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We have 60 preschools in Dayton, NJ! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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MONTESSORI CONNECTIONS

2245 US-130 S DAYTON, NJ

4.0(1)

< 1 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
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We’re an Montessori based early education center located steps from South Brunswick DMV office. Our facilities offer bright classrooms and 1 private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We accept NJ Child care subsidy!!

Kokila H. says "My 2 kids attended there, the first was there for 2 years and the other for 3 years. They have really good teachers who are knowledgeable, friendly and...

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Promissory Montessori

485 GEORGES RD STE 119 DAYTON, NJ

5.0(5)

1 mi

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
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Promissory Montessori offers gentle, nurturing care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program features sensory-rich environments, kind caregivers, and activities that support natural development. With flexible hours and small ratios, your little one receives personalized attention in our safe, cozy Dayton center. Call Nadia at 732-438-0400 to visit!

Care Member says "The best islamic montessori daycare in New Jersey. The staff are so caring of children and very friendly. I do recommend everyone!"

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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

364 GEORGES RD DAYTON, NJ

5.0(1)

1 mi

We are a certified licensed Montessori Pre School and Child Care center. We are family owned and operated for over 45 years. Montessori Children's House provides early education to children starting at 2 1/2 years old - 5 years old. Our environment is warm, bright, and inviting with two spacious classrooms and a beautiful setting for our large, fenced in playground! Our teachers are Montessori certified with many years of experience. Our environment will provide your child with the perfect blend of an education with a curriculum that will meet their individual needs to have their fullest potential reached in their social, emotional, and academic growth! Would you like your child to have an experience of a lifetime? ENROLL TODAY!

Shawna R. says "We've been with them since June 2021 and they've been wonderful with my son. He was ready for school and they are always wonderful and easy to communicate...

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PRESCHOOL CARE NJ INC

399 Ridge Rd Ste 1 Dayton, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool Care NJ Inc. emphasizes a balance of intellectual and social development for students to learn and function independently throughout their lives. They prepare an engaging curriculum for a small group of children. The school provides them with the skills necessary to succeed in elementary school and beyond.
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Montessori Children's House

364 Georges Rd Dayton, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
Preschool
Located in Dayton, New Jersey, Montessori Children's House strives to create a safe and loving environment for young children. It provides children with academic and social experiences that meet their individual needs. It offers programs that develop children's social, emotional, and physical skills. The school utilizes an academic curriculum that involves math, language, writing, science, social studies, and geography.
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Niveen Y

25 Breeze Dr. Dayton, NJ

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I have 11 years experience. I am also a state registered child care provider with Community Child Care Solutions. I am CPR certified. Also I am a mother of 4 school aged children.
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Montessori Connections

2245 Us Highway 130 #103 Dayton, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori Connections offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 2245 US Highway 130, the company serves families living in the Dayton, NJ area. Montessori Connections operates during weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
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Montessori Academy & Learning

485 Georges Rd Ste 119 Dayton, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori Academy & Learning fosters a strong foundation for confident, compassionate participation in the world by nurturing each child’s unique gifts, passion for learning, and independence. They provide an excellent educational experience for children and a welcoming community for growing families.
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0264 - Childtime of Monroe Township

230 PROSPECT PLAINS RD MONROE TWP, NJ

5.0(1)

4 mi

Child care
Day Care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond.

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...

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Sunflower Family Daycare LLC

34 WHITE OAK COURT Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(3)

3 mi

Sunflower Family Daycare (SFDC) Registered from State Of New Jersey Department of Children and Families provides daycare facilities to Infants and Toddlers in a very neat, clean, and hygienic home environment. Sunflower Family Daycare LLC also provides services to after school and before school kids. Holiday care facility is also available here. New Jersey License No 0450007584 Registered from State Of New Jersey Department of Children and Families (Certificate No. FR122048) Sunflower Family Daycare (SFDC) is providing daycare facilities for kids of age from 0-7 years. We provide full day care facilities to infants, toddlers, kindergarten kids, and other desired kids. Other facilities include: Before and after school care, holiday care. Timing of facilities: 7:00 AM To 6:30 PM (Saturday, Sunday, and all long weekend holiday SFDC remains close) Extra Activities: 1. Reading and writing 2. Rhymes and Riddles 3. Play with Board Games 4. Memory Games 5. Identify colors and shapes 6. Math Puzzle Art and Craft: We specially focus on creativity of kids. Hence we teach them various painting activities like: 1. Coloring the shapes 2. Sketches and drawings 3. Fabric Painting 4. Pottery Painting We also offer Cooking classes for interested kids (During Summer Holidays) Help with School Home Work. Pick Up and Drop off: If school buses are coming into this location area then only we provide this facility. Indoor and outdoor games according to weather conditions. SFDC provides free Milk, Juices, Snacks, Cookies, and bottled water to enrolled kids. Our Slogan: A place where kids feel at home!!!!!

