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Middleton Early Learning Center

200 Midland Avenue East Orange, NJ

Kindergarten
The Middleton Early Learning Center is a preschool provider located at 200 Midland Ave, East Orange, NJ that serves children until kindergarten. Their facility is multicultural, and therefore does not discriminate and features a welcoming and flexible child care that meets individual children's needs.
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Community Day Nursery Inc

115 S Munn Ave East Orange, NJ

Child care
Community Day Nursery Inc in East Orange, NJ offers early education that prepares the students for Kindergarten and beyond. They ensure that the children will be learning, safe, and healthy each day. This child care facility also builds caring relationships with the kids and plans activities that are challenging and fun with an...
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Lightbridge Academy - Bayonne

191 LeFante Way BAYONNE, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome! We are excited to be a part of the Bayonne community! As The Solution for Working Families®, we are more than a daycare, we are here to support you as an extension of your family and a true partner in your child’s early education and development. Our state-of-the-art child care center is currently under construction and...
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Little Bee Learning Studio

163 4th Street Hoboken, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Little Bee Learning Studio offers a variety for of classes for child development using a play through learning approach. We offer Pre-K Prep classes for toddlers as well as music, art, language and cooking classes. We have two locations in Hoboken both of which are cozy intimate spaces designed to engage children in play. We...
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Virtual Academy

Clifton NJ Clifton, NJ

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Virtual Academy is a virtual option for a full preschool education delivered via Zoom Monday through Friday 9 am - 10:30 am. Program delivery is given by NJ certified Early Childhood Educators. Virtual Academy also offers a reading program, tutoring services, and virtual Kindergarten. Visit our website at...
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Executive Kids Academic Infant and Childcare Center

271 Grove Ave Verona, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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The Little Green House School

P.O. Box 1298 Union City, NJ

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Reggio emilia
Montessori
+ 3 more
Welcome to The Little Green House School! We are a unique small private home school co-op that currently provides service for daycare baby sprouts ages 12months to 3 years and grades PK-2 and TLGH classes for homeschooled students grades K-8 as well. We believe students learn through interactions and experiences, therefore...
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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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,...
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New Directions Nursery School

151 Paterson Ave Little Falls, NJ

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
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,...
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Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC

917 McBride Ave Woodland Park, NJ

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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Lil Wonders Of The World

111 South Avenue Staten Island, NY

6 wks 12 yrs old! (full time/part time available) NYS Licensed Daycare celebrating almost a decade of providing exceptional quality care CPR/First Aid Certified Highly qualified & experienced staff Teaching age level academics Preschool/Kindergarten curriculum utilizing the latest literacy programs FUNEROBICS...
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Jin-A Child Care Center

77 Jay Street Clifton, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Faith based
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
+ 5 more
Jin-A has served families in the multi-religious, multi-cultural, community of Clifton, NJ for over twenty-seven years. Programs offered include toddler, preschool, daycare, kindergarten, summer programs, and enrichment activities (i.e. music, art, soccer, yogarate, and dance classes). Jin-A is a New Jersey State licensed...
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Lizzy Mcgizzy Home Daycare

8512 Smith Ave North Bergen, NJ

Are you looking for a trustworthy childcare provider? Someone to care for your child/ren whenever you cannot be there? I have your solution, affordable, TRUSTWORTHY caring mother of there . Available to care for your child/ren in my home around the clock! I can also possibly provide transportation for a separate fee, depending...
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The London Day School

10 Ridgedale Avenue Florham Park, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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...
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Red Carpet Kids Childcare

131 Franklin St Bloomfield, NJ

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...
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Evelyn's Childcare

499 Ellen Street Union, NJ

Kindergarten
In-Home daycare
Hello, my name is Evelyn Torres. I'm currently studying Elementary Education K-6 at Kean University to become a teacher in the future. I have a big passion for children since I was a little girl and becoming a teacher has always been a dream of mine. I'm creating this profile to gain more experience with children of the ages K-6...
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Learning Ladders

33 Hudson St Jersey City, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Learning Ladders located in Jersey City, NJ offers Infants, Pre-Toddlers, Toddlers I, Toddlers II, Prekindergarten 3, Prekindergarten 4, Kindergarten, Before and After School Care, and Summer Camp programs. The center specializes in children ages eight weeks to six years old and aims to help children develop the skills necessary...
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New Fountain Pre School

38 Ames Ave Rutherford, NJ

Child care
New Fountain Pre-School is a facility in Rutherford, NJ that strives to offer a formative influence on the kids' spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual development. They support the students through play-based experiences that are teacher-directed and child-centered. They also develop creativity and curiosity while...
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Little Guppies Day Care & Preschool LLC

72 Willow St Jersey City, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Little Guppies Day Care & Preschool LLC provides daycare services and programs designed for preschoolers and pre-kindergarten children. Located at 72 Willow St, the company serves the Jersey City, NJ community and surrounding areas. Little Guppies Day Care & Preschool LLC has been in the child care business since they started in...
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Montessori School of East Rutherford

144 Boiling Springs Ave East Rutherford, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Creative learning and quality care in a Montessori environment. The Montessori School of East Rutherford provides a nurturing and educational environment for children ages 1-6 years old. Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten. School is open year round, 7:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m Program and curriculum designed to focus on...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in East Orange, NJ

Pre-k programs in East Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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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