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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in East Hanover, NJ

We have 60 pre-k schools in East Hanover, NJ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Over The Rainbow Children's Center

1 Barnida Dr East Hanover, NJ

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
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Over the Rainbow Learning Center is a learning and development center that has been serving the children of Barnida Dr, East Hanover, NJ and nearby communities for more than 15 years. Their center offers quality full-time and part-time school programs for infants to kindergarten.
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Nicole's Little Angels LLC

9 BIRCH AVE CALDWELL, NJ

5.0(4)

7 mi

starting at
$1800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
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UPDATED!! WE have 5 full-time spots available 2 infants and 3 preschoolers For SEPTEMBER 2024 DON'T WAIT ENROLL TODAY! Philosophy We believe children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and loved. Therefore, we at Nicole Little Angels LLC will provide our children with a warm, caring, comfortable, and safe environment. Together we will establish routines that are predictable and consistent. All children will be treated with gentleness, love and respect. We will encourage them to treat others in this manner as well. Our classrooms cultivate an unbiased atmosphere where children and parents are encouraged to challenge their individual paradigms and subsequently see society through a lens that celebrates the diversity of thought and culture. We offer a variety of services to families. *24 Hour Childcare * Evening Pre-k/K program *Weekend Pre-k/ K program *Overnight Care (8pm-8am) *Emergency Care *Before and Aftercare (Anytime) *Tutoring (k-8) all subjects *Date night *Drop In's *Kiddie Kamp (2-5years) *Weekend Short stays (Friday evening- Sunday evening *Weekend Anger Management, LifeSkills and Cooking Classes *Group playdates *Reading and Math Enrichment *Special Education Certified (k-12) All Content Areas About our program Nicole Little Angels is a state registered family childcare provider that provides children with an intimate setting for learning and social development. Nicole Little Angels unconventional approach to daycare/childcare services sets us apart from other daycares. Nowadays parents work schedules often changes. Nicole's Little Angels gives parents a sense of security and comfort. Our location is ideal for parents traveling in the surrounding areas. Nicole Little Angels LLC is located in elite suburbs (5-minute walk to Tony Soprano's House), free from congestion, commercial buildings, or businesses. The safe, park-like setting gives parents a sense of comfort. There is little to no traffic due to its special location (dead-end street). Mature greenery and fascinating wildlife are amazing aspect that makes Nicole's Little Angels LLC so unique. Rates are for Full-time days: mornings/afternoons or Full-time late days evenings/overnights

Genevive J. says "Nicole is amazing, her personality is wonderful. She has a love for children, and she is very gifted in that area. Highly recommend! "

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creative beginnings preschool

36 GOULD ST VERONA, NJ

5.0(9)

6 mi

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the child, combining dynamic curriculum and play! At CBP your children will have an amazing preschool experience!

Care Member says "My Daughter loved this school, we were so sad when we moved. Luckily the owners have another center closer to where we moved. We were able to get the...

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.4(12)

7 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
OPEN HOUSE AUG 31, 2017 at 9:00am and again 6:00pm. COME tour our beautiful facility and SIGN UP your child with THE BEST DAYCARE IN ESSEX COUNTY! This is much more than just daycare. At Applecore Learning Early Childhood Center we offer developmentally appropriate programs and specialized curriculum for a range of ages, toddler and beyond. Our center provides options to create the most fitting path for your child to elementary school and future academic success. -Little Lamb (2 to 3 years old ) program features milestone-based learning . -Eager Beaver (3 to 4 years old) offer math and literacy learning plus opportunities for social development. -Busy Bee (4 to 5 years old) enhances your child s abilities before kindergarten. -Builder Bears Private Kindergarten offers a small class size with big opportunities, where your child gets the necessary tools to succeed in elementary school and beyond. Applecore Learning before- and after-school programs for school-age children offer a great start and finish to every day, with healthy breakfasts, snacks, tutoring and educational activities. Tour our school to see our unique educational program and child care offerings for yourself!

Lamoye S says "An Honest Review from an Outsider: What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and I'm a very...

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ICMC Preschool

1 MANNINO DR ROCKAWAY, NJ

5.0(2)

10 mi

Faith based
Preschool
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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Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0(2)

8 mi

Princeton Pre-K &amp; 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 art, childcare center. We are opened 52 weeks a year, only closed major holidays and two days at the end of the summer. Being an active member of Grow NJ Kids, we work together with the state to provide a top childcare facility. Our staff is CPR and First Aid certified, with over 15 hours each year of professional development. At Princeton Pre-K &amp; Childcare we follow the Reggio Emilia approach. This approach is based on respect, responsibility, and community. It allows the children to have some direction over their learning. We also have enrichment activities throughout the year. We offer Amazing Athletes, Dance, and Soccer. They are wonderful programs that teach the children in a fun, educational, setting. We look forward to working with you and your family!