Pramit N says "I would highly recommend Sunflower Family DayCare for your child. Our little one has been going to this homely family day care center for over 3 years now...

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LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

367 CRANBURY RD E BRUNSWICK, NJ

5.0(3)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Little Earth Shepherds Preschool/Daycare offers small class sizes to ensure your child is receiving a more individualized approach to their start in education. We prioritize fine and gross motor development and enstill the importance of social-emotional learning throughout each classroom!

Stephanie D. says "They are really nurturing. The staff is great. Our child has grown so much there."

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THE SAPLING SCHOOL

3080 NJ-27 KENDALL PARK, NJ

5.0(2)

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Sapling School is a child care provider having locations in Kendall Park and Fair Lawn, New Jersey, for children from infancy to five years of age. Our kindergarten school provides personalized attention for each child to achieve his or her maximum learning potential. With more than 15 years of experience, our trained staff has been assisting parents in stimulating the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of young minds. We also provide children with nutritional food to assist in holistic growth. Parents also get to monitor the children from home via our live webcam.

Bethany F. says " They are very attentive and reassuring. They do many activates and now my baby is writing and ready for kindergarten"

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SAND HILLS PRESCHOOL

57 SAND HILLS RD KENDALL PARK, NJ

5.0(6)

4 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Sand Hills Preschool is a traditional preschool located in South Brunswick Township. We believe that the best way for preschoolers to learn is through play. We are a PRESCHOOL, not a daycare, so we offer different length classes for different age groups. Please read our class offerings and ages carefully. We offer half day programs for 3 year-olds. (9:00am-11:30am) Families can choose two, three of five mornings a week. Your child needs to be three by Dec. 31, 2022 to be in this class. We offer half or full day options for 4 year-olds who turned 4 by Dec. 31, 2022. Our morning class runs from 8:30am-11:30am. Our afternoon class runs from 12:30pm-3:30pm. We do have a lunch program from 11:30am-12:30pm. Four year olds can choose to stay from 8:30-3:30. We have a Toddler Time class once a week for 2 year-olds to attend with a parent or grandparent etc. An adult needs to stay with the child for the duration of the class. We pride ourselves in teaching to the child's individual social, emotional and physical needs. Our quality, developmentally age-appropriate program incorporates all aspects of learning through play and exploration. We are a Grow New Jersey Kids rated school, and we use the Creative Curriculum in our classrooms. Our school is a Christian environment which welcomes children and families of all faith walks to come together as a beautiful and diverse school community. Our amazing student: teacher ratios, caring, experienced staff, and wonderful students and families is what makes us so special. We know you and your child will feel right at home here. We encourage you to browse our website www.sandhillspreschool.com, visit our school, chat with our families, and learn more about our program. Please feel free to contact Carla Lynch, our school director at 732-940-1515 or director@sandhillspreschool.com​ for more information or to schedule a tour.

Jennifer G. says "My daughter and son have been attending Sand Hills Preschool for two years. When my daughter began, she was very hesitant and anxious. The staff at the...

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Noah's Ark Preschool

900 B HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

5.0(8)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Noah's Ark in a NJ Grow Rated School offering care and early childhood education for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age. The mission of Noah’s Ark is to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for our community’s children. Noah’s Ark certified staff will promote each child’s social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development through hands on experiences. Our staff will work in a collaborative partnership with each family to set goals and meet the individual needs of each child and their family. We support our children to gain confidence, to impart a strong sense of community and to foster a true love of learning. We provide a warm consistent environment where our children are encouraged to explore, make choices, gain independence, and instill a strong sense of self and a discovery of each child’s unique place in our community. Families of children ages 3 -5 residing in New Brunswick are eligible for free preschool at Noah's Ark.

Alyshia B. says "My daughter attended Noah’s Ark from age 2 until she went to kindergarten, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. She was excited to go every day and...

