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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Matawan, NJ

We have 35 pre-k schools in Matawan, NJ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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First Friends Child Care Center

269 Highway 34 Matawan, NJ

3.0(2)

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
First Friends in Matawan, NJ has been a local institution since 1986 and is conveniently located in Central NJ. We accept students from infancy to Kindergarten. Our seven acre location within minutes of Rt 9, the GSP parkway, the Old Bridge bus stop to NYC, and so much more has made it a popular choice for working parents and the local community. All our staff is CPR certified and a proud member of the NJAEYC a statewide association that represents teachers, directors, researchers, professors, volunteers; and others concerned with the well-being of children ages birth through eight. We ensure a safe, happy, and educational environment for your child to grow and learn. Our experienced staff is available to answer any questions you may have and welcome you to come and take a tour of our facility. For information on our Summer Friends Program click the tab above. Be one of the over 5,000 children that have been a part of the Summer Friends Day Camp Program since 1992.

Lucie M says "We love First Friends. I have 3 children in this daycare and also send them to the summer camp and the place feels like a second home. The teachers are...

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Lightbridge Academy of Matawan

233 BROAD ST MATAWAN, NJ

1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
We are excited to celebrate Fall in our center! We welcome all Matawan, Aberdeen, Cliffwood, and any other surrounding area families to schedule a tour and discover why we are the best childcare option for you! As the Solution for Working Families®, we are here to support you as an extension of your very own family and a true partner in your child's early education and development. We are currently enrolling for our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K!
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Bettina E's Care

104 S. Feltus St. South Amboy, NJ

5.0(21)

5 mi

I am a South Amboy Mom, experienced child caregiver and pre-K teacher taking care of children in my home for over 20 years. In-home providers are exempt from licensing in New Jersey, but I have the same curriculum as other daycares. It all begins in my nursery/playroom where your child will start their journey of growth and discovery from tummy time to crawling and beyond. I offer lots of toys for each developmental stage, books, daily arts and crafts, learning activities for all ages, personal and individual attention (which is so important in the early ages), pre-K3 until 1st Grade preparedness and a big yard for outside play. I provide a caring, safe and clean environment in a home-like setting. We bake cookies, pizzas e.g. on special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. Parents receive memorable pictures throughout the year. Daily circle time includes learning of colors, shapes, numbers and letters just to name a few. Starting at age 3, I give one-on-one teaching beginning with pencil control and tracing, then tracing letters and numbers until First Grade level. I have very reasonable rates and excellent references! (H) 732-553-9443 (C) 732-857-5995

Care Member says "My son has been going to Bettina since he was 6 months old and I absolutely love and adore her and so does my son. She is someone that you could truly...

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Primrose School of Old Bridge

3647 US Highway Route 9 North Old Bridge, NJ

4.0(4)

4 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
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We re a national family of accredited early education and care schools serving infants through kindergarten, after-schoolers, their families and communities. With our Balanced Learning approach, we help empower children to reach their full potential by nurturing curiosity, confidence, creativity and compassion.

David E. says "We have been sending our daughter to Primrose School of Old Bridge for about 10 months now. Since she turned 2 years old. Faculty and staff is very polite...

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Turtle Creek Learning Academy

10 RAILROAD AVE MARLBORO, NJ

5.0(1)

7 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Turtle Creek offers half day, mini day and full day programs for ages 2-5 as well as Kindergarten. Beforecare, Fun Club and Aftercare are services we also provide. A formidable combination of master teachers and low student ratio create the perfect environment that will encourage your child to flourish. Turtle Creek is in our twenty-third year of operation.

Aatha B. says "It's a regulars school and the teachers are very experienced. They give the children one on one attention and care and work on each induvial childs level....

