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Pre-K Schools in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above...

- Sheena B.

LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL

We love little lambs. My oldest was there for 3 years and is now going into 6th grade. My daughter also was there and now my 5 year old is...

- Ann B.

LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY SCHOOL X

We've had an incredible experience with LANS over the past year. Rabab and her team of devoted teachers have created a nurturing environment...

- Vladimir

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Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

800 FLORA ST ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$700/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Zion Land Academy helps prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Our academics include teaching them the alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, and more. They are taught about the weather, different animals, and food. We...

Sheena B. says "They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above her reading...

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LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL

100 E 22ND ST BAYONNE, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Here at Little Lamb Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth and development of our little ones ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks all the way through the pre-kindergarten age. Our precious little ones flourish from receiving a Christ-centered education of academics, language and social...

Ann B. says "We love little lambs. My oldest was there for 3 years and is now going into 6th grade. My daughter also was there and now my 5 year old is following. We...

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LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY SCHOOL X

188 WASHINGTON AVE NUTLEY, NJ

4.8(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
Family owned child care center open for 24 years. Our program caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-k children.

Vladimir says "We've had an incredible experience with LANS over the past year. Rabab and her team of devoted teachers have created a nurturing environment where our...

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Wisdom Tree Preschool

347 91ST ST BROOKLYN, NY

5.0(15)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
International
+ 3 more
Wisdom Tree Preschool was founded in 2014. Our school spans 3,000 square feet and has a sizeable onsite backyard with playground equipment. We are pleased to use the BrightWheel app at Wisdom Tree Preschool. Throughout the app, parents can view images of their kids throughout the school day with details like their eating,...

Care Member says "Wisdom tree has been such a blessing to our family for the last 3 years. My son has grown so much from all the staff members. They treat every child as...

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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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Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC

436 RIDGE RD N ARLINGTON, NJ

5.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...

Care Member says "Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center has been by far the best place to take my children. Upon entering you feel the warm cozy and clean environment. The...

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.4(12)

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,...

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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Portfolio School

90 HUDSON ST NEW YORK, NY

State license verified

starting at
$3750/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Kindergarten
Small School. Big Impact. We are a K-8 school in the heart of Tribeca. Our hands-on approach enables students to problem-solve, iterate, take risks, inquire, innovate, influence and inspire others. And here’s the best part: children are happy, respected, trusted and engaged in their learning. 2023-2024 ANNUAL TUITION: $45,000
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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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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
+ 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...
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Cadence Academy Preschool Hoboken

410 HUDSON ST HOBOKEN, NJ

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now...
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Lightbridge Academy - Bayonne

191 LeFante Way BAYONNE, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Day 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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All About Children Private In My Home

284 Grove Ave Woodbridge, NJ

Childcare in my home (Woodbridge). SIBLING DISCOUNT! (Scroll down for info about tutoring) Please contact my CELL number at 732-277-8413 for more information I watch children in my home NEWBORN & UP. I'm also fully vaccinated. I'm an experienced stay at home mom with 3 children...
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Wesley Hall Preschool and Kindergarten

1 E Broad St Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Noahs Ark Country Day School

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
+ 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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Little Lambs Preschool & Kindergart

229 Cowperthwaite Place Westfield, NJ

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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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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Lighthouse Group Family Daycare

311 90th Street Brooklyn, NY

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
We are a licensed group family daycare in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn. There are 2 certified teachers working every day all year round, with the school only closing on major holidays. All the teachers are certified with CPR and First Aid training. Each month we teach a new curriculum to the children that includes a theme,...
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CHILDREN OF PROMISE ACADEMY

200 MIDLAND AVE EAST ORANGE, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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...
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BASIS Independent Brooklyn

556 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY

Academic
Preschool
Kindergarten
BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a PreK - grade 12 private school located in Red Hook. Our mission is to educate students to the highest international levels with a spiraling liberal arts and sciences curriculum bench marked to the best education systems in the world. We work tirelessly to maintain a joyful learning culture where...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Elizabeth, NJ

Pre-k programs in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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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