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

We have 12 pre-k schools in Northfield, NJ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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DMD Day Care Center,LLC

408 New Rd Northfield, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
Infant Care Toddler Pre-Kindergarten Before &amp; After Care Monday-Friday 6:00AM-6:00PM
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DAVIS-HOLLAND LEARNING CENTER, INC.

1445 CANTILLON BLVD MAYS LANDING, NJ

3.0(3)

10 mi

Academic
Davis-Holland Learning Center is a service based business and views its mission as increasing the communities’ productivity and bettering the quality of life by providing an academically aggressive curriculum to students’ age birth to 5 years. Davis-Holland Learning Center is dedicated to building long-term relationships with clients by providing innovative quality childcare services. We will maintain a friendly, safe and productive environment where children and their families are safe, enriched and empowered an environment which respects diversity and cultural differences. Opportunities are provided to children and their families to: • Build self-esteem • Enhance strengths • Stimulate creativity • Promote self-sufficiency • Together we will shape the future. The Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. opened its doors for service on February 1, 2001 in Mays Landing, New Jersey. DHLC staff has been involved in providing high-quality childcare for more than 20 years. It is the philosophy of the DHLC that the center should provide a safe and stimulating environment that creates a foundation for lifetime learning. Our focus is an academically vigorous one, which celebrates innovation and technology. Our experienced staff and certified teachers will nurture and educate, incorporating proven techniques into the curriculum. Children at DHLC will flourish in a loving atmosphere that stimulates, motivates and educates. Innovative Curriculum Davis-Holland Learning Center offers an innovative academically aggressive theme-based curriculum which promotes learning through play and music. This is done with activities such as but not limited to the following • Circle time: Theme Based Learning: The children are introduced to a wide variety of concepts (literacy, math, science, etc.) through weekly themes. The alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week and the weather are reviewed Turn-taking and listening skills: Learning to be co-operative and to be actively engaged in learning time for a pre-determined period of time Public Speaking: By speaking in front of peers at a young age, the children learn valuable skills in positive communication. • Center time: Center time is available for child-initiated, teacher supported learning. Center time includes: dramatic play, science/sensory exploration, art station, building and construction, table toys for fine motor development, library, puzzles, and math Center time also enable the classroom teacher time for small skill-focused groups and special projects and well as one on one time to focused on children’s individual goals. • Gross motor: The outdoors is the very best place for children to practice and master emerging physical skills. It is outside that children can fully and freely experience motor skills like running, leaping, and jumping. It is also the most appropriate area for the practice of ball-handling skills, like throwing, catching, and striking. And children can perform other important manipulative skills such as pulling a wagon, and lifting and carrying objects, pedaling a bike, and so much more. We are fortunate enough to have a large indoor gross motor space at Davis-Holland Learning Center where the children can play during times when the weather doesn't permit. Outside play experience should provide and review many of the same skills that were introduced in the classroom. Professional Trained Staff Davis-Holland Learning Center provides high quality professionally trained preschool teachers and supporting staff. Staff conducts themselves in a caring and respectful manner at all times in an effort to create an environment that stimulates growth and cognitive development Live Cameras Davis-Holland Learning Center is proud to offer the opportunity to stay in touch with your child when they are at school. Secure network cameras have been installed in each classroom positioned on the children’s learning and playing spaces Scheduling Flexibility Davis-Holland Learning Center accommodates all scheduling options with appropriate communication to administration Sibling Discount We offer 10% discount off the oldest child’s tuition Company Summary Davis-Holland Learning Center has positioned itself to become the premier childcare provider in the area. The services began as a home-based business in Mays Landing, New Jersey, in 1992, and was quickly able to secure the maximum amount of children. Davis-Holland Learning Center is a childcare provider servicing children ages birth to 12 years. Theme based curriculum is used to implement the educational skills needed before entering into formal schooling. Before and after school services are available for students in formal school. Additionally tutoring and nanny services can be scheduled. In 2000 Melode Davis-Holland, the owner and executive director found a building that was perfect for my needs, and Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. was formed. In February 2001, the doors of Davis-Holland Learning Center opened. Business was good right from the beginning. In the second year, Davis-Holland learning Center, Inc. was selected by the Hamilton Township School District to provide preschool classes for the districts four-year-old children. This was truly an honor as well as a testament that my center was running well. This program lasted for four years. Davis-Holland Learning Center became the school of choice and in the final year we graduated 62 children to the other participating schools 25. In 2004 Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. expanded to the Pleasantville area. The doors were opened for business in October and by November Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. was selected by the Pleasantville School District with expectations to participate in their government state funded Abbott Program. Due to the state of the economy Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. closed the doors to the Pleasantville facility in 2008. Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. Mays Landing location was able to withstand the great recession of 2008. While experiencing great adversity and watching many of my competitors closing and or selling Davis-Holland Learning Center was able to rise and regain the profit margins that they achieve before the recession. Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc. has been recognized for teaching sign language. The local public school district often refers parents of special needs children that require support services to Davis-Holland Learning Center, Inc.. Most recently we received headlines for saving an infants life http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/communities/hamilton/child-saved-by-preschool-owner-s-quick-cpr/article_ed1a7f64-6307-11e4-bdaa-b77e8e0028e9.html. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2014/11/03/mays-landing-day-care-owner-uses-cpr-to-save-child/ I, Melode Davis-Holland received an Humanitarian award as well as resolutions from local politicians

