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We have 60 pre-k schools in Scotch Plains, NJ! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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

Pre-K Schools in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

Childtime-Rahway

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...

- Keisha G.

My Imagination

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...

- Jennifer M.

Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above...

- Sheena B.

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Start-Rite Nursery School

9 Stelton Rd Piscataway, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
A state-of-the-art early childhood development center, day care/nursery school caring for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a nurturing, loving environment. Home away from home! Start-Rite Nursery School and Kindergarten has been serving families in the Middlesex County area since 1952. We offer the best quality education...
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Childtime-Rahway

Kids 1st 215 Elm Ave Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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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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Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

800 Flora St ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$700/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Zion Land Academy helps prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Our academics include teaching them the alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, and more. They are taught about the weather, different animals, and food. We...

Sheena B. says "They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above her reading...

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Small society Academy

20 Bay St Stirling, NJ

3.0(2)
Celebrating over 30 years, Small Society was established in 1974 and is family owned and operated. At the Small Society Academy, we have programs for children 4 weeks old to 5 years designed specifically by experts in the field of early childhood education from infant to Pre-K.At the Small Society Academy your child will engage...

Allison says "I have 3 children have graduated from Small Society Academy in the last 9 years. The staff is wonderful with the kids. They provide for them emotionally,...

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Brainiac's Child Care

2147 Springfield Ave Vauxhall, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Brainiac s Childcare Center and Learning Center is an early education facility that focuses on nurturing and developing a strong educational foundation for all children! Our staff provides daily opportunities for children to experiment, explore and thrive, both socially and intellectually. To complement our academic program, we...

Shawn-dneise T. says "Come join the Experience......Brainiacs is the PLACE...... where children get the Joy of Learning........."

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The Wonder Years Academy, LLC

133 South Ave Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Wonder Years Academy offers early childhood education programs for children six weeks up to kindergarten age. It provides a stimulating environment conducive to learning and development. It strives to provide children with opportunities that promote learning and growth. It is licensed to serve a maximum of one hundred and...

Care Member says "Three extraordinary years!!! My daughter attended The Wonder Years from 2-5 years old and had a terrific experience. Staff are caring and loving,...

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Imagine Nation Learning Center

410 Clermont Terrace Union, NJ

5.0(1)
Imagine Nation Learning Center is an Early Learning Center Located behind Kean University in Union NJ As such we urge you to visit our website where you may view interior photos.We have a licensed facility, certified teachers, web cams, indoor/ outdoor play,and full-time kindergarten. Imagine Nation Learning Center is a...

Alisha H. says "Great luv the school. need more people who do this for a passion."

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Small World Preschool

144 Bloomingdale Road Staten Island, NY

3.0(2)
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...

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...

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Peppermint Tree Nursery School

105 Woodbridge Ave Sewaren, NJ

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.
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Beginnings Chritian Pre-School

1605 Springfield Ave Maplewood, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Beginnings Christian Pre-School in Maplewood, NJ educates the children intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially. They make the kids and parents as comfortable as possible with state-certified master teachers. This child care facility also features Bible lessons, potty training, kindergarten/Spanish...
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High Hopes Daycare Center

1298 Woodrow Rd Staten Island, NY

Child care
Preschool
High Hopes Child Care Center in Staten Island, is licensed by the Department of Health Bureau of Daycare and an approved universal pre-kindergarten day care center of the state of New York. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, nursery, and preschool. The center is open from Monday through Friday 6:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
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Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center

133 Avenel St Avenel, NJ

1.0(2)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Pumpkin Patch Pre-School Center located at 133 Avenel Street, Avenel, New Jersey, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to seven PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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E Himielski Pre K

925 Amboy Ave Perth Amboy, NJ

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,...
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Lightbridge Academy

8 Jane Place Edison, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Hello to all Edison, NJ families! Lightbridge Academy is so excited to be a part of the community and we welcome all Middlesex County families to visit us and discover what sets our school apart! Parents experience peace of mind knowing that their children are receiving the best possible care, along with a quality early...
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Busy Bee Child Care Center

2153 Saint Georges Ave Rahway, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Busy Bee Child Care Center is an early childhood facility based in Rahway, New Jersey that offers early education programs geared towards toddlers and pre-kindergarten learners. The company admits children between the ages of 0 to 6 years old and uses a structured curriculum that focuses on literacy and social skills...
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Learning Tree Pre-School I

993 Green St Iselin, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Learning Tree Pre-School I is a day care establishment that provides child care services for children up to 5 years of age. Their center, located at 993 Green St, Iselin, NJ, provides many opportunities that allow their students to explore, discover, and enjoy a well-maintained creative environment.
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Noah's Ark of Highland Park, L.L.C.

900 Raritan Ave Highland Park, NJ

State license verified

Noah's Ark Preschool is a NAECY accredited preschool for children 6 months- pre-K. At Noah's Ark you have the option of coming 5 days , 3 days , or 2 days a week with flexible hours. At Noah's Ark Preschool we take pride in working in a collaborative partnership with each and every family. Our certified teaching staff...
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Grace Child Care Center

600 New Brunswick Ave. Perth Amboy, NJ

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...
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K & M Early Childhood Learning Center LLC T

1110 Centennial Ave Piscataway, NJ

Child care
K & M Early Childhood Learning Center in Piscataway, 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 a certain number of children.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Scotch Plains, NJ

Pre-k programs in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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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