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Pre-K Schools in Dunellen, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Noah's Ark

We have been at Noah's for 4 years and both of my children have loved their time at school! My son gets so sad to leave when it is time to...

- Kim M

Saplings Academy

Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has...

- Althea H.

START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the...

- Danielle B.

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Precious Gifts Day Care Center

400 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Precious Gifts Day Care Center located at 400 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from twelve...
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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
PHILOSOPHY Here at Noah's Ark children ages Infant-Kindergarten are cared for by our nurturing and experienced teachers who have a true gift with children. We create a partnership with our parents to assure both you and your child's needs are met. Our Philosophy is based on three principal goals. These are to help children gain...

Kim M says "We have been at Noah's for 4 years and both of my children have loved their time at school! My son gets so sad to leave when it is time to come home. The...

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Saplings Academy

37 Jones Avenue New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(2)
International
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Saplings Academy is a private in-home preschool that strives to meet the needs of students who are ready for a more rigorous academic setting. We seek to work with students who are ready to move forward in their education, but are held back by the school cut off dates which prevents the students from moving forward. We offer...

Althea H. says "Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has since been on the...

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START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

9 STELTON RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Cooperative
International
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
- - -A home away from home -Most classes are no bigger than 8 children -Research Based State Approved Curriculum -Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition -Certified Teachers -School is Professionally Cleaned Daily -We also offer language, and zumba classes -Lots of...

Danielle B. says "We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the kids. The...

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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(7)
Child care
Preschool
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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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and the tools to become successful...

Rodney F. says "Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program."

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Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

344 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Little Genius Academy provides a nurturing environment for children and an unprecedented level of training to their teachers, which redefines early care and education programs! We are committed to providing an environment that fosters healthy cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. We create a classroom community...

Elizabeth C. says "I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in...

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Bonnie's Day Care

13 Willow Ave Piscataway, NJ

5.0(2)
My name is Bonnie Conrad. I have been involved in childcare since 1985 when my second child was born. My daycare is located in my home, in a childcare setting area of my home. I have watched over 100+ children, ranging from the ages of 3 months to 4 years. I love doing what I do and enjoy being with the children and helping...

Donna says "Attentive caregiver, who treats your child as her own. Clean home. My child started at 6 weeks and went to pre-school at age 4, fully prepared, knowing...

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CHILDREN'S CORNER OF BRIDGEWATER

651 COUNTRY CLUB RD BRIDGEWATER, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

Cooperative
International
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Children's Corner of the Bridgewater United Methodist Church is a non-profit preschool, Kindergarten and day care. The school offers full and half day programs in 2,3,4 and five-day schedules. Early childhood is a wonderful and unique time in a child's life. Our mission is to provide a safe nurturing and educationally...

Care Member says "My son started attending Children’s Corner in September. We are beyond impressed and happy with this school. They provide the perfect balance of love,...

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Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ

5.0(2)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Little Treasures Learning Center is a high-quality childcare facility that provides a safe and fun, year round learning environment, excellent care and full educational programs from infants to the young children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. We also offer a great Summer Camp program for children ages 5 to 9 years...

Trudy A. says "From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of development!...

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Dominika's Care

317 West Lane Clark, NJ

5.0(3)
Hello! I have a Master's degree in Education Counseling and many years of experience working with children. I try to keep my family childcare small as I focus on different activities during the day and want to be able to offer high quality care for your little one. We often have trips to the local zoo, libraries and parks. We...

Ryan D. says "Dominika does an extraordinary job taking care of our daughter. From the first time we met her, we immediately felt comfortable with her approach to child...

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The Goddard School

57 Plainfield Road Stirling, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Infant through Pre-K! We are a preschool that focuses on early childhood education and development with specially trained teachers committed to premium standards. Through our F.L.EX. Learning framework we provide the highest quality in education and enrichment programs. We use the most current, proven methods to ensure...
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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
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Little Lambs Preschool & Kindergart

229 Cowperthwaite Place Westfield, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Nurturing the whole child - intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially, Little Lamb Preschool and Kindergarten is a non-profit organization designed to provide a Christian education for families with preschool and kindergarten aged children. The School provides an educational environment that maximizes...
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The Childrens Center Preschool

411 Joyce Kilmer Ave (last Unit) New Brunswick, NJ

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PRE-SCHOOL LARGE SPACIOUS CLASSROOMS STARTED 1990 CREATIVE CURRICULUM PROGRAM/Kindergarten TUTORING
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Wesley Hall Preschool and Kindergarten

1 E Broad St Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Wesley Hall Preschool and Kindergarten has been serving the needs of families with young children for 65 years. We pride ourselves on educating, nurturing and helping children between the ages of 8 weeks all the way through Kindergarten.
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Cookies & Juice

572 Mountain Ave Plainfield, NJ

Montessori
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Cookies & Juice is a Noah's Ark Preschool. We embraces the impressionable first years in a child's life by fostering their uniqueness. This leaves room for both the fundamentals and endless creativity. With activities and curriculum developed specifically for each age group, your child will learn by having fun, which is the...
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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Montessori
+ 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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The Children's Corner

45 Church St Liberty Corner, NJ

1.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
The Children's Corner is a non-profit Learning Center under the sponsorship of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church (LCPC) as part of the mission of the church through and on the behalf of our Lord Jesus. The Children s Corner is dedicated to meeting the spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs of children in...
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Noahs Ark Country Day School

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
Noah s Ark embraces the impressionable first years in a child s life by fostering each child s uniqueness. This leaves room for both the fundamentals and endless creativity. With activities and curriculum developed specifically for each age group, your child will learn by having fun, which is the magic combination for being a...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Dunellen, NJ

Pre-k programs in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, 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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