is nice. The owner is super nice and its a family environment. The curriculum is really good and the kids are always learning...

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Stanworth School

9 Stanworth Road Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(2)

6 mi

We offer extensive programs for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old.

Sonali P says "All three of my children have attended this facility. My oldest skipped first grade which I credit Stanworth for. She first went to an in home center which...

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Recent drop-in daycare reviews from local parents in Princeton, NJ

Drop-In Daycares in Princeton, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 57 listed drop-in daycares

The Polka Dot Place

As most first-time parents I had my doubts and fears about leaving my precious one with "strangers". My fears were immediately put at ease...

- Zonke M

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

We've been with them since June 2021 and they've been wonderful with my son. He was ready for school and they are always wonderful and easy...

- Shawna R.

Pee Wee Home Care

My daughter attended Pee Wee home care full time for over a year starting when she was 3 months old. Lee was great with her from the start...

- Krista G.

FAQs for finding drop-in daycares near you in Princeton, NJ

Drop-in daycare near you in Princeton, NJ can be a flexible and convenient solution for busy parents who need child care on an as-needed basis. This type of child care gives families the flexibility to drop their children off for just a few hours or for an entire day, depending on their individual needs. This kind of drop-in service can help to reduce stress associated with arranging more traditional, longer-term child care options.

Typically, drop-in daycares cater to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, but daycares will vary depending on their facilities and requirements. When reaching out to drop-in daycares in Princeton, NJ, be sure to mention the age of your child or children and confirm they accept children in that range.

While drop-in daycares in Princeton, NJ may require a short registration process and forms to be filled out, it is usually not necessary to make a reservation ahead of time for each visit. This convenience makes drop-in daycare an ideal option for those with unpredictable schedules or when babysitters aren't available due to illness or other unanticipated events. However, drop-in centers may fill up quickly during peak times, so it's always best to call ahead to ensure the needed availability.

When preparing to drop your child off at drop-in daycare near you in Princeton, NJ, it is important to make sure that you are bringing all of the necessary items for a successful and enjoyable experience. Remember to bring any blankets or stuffed animals that may serve as a comfort item -- this may even include pacifiers or sippy cups if necessary. It is also important to remember snacks and drinks, so your child stays well fed throughout their stay. Don't forget essentials like diapers, wipes, and changes of clothing!

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