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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Dover, NJ

We have 28 pre-k schools in Dover, NJ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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El Primer Paso, Ltd.

29 Segur St Dover, NJ

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El Primer Paso, Ltd. is a New Jersey licensed day care and preschool strategically located to provide early education to children residing at 29 Segur St, Dover, NJ and nearby communities. Their center offers different kinds of services to every latino family's need such as daycare, preschool and pre-K schooling, and camps.
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MY SCHOOL CREATIVE CHILDCARE

5.0(1)

9 mi

321 OAK RIDGE RD OAK RIDGE, NJ

My School is a small, Christian influenced daycare and pre-school where we treat everyone as family. Our “littles” enjoy spacious play areas both inside and outside as well as our engaging classrooms where we help them further explore their world through academic and play based learning to ready them for their move up to kindergarten. Our nursery is self-contained with its own deck area to enjoy the outdoors in a safe space. My School is an authorized bus stop for both Jefferson and West Milford Schools to assist you with your before and after school needs.

Sharron S. says "We had our grandson there from infant till kindergarten and I absolutely love that school. It is so caring so loving so helpful in every way imaginable....

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ICMC Preschool

5.0(2)

3 mi

1 MANNINO DR ROCKAWAY, NJ

A high quality neighborhood PRESCHOOL with a focus on Islamic identity. As a center, our emphasis is on community. We need to work together to help learning continue. The importance of working together extends between school and home. Teachers, staff and parents must communicate and share ideas so the child’s interests are best met. By pairing teacher and parent, we can help your child acquire the skills, attitudes, and habits to do well in school and in life. There are twelve main areas from which learning emerges. Through these topics, we can build off what children know to explore and comprehend the unknown. - Belief in and consciousness of God (Allah SWT) and his prophets is the foundation for a strong moral character and Islamic identity. We develop this through read-alouds, learning short du’as, and short surahs. - A rich intentional environment is essential in promoting curiosity and imaginative play. Our materials in the classroom are age appropriate and chosen intentionally to encourage open-ended play. - A safe and nurturing environment is foundation to learning. Our teachers and staff guide the children through conflicts and interactions with their classmates, teaching them to identify big emotions and strategies to deal with them. - The love for learning starts with introduction to new concepts and encouragement of curiosity. We build language and literacy skills through sounds and words, books and stories, and writing. - We discover mathematical relationships through number and size, patterns, objects, and shapes. - Learning through play experiences and by imitating and pretending builds imagination, promotes social skills and helps children gain a better understanding of daily experiences. - Creating with art by using different materials and exploring what they can do with them is fascinating to children. They are less interested in making a product. - Tasting and preparing food promotes thinking, and social and fine motor skills. - Exploring sand and water is funs because it's a natural part of everyday life. It becomes a special activity when toys are added to it to explore. Sand play leads to discoveries, develops fine motor skills and promotes pretending as children create things like sand castles. - Readiness skills are an important pre-requisite to academic learning. Individual and small group activities, and pretend play are used to develop these skills. - Learn to think and make choices - Listen and follow directions through activities. - Learning to problem solving skills - Concentration skills - Building fine motor skills - Building gross motor skills

Suhair N. says "My family and I have been extremely happy with the preschool. Our daughter learns with a creative and hands on approach. She loves going to school each...

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Away We Grow

111 Old Bloomfield Avenue Parsippany, NJ

9 mi

Away We Grow Child Care is a family operated preschool, caring for and educating children since 2008. We are open year-round, offering full-time, part-time, and flexible schedules for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K 3, and Pre-K 4. At Away We Grow, our lessons are tailored to fit the different developmental needs and ages of the children in our programs. Since we feel it's important for children to have opportunities to learn in different ways, our experienced and qualified teachers engage students with a variety of structured and free-play activities. We are conveniently located minutes away from routes 46, 80, 280, and 287. To learn more about our services, feel free to call our team.
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Heritage Children's Academy

1360 SUSSEX TPKE RANDOLPH, NJ

7 mi

About Heritage Children’s Academy Preschool in Randolph, NJ At Heritage Children’s Academy, you will find that our school is a warm and welcoming “home away from home”, an environment perfect for children ages birth through Kindergarten. Our developmental curriculum provides each child with the ability to explore and discover a variety of educational activities to progress at their own pace. We embrace the philosophy that every child is a unique individual and requires individualized care and attention. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Marigold Academy

1176 NJ-10 RANDOLPH, NJ

6 mi

- Full time and part time childcare services - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K - Heavy focus on education and development; truly a Kindergarten readiness school - Long standing and experience teachers and administrative staff - Parents call us Home Away From Home - 5 start reviews from parents
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CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY

5.0(1)

7 mi

77 SUNSET STRIP SUCCASUNNA, NJ

We are an early education childcare center providing care for children ages 6 weeks through full day pre-k as well as before and after care for school ages children within the Roxbury township school system.

Michelle O. says "Creative Learning is a great daycare. No issues at all. The daycare provider is a wonderful lady."

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Oak Tree Pre-School Inc

5.0(1)

9 mi

200 Woodport Rd Sparta, NJ

Oak Tree in Sparta, New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children for toddlers and preschool.