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Saplings Academy

37 Jones Avenue New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(2)

8 mi

International
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Saplings Academy is a private in-home preschool that strives to meet the needs of students who are ready for a more rigorous academic setting. We seek to work with students who are ready to move forward in their education, but are held back by the school cut off dates which prevents the students from moving forward. We offer internationally acclaimed curriculum and the chance for students to interact with students from all around the world. Our goal is to give students a well-rounded education that is tailored to their current needs. We seek to challenge and help them grow socially, physically, and academically in a small group setting. In addition to our preschool program, Saplings also offers English after school programs for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. For our Kindergarten program we use an internationally acclaimed phonics program paired with sight word practice to have students reading and writing in no time. Our elementary program focuses on reading comprehension, grammar, and writing. Each month, the students will work through a reading study, have grammar lessons, and do various writings that follow the writing process. We also will be offering PARCC test preparation for grades 3-5 starting in January. Our teacher is a K-6 certified teacher and has been teaching English and Early childhood for the past 5 year overseas and in the states. She seeks to engage and challenge students in the class in a comfortable setting where learning can flourish.

Althea H. says "Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has since been on the...

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The Learning Experience - East Brunswick

405 STATE ROUTE 18 EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

5.0(3)

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
The Learning Experience – East Brunswick offers safe and joyful daycare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Route 18 and Brunswick Square Mall, our center serves families in East Brunswick, South River, and Spotswood. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P. Curriculum combines hands-on exploration with enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—at no extra cost. With dedicated teachers and bright classrooms, children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Care Member says "TLE gives me complete peace of mind. The staff is warm, patient, and truly loving. The curriculum is excellent and keeps my two little’s learning at...

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Medina's Academy

781 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ

5.0(2)

9 mi

Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We offer a diverse education consisting of a mix between the best aspects of the creative curriculum as well as the Montessori teaching method. We have an indoor as well as outdoor playground area. We also provide lunch meals to all of our kids. Give us a call and set up a tour to see our center. Thank you

Sarah K says "Well kept cleaned and organized center. Met with the owners who were very welcoming. Definitely going to look into enrolling my son."

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Kiddie Kingdom Child Care & Learning Center, Inc.

2190 US-130 N NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, NJ

5.0(3)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Kingdom is a family owned and operated business. We are currently celebrating our 25th anniversary. Jennifer Trimpert and Karen Klemas created the school to care for children from 0-13yrs. We have five classrooms, and our average class size is 12-15 students. Our priority is bringing you quality, as well as individual care. Our decisions are based on the needs of your child and providing a safe and engaging environment conducive to learning. We believe in a happy and well rested staff, so we have plenty of teachers to help at any time to help keep our ratios small. The satisfaction of having children excited upon arrival and asking for school on the weekends is our greatest accomplishment. We are not just "Day Care" but extended family.

KYLIAH W. says "I travel a 1 hour and 13 mins to get to them I have three little ones in there, They are amazing it is a lot of love there they are good people. She cares...

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Lightbridge Academy - Plainsboro

10 Schalks Crossing Road PLAINSBORO, NJ

5.0(2)

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Welcome to Lightbridge Academy of Plainsboro, NJ! New Middlesex County parents are welcome to schedule a tour and discover why our parents experience peace of mind knowing that their children are receiving the best possible care, along with a quality early childhood education program for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K children! Our state-of-the-art childcare center has been scrubbed and sanitized from top to bottom and enhanced health and safety procedures are in place. Accredited by the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs

Care Member says "Both of my children have attended Lightbridge Academy of Plainsboro, and we couldn't be any happier. The warm smiles of the teachers to the daily...

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Primrose School of Old Bridge

3647 US Highway Route 9 North Old Bridge, NJ

4.0(4)

9 mi

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
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We re a national family of accredited early education and care schools serving infants through kindergarten, after-schoolers, their families and communities. With our Balanced Learning approach, we help empower children to reach their full potential by nurturing curiosity, confidence, creativity and compassion.

David E. says "We have been sending our daughter to Primrose School of Old Bridge for about 10 months now. Since she turned 2 years old. Faculty and staff is very polite...

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Dayton, NJ

Preschools in Dayton, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

MONTESSORI CONNECTIONS

My 2 kids attended there, the first was there for 2 years and the other for 3 years. They have really good teachers who are knowledgeable,...

- Kokila H.

Promissory Montessori

The best islamic montessori daycare in New Jersey. The staff are so caring of children and very friendly. I do recommend everyone!

- Care member

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

We've been with them since June 2021 and they've been wonderful with my son. He was ready for school and they are always wonderful and easy...

- Shawna R.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Dayton, NJ

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Dayton, NJ. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Dayton, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Dayton, NJ, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Dayton, NJ.

When looking for a preschool near you in Dayton, NJ on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Dayton, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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