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1.Kiddie Academy of Montville

350 MAIN RD STE 100 MONTVILLE, NJ

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7 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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13 Wing Dr CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

9 mi

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Located in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, My Special Spot has been a trusted child care center since 1996. Serving Morris County, we provide a nurturing and educational environment for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our center offers age-appropriate programs that focus on early childhood development, including social skills, motor skills, and learning through play. We prioritize your child’s well-being by creating a safe, fun, and stimulating atmosphere where they can grow, explore, and…
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330 CHANGEBRIDGE RD PINE BROOK, NJ

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10 mi

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At Childtime of Pine Brook we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Pine Brook, NJ. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families informed throughout the day with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 330 Changebridge Rd…
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Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and moments with us through the app. We love the love feed access. We 100% recommend this place!"
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233 SPARTA AVE SPARTA, NJ

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10 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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Daycares a little further away

1360 SUSSEX TPKE RANDOLPH, NJ

11 mi

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About Heritage Children’s Academy Preschool in Randolph, NJ At Heritage Children’s Academy, you will find that our school is a warm and welcoming “home away from home”, an environment perfect for children ages birth through Kindergarten. Our developmental curriculum provides each child with the ability to explore and discover a variety of educational activities to progress at their own pace. We embrace the philosophy that every child is a unique individual and requires individualized care and…
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201 RIDGEDALE AVE CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

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11 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Cedar Knolls, NJ offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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204 Madison Ave MORRISTOWN, NJ

12 mi

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Primrose School of Morristown is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Madison Avenue near Morris County Golf Club and Morristown Medical Center. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Summer Adventure Club, all delivered by qualified teachers in a nurturing environment. Recognized with the Cognia, SEA distinction.
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810 PASSAIC AVE WEST CALDWELL, NJ

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13 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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918 HAMBURG TPKE WAYNE, NJ

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13 mi

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Everbrook Academy of Wayne is a trusted daycare and preschool in Wayne, NJ, offering child care programs and summer camp. We provide full-time and part-time enrollment, as well as drop-in care options to support your family’s schedule. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, offers live streaming video, real-time updates, photos, and more to keep you connected throughout the day. Schedule a tour at 918 Hamburg Turnpike to see how we help children feel confident, supported, and excited to…
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Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for them. The communication from teachers and admin is wonderful as well! We are excited for all of our children to attend Everbrook."

128 COLUMBIA TPKE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

13 mi

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Kiddie Academy of Florham Park offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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555 Northfield Ave WEST ORANGE, NJ

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17 mi

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Primrose School of West Orange is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Northfield Avenue near Essex County Park and Rock Spring Golf Club. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Summer Adventure Club, all delivered by qualified teachers in a nurturing environment.
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Salma J. says "This is a fairly new site, and everything is very clean. The staff follows all protocols, and the classrooms are very sanitary. My daughter has been in both the Infant 1 and Infant 2 classrooms, and the curriculum is great—they truly follow it! Even though she started at 4 months and is only 10 months now, I didn't know it was possible for her to be this developed at this age. She already does finger painting and explores different textures. The director is also very nice and…
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we Care for 6 weeks to 6 year olds at our preschool. we are a preschool who meets the needs of working parents. our hours are 7am-6pm M-F. we are GrowNJ accredited and believe in meeting the needs of the individual child both social-emotionally and academically. we believe an educated staff is a qualified staff. our teachers have CDAs, associates and bachelors degrees in education as well as hours of training in specific learning, developmental and emotional areas of childhood. parents…
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Care Member says "I cannot say enough good things about the learning tree!! They take amazing care of my child, and truly put the health and wellness of the children first. My daughter wasn’t speaking clearly when she started and ever since she has been going she has improved with speaking and the staff were absolutely amazing, kind and help me through the process. Today she speaks much more and better. The staff is wonderful, and they really care about the growth and development of the…
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481 NORTHFIELD AVE WEST ORANGE, NJ

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17 mi

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At Tutor Time of West Orange, we offer trusted daycare and early childhood education programs and summer camp in West Orange, NJ. Our learning environment supports each stage of development with experienced teachers, healthy meals and snacks, and flexible scheduling options for busy families. Through our family communication app, SproutAbout, parents stay connected with real-time updates, live streaming video of your child's classroom, photos, videos, and more. Schedule a tour at 481 Northfield…
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Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics: Care for your child: Above all things, we wanted to make sure our daughter was as loved and care for as if she was with family. The staff at Tutor Time exceeds this expectation. Her teachers have all demonstrated genuine love and care for the person my daughter is, not just overall compassion for children (which is important…

22 MAPLE AVE FAIR LAWN, NJ

18 mi

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Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the childcare experience. We play a transformative role in the lives of families and we take this very seriously. Our proprietary early childhood education curriculum impacts…
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561 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT, NJ

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18 mi

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Our mission is to promote the development of children through a play-based curriculum that ignites curiosity, inspires creativity, and promotes character. We are committed to strengthening families by offering opportunities for discussions, parenting and child development workshops, and social events where parents and children can connect with other members of the community.
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Nicole W. says "We have been a family of Cornerstone School since 2020 and all our of children have been students there. We have been very happy with the education that they have and are receiving. The tenured teachers are phenomenal, caring and really push the kids to think differently. The students are encouraged to develop their problem solving skills from an early age, take care of their own needs as developmentally appropriate and have fun! The play-based curriculum was one of the…
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16 POLLITT DR FAIR LAWN, NJ

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19 mi

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Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early childhood education.
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Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls. Highly recommend!"
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2 PLEASANT AVE CLIFTON, NJ

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19 mi

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What Sets The Learning Center of Clifton Gan Kochavim Apart? At TLC Gan Kochavim we believe that every child deserves more than just daycare — they deserve a safe, loving, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive! What makes our center special? - ❤️ Personalized Care & Attention: We understand that every child is unique. Our dedicated staff takes the time to understand each child's individual needs, personality, and developmental milestones. - 🏫 Beautiful, Spacious…
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Soffer ?. says "I've been sending my kids there for 4 years now. The teachers are so attentive and they are so on top of the needs of the kids. I feel like my kids will be very ready for school when it is time. The do a great job of balancing outdoor time and indoor time. They are great with communication, and we are so happy with the service. "
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51 Island Road  MAHWAH, NJ

20 mi

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ENROLL BEFORE 8/7/2026 AND GET ONE WEEK FREE! Welcome to Lightbridge Academy of Mahwah! We are so excited to start this great chapter forward with all of our future families! We all at Lightbridge Academy are looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead! We are thrilled to welcome the season of blossoms and butterflies, where every day holds the promise of adventure and discovery for our little ones and their families. From nature walks and outdoor painting to picnics in the sunshine,…
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89 US-46 DENVILLE, NJ

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8 Myers Ave Denville, NJ

5 mi

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Rhyme and Reason is a state-licensed child care center, open year-round to meet your needs. We offer full-time and part-time pre-school programs, as well as before and after-school programs. Our caring staff of educated professionals provides a warm and relaxed atmosphere for each and every child. While no center can duplicate you home, Rhyme and Reason offers: A safe, healthy, and clean environment, opportunities for learning and creative expression, socialization with other children, a…

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

Pre-K Schools are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 26 listed pre-k schools

Kiddie Academy of Montville

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

1525 - Childtime of Pinebrook

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share…

- Mary G.

Kiddie Academy of Sparta

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care…

- Natalie V.

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

Pre-k programs in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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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