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Pre-K Schools in Port Reading, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Noah's Ark

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...

- Kim M

All About Children Private In My Home

Carolina is FABULOUS. She has been a god send to us! My little one started with her when he was 4 months old (he's almost 2 now and still...

- Jaclyn W.

Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current...

- Elizabeth C.

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Learning Junction Inc

454 Port Reading Ave Port Reading, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Learning Junction Inc promotes values, love and respect for kindergarten and preschool students every Mondays to Fridays. This child care organization in Port Reading, NJ provides an age-appropriate curriculum that allow for learning while having fun. They feature a stimulating environment while supporting the kids' holistic...
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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
+ 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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All About Children Private In My Home

284 Grove Ave Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(9)
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...

Jaclyn W. says "Carolina is FABULOUS. She has been a god send to us! My little one started with her when he was 4 months old (he's almost 2 now and still goes to her!)....

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Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

344 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Little Genius Academy provides a nurturing environment for children and an unprecedented level of training to their teachers, which redefines early care and education programs! We are committed to providing an environment that fosters healthy cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. We create a classroom community...

Elizabeth C. says "I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in...

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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
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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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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Wesley Hall Preschool and Kindergarten

1 E Broad St Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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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The Peacerose Montessori

3079 Bordentown Ave Parlin, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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....
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Cookies & Juice

572 Mountain Ave Plainfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Child care
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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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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Language And Enrichment Center

551 Park Ave Scotch Plains, NJ

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The Language and Enrichment Center is one of New Jersey s premier destinations for early childhood education and enrichment classes. Our focus is holistic child development through programs that address different aspects of a child s growing mind and body. We also believe that childhood is the ideal time to introduce foreign...
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Tiny Minds Daycare

661 Gornik Dr Perth Amboy, NJ

Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
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...
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Primrose School of North Edison

23 Nevsky Street Edison, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and...
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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street Scotch Plains, NJ

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 3 more
Our philosophy is to compliment varying learning styles while reinforcing boundaries to each child with a more hands-on approach from our team of educators. Scotch Plains Montessori serves children from four months to six years of age. Our key components include early opening and flexible after hours, full day and half-day...
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Noahs Ark Country Day School

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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...

Childtime-Rahway

Kids 1st 215 Elm Ave Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Childtime located in Rahway, NJ provides quality care for our children and giving their families the peace of mind they deserve. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts from Infant, Toddler, Twos/Early...

Keisha G. says "The staff is very nice and friendly and I love this place. When my son started, he could barely speak clearly enough for everyone can understand. Three...

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A Place We Grow...

66 Simonson Ave Staten Island, NY

4.7(3)
Early learning environment for your infant, toddler, pre-schooled child,as well as after school and summer care with all the comforts of "HOME"! Daily activities, circle time, safe outdoor play area, music, movement, organic gardening, homework help with individual attention and nutritious meals and snacks. CPR certified, over...

Eileen K says "Since finding "A Place We Grow" our lives have changed. The family orientated environment has had a positive influence in our six year old son. He has been...

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My Imagination

44 Cleveland Ave. Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
I am a professional pre-k teacher with 20 years experience. I have opened My Imagination in-home day care because a small group setting provides more one on one time. Doesn't your child deserve that? I am accepting ages 6 months to 5 years. A monthly age appropriate curriculum will be followed in a fun and nurturing environment....

Jennifer M. says "My daughter has been with Ms. Katie since I returned to work after maternity leave. She just turned 2 and I can't express enough how much Ms. Katie has...

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Pink And Blue Daycare

116 Hendricks Ave Staten Island, NY

5.0(2)
We Are a group Family Daycare in New Brighton, a Staten Island. We are located Closed To the Staten Island Ferry. We provide a loving , home like environment where the children get pres-school Education and home made meals . Our day care Consists of children starting 2 months old to 12 years old of age. *Afterschool Care...

Selyna S. says "I think it's alright from the looks of it. Ill give the company a call first thing on MondAy.."

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The Playgroup Experience

90 Boulder St. Staten Island, NY

3.4(5)
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...

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

Pre-k programs in Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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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