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LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY SCHOOL X

We've had an incredible experience with LANS over the past year. Rabab and her team of devoted teachers have created a nurturing environment...

- Vladimir

Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC

Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center has been by far the best place to take my children. Upon entering you feel the warm cozy and clean...

- Care member

Nicole's Little Angels LLC

Nicole is amazing, her personality is wonderful. She has a love for children, and she is very gifted in that area. Highly recommend!

- Genevive J.

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Gainville Learning Center & Cafe

17 Ames Ave Rutherford, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Gainville Learning Center & Cafe is a child care facility in Rutherford that offers various programs that aim to introduce different cultures among students and develop their appreciation for diversity. The company offers the following programs: pre-kindergarten program, language immersion program, and after-school care program.
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New Fountain Pre School

38 Ames Ave Rutherford, NJ

Child care
New Fountain Pre-School is a facility in Rutherford, NJ that strives to offer a formative influence on the kids' spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual development. They support the students through play-based experiences that are teacher-directed and child-centered. They also develop creativity and curiosity while...
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The Meadow's School

102 Borough St Rutherford, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Meadow's School is an early childhood education center that provides a comfortable, safe, and home-like environment to children until kindergarten. Their center is located at 102 Borough Street, Rutherford, NJ 07070 and is open on weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm.
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Rutherford Montessori School

128 W Passaic Ave Rutherford, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Rutherford Montessori School is an early childhood education center that offers educational day care programs for preschool and kindergarten children. Located in Rutherford, New Jersey, the company implements the Montessori Curriculum with a strong focus on language, math, and science. The company also provides activities that...
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LITTLE ANGELS NURSERY SCHOOL X

188 WASHINGTON AVE NUTLEY, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Family owned child care center open for 24 years. Our program caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-k children.

Vladimir says "We've had an incredible experience with LANS over the past year. Rabab and her team of devoted teachers have created a nurturing environment where our...

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Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC

436 RIDGE RD N ARLINGTON, NJ

5.0(11)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center has been by far the best place to take my children. Upon entering you feel the warm cozy and clean environment. The...

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Nicole's Little Angels LLC

9 BIRCH AVE CALDWELL, NJ

5.0(4)
starting at
$1800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Special needs
+ 1 more
UPDATED!! WE have 5 full-time spots available 2 infants and 3 preschoolers For SEPTEMBER 2024 DON'T WAIT ENROLL TODAY! Philosophy We believe children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and loved. Therefore, we at Nicole Little Angels LLC will provide our children with a warm, caring, comfortable, and...

Genevive J. says "Nicole is amazing, her personality is wonderful. She has a love for children, and she is very gifted in that area. Highly recommend! "

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Grand Street Settlement

294 Delancey Street New York, NY

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child Care, Head Start and Pre- K Registrations, NOW OPEN! Free for qualified families! Child Care: * 2 years old * Must possess a Child Care Voucher. To Qualify for the Head Start program; 3 and 4 years old; Families should meet one or more of the following criteria: * Family income up to 100% of Federal Poverty...

Jayla says "Amazing programs with a lot of opportunities for families to grow and be financially stable. This program offers many services for children to develop...

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The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 MARKET ST PATERSON, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
International
+ 2 more
The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age nonprofit Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ. We are committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes. The Lewis Chatman Academy uses creative curriculum along with TLCA specialized curriculum for our...

Emma S. says "They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my little one has been...

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The Booker T. Washington Preschool

325 E 101ST ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
We serve children 2 years to 5 years old. We focus on the whole child and encourage learning through play. We have a toddler program, preschool and pre-k programs. All of our programs place a strong emphasis on art, literacy and science. Our greatest desire is for our children to love learning and realize their greatest...

Care Member says "I can rate this school with a lot of stars as I can and many more. This school does amazing things and help your child very well with all the...

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Little Ivies Prep

520 West End Ave New York, NY

5.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Little Ivies Prep! Here at Little Ivies, we are committed to making each day a learning day, filled with a variety of centers and activities that help our early learners discover what interests and inspires them while also ensuring they have the necessary readiness for school and academics. We pride ourselves on...

Eve E. says "My children have attended Little Ivies since they were each around 3 months old. As my son heads off to kindergarten this fall and we tearfully say goodbye...

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The Ivy School

278 Willow St Teaneck, NJ

3.0(4)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
+ 2 more
The Ivy School in Teaneck is a small boutique preschool that caters to children ages infant to 6 years old. The lead teacher is certified in special education as well as K-5. Ratios are well below State requirements, so that means individual attention for your little one. The Ivy School offers an elite academic program that...

Alexandera M. says "My son has been attending the school since November and the improvement in his speech and socialization has been profound and it is all thanks to...

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creative beginnings preschool

36 GOULD ST VERONA, NJ

5.0(9)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Our school provides a healthy, safe environment for children to be while they are away from home. Here they will learn foundation skills to be ready for kindergarten. Each class provides a loving developmentally appropriate environment where children can develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We focus on the...

Care Member says "My Daughter loved this school, we were so sad when we moved. Luckily the owners have another center closer to where we moved. We were able to get the...

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Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC

917 McBride Ave Woodland Park, NJ

5.0(2)
We are a family owned and operated preschool for children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. We have an age appropriate curriculum to prepare your child for kindergarten. Our staff includes NJ certified teachers.

Binetti says "Great staff very clean price great my family love the school"

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CALVARY LEARNING CENTER

1111 PREAKNESS AVE WAYNE, NJ

5.0(6)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
At Calvary Learning Center, we offer a faith-based program designed to nurture and support children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten. Our approach emphasizes family involvement, creating a collaborative environment where parents are an integral part of their child's learning journey. We provide a rich, bilingual...

Care Member says "They say it takes a village and CLC is my village!!! From the moment you step through the doors, you are made to feel like family. So caring, reliable...

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Little Bee Learning Studio

163 4th Street Hoboken, NJ

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Little Bee Learning Studio offers a variety for of classes for child development using a play through learning approach. We offer Pre-K Prep classes for toddlers as well as music, art, language and cooking classes. We have two locations in Hoboken both of which are cozy intimate spaces designed to engage children in play. We...
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Genesis Preschool & Academy

1209 Anderson Ave Fort Lee, NJ

State license verified

Special needs
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
We are a modern preschool offering a preschool program for children, ages 2 1/2 to 5, as well as an after school care provider for school aged children in grades K-6. We are open during school closings and vacations as well as offer a great summer camp program for children up to 6th grade with 3 weekly field trips and time...
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Cadence Academy Preschool Paramus

650 FROM RD PARAMUS, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Welcome to Cadence Academy Preschool in Paramus! Our preschool offers care and early education programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten children. We have two classrooms for each age group, a large indoor gym, and a state-of-the-art outdoor playground with areas specifically designed for every age. *We...
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Lightbridge Academy of Hackensack

215 Union St HACKENSACK, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Welcome! We are excited to be a part of the Bayonne community! As The Solution for Working Families®, we are more than a daycare, we are here to support you as an extension of your family and a true partner in your child’s early education and development. Our state-of-the-art child care center is currently under construction and...
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Cadence Academy Preschool - CLOSED

20 HACKENSACK ST E RUTHERFORD, NJ

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. Now...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Rutherford, NJ

Pre-k programs in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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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