Ashley T says "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...

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PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

17 LLOYD AVE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

3 mi

starting at
$640/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
PRESCHOOL ONLY!!! Daily hours and options: Monday thru Friday Tiny Tots 8:30 - 11:15, 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20, PreK 3 & 4 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20. We offer Before Care 7:15 - 8:30 am and After Care 2:20 - 6:00 pm We also offer a sibling discount for the second child. Holy Family School is a Preschool for children in Tiny Tots, PreK3, PreK4, Kindergarten and Bridge to Kindergarten ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. It offers an academic environment with daycare hours, flexible schedules and affordable tuition with a discount for siblings. The Bridge to Kindergarten program is designed for the child who misses the October 1 cut off date or needs the gift of time to be better prepared for academic and social success. Our curriculum is individualized and allows each child to reach their maximum potential in a loving, positive, safe and nurturing environment.

Kelly K. says "Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching butterflies. The...

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Away We Grow

111 Old Bloomfield Avenue Parsippany, NJ

3 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
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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New Directions Nursery School

151 Paterson Ave Little Falls, NJ

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
New Directions Nursery School is licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Youth and Family Services. Our specialty is creative and educational curriculum for nursery, pre-school children, age 2 months to 5 years. Our aim is to provide a child with a caring, loving atmosphere during his/her formative years. A child, regardless of age can be stimulated to learn and retain by daily repetition of play, music, storytelling, or just observing the events with surround them. The creativity the teachers at New Directions share will prepare a child for a positive learning experience.
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Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC

917 McBride Ave Woodland Park, NJ

9 mi

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.
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CHILDREN OF PROMISE ACADEMY

200 MIDLAND AVE EAST ORANGE, NJ

8 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Mission Statement We prepare your child for more than success in school, we prepare them for life. Creating a safe, creative and educational atmosphere for your child is our number one goal. In our loving, safe Christian environment we nurture the whole child, physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and creatively. We make it fun, exciting and educational while building the self-esteem of our students. Philosophy Our low student-to-teacher ratio ensures that your child gets the attention he or she deserves. We nurture the whole child by giving them the opportunity to grow. Academics are introduced in preschool to assure that the child will be ready to succeed in kindergarten. Preschool is the child's first school experience; our jobs as teachers is to make learning fun and exciting. We assure you that your child will look forward to school with a positive attitude. Parents choose us because we are flexible. We are here to make your already hectic life easier. If we can help with scholarships, flexible days and times we will. Our flexible pay options such as credit, debit, direct pay, or checks has been a blessing to our parents.
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Executive Kids Academic Infant and Childcare Center

271 Grove Ave Verona, NJ

6 mi

Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Executive Kids offers a quality and affordable education for children ages 6 weeks to 13 years, ensuring children's safety and happiness. We have two locations in Verona. Our primary childcare center is located at 271 Grove Avenue, Verona, NJ and is licensed for children ages 6 weeks old to 6 years old. Our secondary location is inside Brookdale Elementary School, 14 Brookdale Court, Verona, NJ, and is licensed for children ages 2 1/2 years old to 13 years old. Executive Kids is dedicated to helping children grow and develop to their highest potential in all areas of learning.Throughout the day, your child will be participating in various activities to enhance their social skills, fine and gross motor skills, and academic skills for Kindergarten readiness. Both locations aid in developmental milestones for every age from infants to 13 years. Our teachers are all CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. Training for teachers is continuous throughout the year to highlight and refresh various topics and techniques for the classroom. Executive Kids is a family run childcare center that has been open for 30 years. Current teachers of Executive Kids having a total combined experience of 150 caregiver years. Come see what our schools have to offer and schedule a tour today!
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Come Grow With Me Home Day Care

16 Carol Pl Pequannock, NJ

4.0(1)

10 mi

Child care
Preschool
Come Grow with me is a home day care center located in Pequannock, NJ. They offer preschool curriculum for children ages 3 to 4. They provide readiness programs that will prepare your child for kindergarten. It is open Monday to Friday from 7:45a.m. to 5:00p.m.
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K' Little Angels Home Daycare

86 Osborne Place Irvington, NJ

5.0(2)

10 mi

Our home daycare is full of life and fun, we offer educational events, teaching our children to love and care for one another and provide healthy meals.We are cpr and first aid certified. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for the kids. Home away from home.

