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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

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

- Rodney F.

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

PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

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...

- Kelly K.

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F M Kirby Children's Center

54 East St Madison, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The FM Kirby Children's Center located at 54 East Street Madison, New Jersey, provides childcare and learning services. School is open from eight-thirty AM to eight-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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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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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.0(12)

State license verified

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,...

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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PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

17 LLOYD AVE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

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...

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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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Academic
+ 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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Away We Grow

111 Old Bloomfield Avenue Parsippany, NJ

State license verified

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...
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The Goddard School

57 Plainfield Road Stirling, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
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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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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Little Lambs Preschool & Kindergart

229 Cowperthwaite Place Westfield, NJ

Faith based
Developmental (play-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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Noahs Ark Country Day School

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 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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Wesley Hall Preschool and Kindergarten

1 E Broad St Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Small society Academy

20 Bay St Stirling, NJ

3.0(2)
Celebrating over 30 years, Small Society was established in 1974 and is family owned and operated. At the Small Society Academy, we have programs for children 4 weeks old to 5 years designed specifically by experts in the field of early childhood education from infant to Pre-K.At the Small Society Academy your child will engage...

Allison says "I have 3 children have graduated from Small Society Academy in the last 9 years. The staff is wonderful with the kids. They provide for them emotionally,...

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The London Day School

10 Ridgedale Avenue Florham Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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...

A. P says "Exceptional program that provides a truly wonderful preschool experience. Beautiful, warm school with the best teaching staff."

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Imagine Nation Learning Center

410 Clermont Terrace Union, NJ

5.0(1)
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...

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

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Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave Vauxhall, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Brainiac s Childcare Center and Learning Center is an early education facility that focuses on nurturing and developing a strong educational foundation for all children! Our staff provides daily opportunities for children to experiment, explore and thrive, both socially and intellectually. To complement our academic program, we...

Shawn-dneise T. says "Come join the Experience......Brainiacs is the PLACE...... where children get the Joy of Learning........."

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The Wonder Years Academy, LLC

133 South Ave Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Wonder Years Academy offers early childhood education programs for children six weeks up to kindergarten age. It provides a stimulating environment conducive to learning and development. It strives to provide children with opportunities that promote learning and growth. It is licensed to serve a maximum of one hundred and...

Care Member says "Three extraordinary years!!! My daughter attended The Wonder Years from 2-5 years old and had a terrific experience. Staff are caring and loving,...

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Gesher Summer Camp

110 S Orange Ave Livingston, NJ

Gesher Summer Camp in Livingston, NJ is a traditional camp and accredited by the American Camp Association for children from Pre-K to 10th grade that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate...
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Audrey's At Home Daycare

255 English Place Basking Ridge, NJ

My name is Audrey. I'm a mother to a smiley toddler. I was struggling with the idea of putting my daughter into a "daycare" environment because I feared she would be lost in the crowd. I ended up giving up my job in the education field, where I worked with Pre-K level students. I'm currently a Stay-At-Home mom and...
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Pre K Kickers

44 Center Grove Rd Apt S-45 Randolph, NJ

Child care
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...
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Cradles to Crayons

16 Pine Street 26 Headquarters Plaza Morristown, NJ

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 "green " in Morristown. The state licensed day care & learning center, including a full-time Kindergarten program,...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Madison, NJ

Pre-k programs in Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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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