Medline C. says "My son attended for 3 years. They are clean and the owner is very personable and understanding. I always felt safe and secure! "

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Sea Tots Early Learning Center

435 Hackney Pl Brigantine, NJ

5.0(1)

10 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Sea Tots ELC in Brigantine, NJ features developmentally appropriate programs and educational experiences that teach the necessary skills to kindergarten and preschool kids. They promote good feelings of self-worth and positive self-concepts while valuing individual uniqueness. They foster a joy of discovery and learning in a stimulating environment with a maximum capacity of 29 children.

Liz R says "My son has been going to sea tots since he was 2 1/2 years old he is now 4 and going to kindergarten. Mrs. Joanne and her staff are great teachers, My son...

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ABC Pre-School

501 E 8th St Ocean City, NJ

8 mi

Child care
Preschool
ABC Pre-School is a child care academy located at 518 Oak Valley Ln Nw, Rochester, MN that prioritizes their students' growing demands to learn and have fun. Their center features facilities that almost instantly engages their students' natural yearning to learn and grow.
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Creative Learning Pre-School Inc

515 Hamilton Ave Linwood, NJ

2 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Creative Learning Pre-School Inc in Linwood, New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 160 children from infants to six years of age.
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Katz JCC Early Childhood Education Center

501 N. Jerome Avenue Margate City, NJ

4 mi

The Katz JCC Early Childhood Education Center is a competitively priced six-week childcare through kindergarten center with secure, superior facilities, where everyone is welcome. Our dedicated and professional teachers and support staff follow a philosophy based on the humanistic view of the child as an independent and individual learner. Our classrooms are bubbling with learning, exploration, discovery, movement, questions and answers and lots of family involvement. This, along with an introduction to Hebrew, to create an accepting and loving environment, allows our students to have experiences way beyond the four walls of a classroom. We have highly qualified teachers in every room. The Katz JCC Early Childhood Education Center is unique in that we offer much more than what can be expected from a one-room schoolhouse. We have swim classes in our indoor pool, a full-size gym, an expansive outdoor recreation facility, technology classes in our computer lab and hands-on classes in our interactive nature and science room. Our center follows the guidelines of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's leading voice for high-quality early childhood education from birth through age eight. For over five decades, the Katz JCC has been at the forefront of early childhood education in Atlantic County. We are proud of the accomplishments of our infant care, preschool and kindergarten programs and look forward to continuing our tradition of providing social/emotional, intellectual and aesthetic growth for all of our students. Our state-of-the-art security system will allow you to rest assured that your child will be safe and secure while providing you with peace of mind.
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MEDITERRANEAN AVE HEAD START