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The Country Day School of Colts Neck

293 Hwy 34 Colts Neck, NJ

10 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The Country Day School of Colts Neck has been providing outstanding care and education for infants through Pre-Kindergarten age children since 2007. Our small class sizes and nurturing staff ensure every child feels welcome, special and loved. Going back to work after baby? You will LOVE our Infant Care Program! Our Nursery has a 1 to 2 caregiver to child ratio and provides unparalleled care! Our teachers are experienced and certified to teach Pre-K and early education. All our teachers and administrators are trained in CPR and first aid. We offer flexible full and part-time schedules to meet every need as well as drop-in care for registered students.
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The Peacerose Montessori

3079 Bordentown Ave Parlin, NJ

4 mi

Montessori
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
These days Kindergarten demands a lot from children. When a child leaves our program, they will be more than academically ready especially if they complete Kindergarten with us. The Peace Rose Montessori School is a non-traditional pre-school to Kindergarten program that provides a nurturing and respectful academic environment. Our classroom features mixed ages from 3-6. Leadership skills are fostered in our older friends, while the younger ones look up to and learn from them. Eventually those younger children become the classroom leaders and the effect on their confidence is a beautiful experience for the child, the parents and his/her teachers. The children learn math and language while also acquiring life skills such as: grace and courtesy, socializing with older and/or younger peers, and caring for their environment. They also learn about other academic subjects like geography, biology, and zoology to name a few. Being a part of the Peace Rose Family means you are working with a team whose goal is to bring out the best in your child. This is certainly not a daycare. We have a very detailed curriculum. Each child learns at his or her own pace and lessons are based on ability not age. Serving Sayreville, Parlin, Old Bridge, Fords, Matawan, Manalapan, Marlboro, East Brunswick, South River...We are well worth the commute!
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Temple Beth Ahm Preschool

550 Lloyd Road Aberdeen, NJ

< 1 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Temple Beth Ahm Preschool is designed to provide a happy and nurturing environment enabling children to develop a positive self image and love of learning. The curriculum is diverse and flexible, allowing the children to utilize all of their senses while developing the foundations for reading, language, math, science and social studies. In addition to our fine secular curriculum, Judaism is integrated daily through art, holiday celebrations, books, food and song. The culture and values observed at a young age become part of the student s general knowledge that develops and grows as they do. Our students leave our program happy, healthy and ready to take on kindergarten because they have the appropriate social and academic foundations they can now build upon. We offer classes for children ages 2, 3 and 4 with half, mini and full day options. Our classes meet 2, 3 or 4 days weekly. We have an extensive Mommy &amp; Me program taught by Miss Judy Wiskin for babies, toddlers and those ready to transition. In addition we offer a 6 week Summer Camp for children ages 2 through 5, just right for little ones.
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Tiny Minds Daycare

661 Gornik Dr Perth Amboy, NJ

8 mi

Special needs
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Balanced learning for well-rounded children. With a combination of child-initiated activities and teacher-directed learning, our preschool program is a structured learning environment where kids become students who are really excited about learning and ready to grow. With newsletters and constant communication, you can rest easy knowing that you are always informed. Preschool children love to be kept busy with learning activities, even when they don't know they are learning through them. We use intentional teaching in that all our activities are focused on learning one of the basic lessons in our High Reach Curriculum. They also love to stay physically busy so we provide many opportunities through the day for your child to move their body, gain coordination and have carefree fun. Because we meet every child where they are, we work to keep every day interesting, engaging, and different while providing a routine that kids can count on. This daily routine compliments the use of High Reach Curriculum in order to develop fine motor skills, math, science and social skills along with a positive thought process that emphasizes confidence and kindness. We know that a child's social and emotional development is as important as learning to count so have incorporate positive socialization into our activities as well. Our carefully designed lesson plans develop self-reliance, self-esteem and self-confidence in preparation for kindergarten and beyond, forming your children into the little people they are fast becoming.
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Primrose School of East Brunswick

138 Summerhill Rd East Brunswick, NJ

9 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age, thereby nurturing their curiosity, confidence, creativity &amp; compassion. The curriculum in our classrooms for infants, toddlers, early preschool, preschool, pre-kindergarten and after-school not only inspire a love of learning but also empower childrens potential preparing them for lifelong success. Each Primrose school is independently owned and operated by Franchise Owners, who partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts .
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Small World Preschool located at 144 Bloomingdale Road, Staten Island, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from six-thirty AM to seven PM, Mondays through Fridays.