Prarthana S. says "The best ever. I wish they had their classes till high school"

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Pre K Kickers

44 Center Grove Rd Apt S-45 Randolph, NJ

6 mi

Pre K Kickers develops the students emotionally, mentally, socially, and physically at their pace. Their teachers provide teaching strategies for kids that promote growth and learning with active involvement. They feature an atmosphere that is well-planned including various material choices that meet the children's needs at their developmental levels.
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Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy

217 Changebridge Road Montville, NJ

9 mi

We are a fully accredited, all-inclusive childcare program located in Montville NJ, serving children 6 weeks-12 years. Our emphasis on language and literacy means that 95% of the children who graduate from our Pre-K program are reading when they enter Kindergarten. What makes us different? Exclusive Curriculum including STEAM Ahead and Brain Waves. Monitor your child from your Smart Phone or computer. Facility with lock down capabilities including training of staff by former, highly trained Secret Service agents. All-inclusive tuition. Sign Language taught to infants and toddlers. Full time certified Chef on staff
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Parsippany Child Day Care Center

300 Baldwin Rd Parsippany, NJ

9 mi

Parsippany Child Day Care Center is an early childhood learning establishment that has been in the childcare business for more than 45 years. Their center is conveniently located at 300 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, NJ and offers quality programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-K.
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Abcs of Learning A Montessori School

129 Boonton Ave. Butler, NJ

9 mi

Abcs of Learning A Montessori School provide an individualized Pre-K through Grade 8 education. The school promotes academic excellence founded on the authentic philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. They craft each child’s education in partnership with educators and parents to achieve higher levels of academic, personal and social achievement.
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Mountain Lakes Country Day School

356 Us Highway 46 Denville, NJ

4 mi

Mountain Lakes Country Day School is an early childhood center that is conveniently located at 356 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ. Their center provides quality programs and activities for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten on regular days from 7:00 in the morning until 6:30 in the evening.
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Blue Skies Day Care & Pre-School

83 W Main St Rockaway, NJ

4 mi

Blue Skies Day Care and Pre-School is a state licensed learning center in Rockaway, NJ that provides comprehensive programs for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Their curriculum offers age-appropriate activities and modify them according to your child's needs. The intimate setting is perfect to engage each child intellectually, socially and physically.
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Paradise Pre-School

104 Paradise Rd Oak Ridge, NJ

7 mi

Paradise Pre-School Duvall is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with equipment and materials that individual families may not have at home. They also offer a unique opportunity for children to know and work with adults other than their parents, as well as for the adults to know and understand other children.
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Randolph Country Day School

181 Center Grove Road Randolph, NJ

6 mi

Preschool/Daycare. We are open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 2 1/2 years old to 6 years old. We are: * Owner operated, *State certified school and teachers, *First Aid / CPR certified. Curriculum based schedule to prepare your child for kindergarten. Spacious playground. Tutoring available; call for details.
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Rhyme and Reason

8 Myers Ave Denville, NJ

4 mi

Rhyme and Reason is a state-licensed child care center, open year-round to meet your needs. We offer full-time and part-time pre-school programs, as well as before and after-school programs. Our caring staff of educated professionals provides a warm and relaxed atmosphere for each and every child. While no center can duplicate you home, Rhyme and Reason offers: A safe, healthy, and clean environment, opportunities for learning and creative expression, socialization with other children, a loving, experienced staff that understands and cares about children. At Rhyme and Reason, every day is busy, stimulating, warm and wonderful. During a typical day, each child spends time in individual and group activities, alternating quiet and active times. We stimulate many kinds of learning through play, creative expression, social relations, communication skills, reading readiness, math readiness, fine and gross motor skills. Our summer months find us transformed into a camp atmosphere offer many fun activities, along with walking and busing trips. Our doors are always open to you and your child. After enrolling your child in Rhyme and Reason, you will see why we are a special place for your special someone. Come visit us today!
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ABC Growing Tree

273 US Highway 46 Mine Hill, NJ

5 mi

ABC Growing Tree Learning Center is a state-licensed early childhood educational facility located at 271 / 273 Route 46, Mine Hill, NJ. At ABC Growing Tree we provide a nurturing, educational environment for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 13 years. Classes include Infant, Little Tots, Toddlers, Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, and full day private Kindergarten. During the summer months, ABC Growing Tree offers a fun and exciting Summer Camp for Toddlers through school-aged children. At ABC Growing Tree, we provide a family type environment with caregivers, teachers, and administrators that are devoted to each child.
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Union Hill Church Preschool

427 Franklin Rd Denville, NJ

4 mi

Union Hill Church Preschool is a Christian-based preschool, designed to provide an environment for the child to grow and develop into what God has intended. Their goal is to nurture children's enthusiasm about learning and assist them in reaching their full potential; ultimately leading to successful entry into kindergarten.
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Just Like Home

29 Conkln Ave Stanhope, NJ

8 mi

I will care for your child(ren) in my Hopatcong home. I am located two blocks from a school bus stop for Hudson Maxim (first grade and p.m. Kindergarten), Tulsa Trail and Durban Ave Schools. I provide before and after school care, school vacation, early dismissal and school closure care as well as FT and PT care. I will also care for your child if they are ill and cannot go to school as long as their illness is not contagious or are on antibiotics for the required 24 hours. Snacks will be provided. I have a spacious yard for outdoor fun weather permitting. I am a mom to 5 beautiful children ages 4 through 19 two of which are special needs. Prior to having my own children I was a live-in Nanny to a family with two children (at the time). Over the years I have done occasional care for various families. References will be provided upon request.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Dover, NJ

Pre-K Schools in Dover, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 28 listed pre-k schools

MY SCHOOL CREATIVE CHILDCARE

We had our grandson there from infant till kindergarten and I absolutely love that school. It is so caring so loving so helpful in every...

- Sharron S.

ICMC Preschool

My family and I have been extremely happy with the preschool. Our daughter learns with a creative and hands on approach. She loves going to...

- Suhair N.

CREATIVE LEARNING ACADEMY

Creative Learning is a great daycare. No issues at all. The daycare provider is a wonderful lady.

- Michelle O.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Dover, NJ

Pre-k programs in Dover, NJ offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Dover, NJ, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Dover, NJ typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Dover, NJ programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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