727 Mediterranean Ave Atlantic City, NJ

6 mi

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
MEDITERRANEAN AVE HEAD START is a state-licensed facility in Atlantic City, NJ that offers a structured curriculum for kindergarten and preschool kids from 2 to 6 years old. They bring a stimulating atmosphere that emphasizes in development/coordination, self-reliance, and sociability. They also have features like free play and group activities with a maximum capacity of 100 children.
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B G K & W

923 Linden Ave Pleasantville, NJ

2 mi

Child care
B G K & W is a locally owned and operated child care company that offers full-time and center-based services for young children. The facility serves children and families living in the Pleasantville, NJ area. B G K & W operates on weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
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TOMORROWS WORLD INC

261 Tuckahoe Rd Marmora, NJ

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Tomorrow’s World Early Education Center is located at 261 Tuckahoe Road in Marmora NJ. Our center provides exceptional year round child care and education for children ages 6 weeks through Pre Kindergarten as well as Holiday School and Summer Camp programs for children to age 12. The center is open from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Our program is a cognitively oriented one centered on monthly themes, letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. These concepts are reinforced throughout a fun and structured day. The philosophy of the center is to make learning a positive experience for the development of the “whole child”. We recognize and foster the individuality of each child and promote a positive self-image while developing self-confidence, self-discipline and cooperation.
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The Little Learning Center

202 New Jersey Ave. Absecon, NJ

5 mi

The Little Learning Center provides a loving, family oriented atmosphere. We have a full curriculum in every classroom. Our teachers have a college degree and are CPR certified. We have a great outdoor play area. Security code entrance for safety. Lunch program. Full kindergarten readiness. Computers, art, science, language development, Spanish and sign language.
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Walk and Roll Childcare

373 Heather Croft Egg Harbor Township, NJ

1.0(1)

4 mi

I strongly believe that if a child is provided with a safe, warm, happy and nurturing environment, and given developmentally appropriate activities, he or she will thrive! Each child is an individual, and needs to be treated as one, and here at Walk and Roll Child Care, I recognize that. Every child develops at their own rate, therefore, each milestone is noted and celebrated together! Our philosophy incorporates open communication between staff and parents in a safe and stimulating environment that enriches the children through these important first years. Listed are just a few of the activities your child will be engaged in while at Walk and Roll Child Care: -Story time, -Show and Tell, -Puzzles and games, -Snack time, -Arts and crafts, -Music, -Pre-reading activities, -And much more. You can rest assured that your child will be cared for with the utmost kindness, love and respect. I believe all children are precious gifts and we treat them as though they are our own. Full-time, part-time and after-school schedules are available.
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Shore Kids Learning Place

1027 Old Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township, NJ

4 mi

Offering a happy, positive, fun and creative approach to encourage your child's learning experience. Your preschooler (age 3-4) will enjoy hands on learning to reinforce academic skills, in addition to fun and creative learning through arts and crafts, dramatic play, gross/fine motor activities, cooking activities and more! Your child will also gain important social skills by meeting new friends and playing and learning together! Offering over 15 years of teaching experience, using theme based curriculum incorporated with pre-reading, language arts, math, science activities and more in a fun and loving home atmosphere. No registration fees and you don't pay if your child is sick or misses an occasional day. 2 1/2 hour sessions- $20 per day 3 hour sessions- $25 per day. Call/email for availability. Small/limited class sizes. Extended hours available upon request for an additional minimal fee. *****HEALTHY snack included everyday for all sessions, including fresh fruits, veggies, etc. Sometimes, we will make it! *************************** **SCHEDULE A VISIT AT YOUR CONVENIENCE** Offering a FREE "Stay and Play" visit with your child in late August...call for details or to reserve your spot! Snack and Art activity included.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Northfield, NJ

Pre-k programs in Northfield, 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 Northfield, 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 Northfield, 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 Northfield, 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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