Kerine W. says "I would recommend anyone to k's little daycare because their home is safe and clean for kids. The meals are healthy, i love that they include art and...

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Imagine Nation Learning Center

410 Clermont Terrace Union, NJ

5.0(1)

10 mi

Imagine Nation Learning Center is an Early Learning Center Located behind Kean University in Union NJ As such we urge you to visit our website where you may view interior photos.We have a licensed facility, certified teachers, web cams, indoor/ outdoor play,and full-time kindergarten. Imagine Nation Learning Center is a state licensed early learning center. We have a 9,000 SF on site school that is located over a brook in a very secluded and guard monitored facility Our school is staffed by Certified Teachers via the Board of Education We bring a combined total of 50 years of Early Childhood Learning experience. We have webcam for your access We are open seven days a week. Every child is taught a curriculum and is evaluated for his/her learning and advancement. As an Early Learning Center we not only care for your child but our teachers care for the education of your child as well.

Alisha H. says "Great luv the school. need more people who do this for a passion."

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The London Day School

10 Ridgedale Avenue Florham Park, NJ

3 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The London Day School is a premier, private educational and enrichment academy offering half, extended and full day Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Full-Day Kindergarten programs for children ages 2 to 6 years of age. The Mission of The London Day School (LDS) is to provide a focus on the superior enrichment and education of the young child. Our exceptional program provides a unique academic curriculum, that fundamentally challenges, and engages our young students, and is dedicated to enrichment, education, nurturing and social awareness.
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Parsippany Child Day Care Center

300 Baldwin Rd Parsippany, NJ

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
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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Red Carpet Kids Childcare

131 Franklin St Bloomfield, NJ

9 mi

Child care
We provide your children with a first-class early development education. We focus on children ages from 6 weeks to Pre-K. Our center's philosophy is to give exceptional care and red carpet service to our children and their families. We realize that your child is your most valuable asset. We also realize that these are the most formable years of a child's life. Therefore, our aim is to provide an environment that helps promote healthy minds and bodies.
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Mountain Lakes Country Day School

356 Us Highway 46 Denville, NJ

8 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Cradles to Crayons

16 Pine Street 26 Headquarters Plaza Morristown, NJ

7 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Winner of the Best of Morristown Reader 's Poll for the last 5 years and #1 Readers Choice conducted by Morristown Patch, Cradles to Crayons is a quality daycare/ learning center located just off the &quot;green &quot; in Morristown. The state licensed day care &amp; learning center, including a full-time Kindergarten program, provides a unique environment that accommodates all working parents' busy schedules. Complete with extended hours of 6:45am to 7:00pm, an emergency drop-in program, flexible schedules, a 12-month program, and located in the center of town, just a mile from the Morristown train station, Cradles to Crayons is rapidly becoming the center of choice for parents living or working in the area. The center cares for children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 6 years. The infant center is divided by age group with each room designed with age appropriate equipment to encourage maximum development. The Junior Infant room is dedicated to infants 6 weeks to 7 months. The Senior Infant program is designed for infants 7 months to 12 months. The infant private napping rooms which are monitored by an audio/visual system, provide a comfortable sleeping environment for the infants. The Waddler program has been created for 12 month to 18 month old children. The first introduction to a Preschool type setting is our Toddler program which provides care for children that are 18 months to 2 years old. Preschool classrooms provide an enriching curriculum environment for children ranging in age from 2-4 years. Cradles also offers a full- time, certified Kindergarten program which includes before and after care until 7:00pm. Their dedicated staff provides an environment that promotes education while having fun. Each classroom offers a curriculum developed specifically for each age group including science, math, social studies and language. To free up parent's time on the weekend, a huge variety of extra-curriculum is offered including music, dance, exercise and nutrition, soccer instruction, Zumba, acting classes and during the summer, swim lessons at a local indoor swimming pool. To add to the fun, local field trips and educational guest are incorporated into the program. A Summer Fun program is offered in June, July &amp; August. To schedule a tour, please contact the center or stop by when your schedule allows.
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Pre-K Schools in East Hanover, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Nicole's Little Angels LLC

Nicole is amazing, her personality is wonderful. She has a love for children, and she is very gifted in that area. Highly recommend!

- Genevive J.

creative beginnings preschool

My Daughter loved this school, we were so sad when we moved. Luckily the owners have another center closer to where we moved. We were able...

- Care member

Applecore Learning

An Honest Review from an Outsider: What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and...

- Lamoye S

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

Pre-k programs in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, 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 East Hanover, 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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