Jennifer L. says "This school has a great staff and the Director Maria is amazing. My daughter is in her second year and she absolutely loves it. She is always so happy...

The Playgroup Experience

90 Boulder St. Staten Island, NY

3.0(6)

10 mi

We are a Day Care/ Pre- School. We take children from 6 weeks-5 yrs. The Playgroup Experience is a nurturing home away from home. We are opened from 6:30am-6:30pm.

Courtney V. says "Their hours are great and they are very accommodating to the parents and children's needs. The level of love and care that every teacher gives my child...

E Himielski Pre K

925 Amboy Ave Perth Amboy, NJ

8 mi

Child care
Preschool
E Himielski Pre-K in Perth Amboy, NJ understands that the kids will learn best when they explore actively and feel safe. They offer developmentally appropriate experiences that allow the students to be creative thinkers. They provide teacher-directed and child-initiated activities that strive to enrich the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.

East Brunswick Day Camp

334 Dunhams Corner Rd East Brunswick, NJ

9 mi

East Brunswick Day Camp located at 334 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey offers Half and Full Day Summer Day Camp Program for children in grades K-10 in East Brunswick. The camp operates Mondays through Fridays, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Peppermint Tree Nursery School

105 Woodbridge Ave Sewaren, NJ

10 mi

Child care
Preschool
Helping Hands & Peppermint Tree Schools is an early childhood education facility located at 105 Woodbridge Avenue, Sewaren, NJ that provides quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. Their facility also caters to children's camp during summer vacations.

Grace Child Care Center

600 New Brunswick Ave. Perth Amboy, NJ

8 mi

Child care
Grace Child Care Center is an early childhood facility in Perth Amboy, New Jersey that offers a variety of services to children ages 1 to 5 years old and their families. The company specializes in handling the following age groups: toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. The center provides nutritious meals and milk throughout the day, and they also offer parent education through seminars and workshops.

Best Home Day Care

19 Lexington Avenue South River, NJ

7 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Warm and Nurturing Environment, Home Made Organic Meals: Breakfast & Morning Snack,Hot Lunch, Afternoon Snack and Hot Dinner.Homelike Environment. Open From 7am -7pm, Flexible Hours Available. Activities: Dancing and Exercise every Morning. Learn through Play & Games, Nursery Rhymes, Story Time, Show and Tell, Play Dough, Drawing, Painting, Arts and Crafts, Piano and Music Lessons, Pre-School Program, Outdoor Activities. Separate Nursery; Class Room; Play Room, Backyard Activities with kids friendly equipment. "We Care for each child individually"

Pixie Pre School

429 Main St Spotswood, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Pixie Pre-School is a facility in Spotswood, NJ that strives to offer a formative influence on preschool kids' spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual development. They support the students through play-based experiences that are teacher-directed and child-centered every Mondays to Fridays. This state-licensed facility develops creativity and curiosity with a maximum capacity of 73 children.

Growing Tree Children's Academy

250 Shrewsbury Ave Red Bank, NJ

10 mi

Child care
The Growing Tree is a children's academy at Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank that offers childcare to children 6 weeks through kindergarten. Before and after care programs and summer camps for older children are also being offered at their center.

Gateway Academy

200 Boscombe Ave Staten Island, NY

8 mi

Child care
Preschool
Gateway Academy located at 200 Boscombe Avenue, Staten Island, New York, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school is open from eight-thirty AM to three PM, Mondays through Fridays. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It provides before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks.

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Matawan, NJ

Pre-K Schools in Matawan, NJ are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 35 listed pre-k schools

First Friends Child Care Center

We love First Friends. I have 3 children in this daycare and also send them to the summer camp and the place feels like a second home....

- Lucie M

Bettina E's Care

My son has been going to Bettina since he was 6 months old and I absolutely love and adore her and so does my son. She is someone that you...

- Care member

Primrose School of Old Bridge

We have been sending our daughter to Primrose School of Old Bridge for about 10 months now. Since she turned 2 years old. Faculty and staff...

- David E.

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

Pre-k programs in Matawan, 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 Matawan, 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 Matawan, 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 Matawan, 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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