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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in Deptford, NJ

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

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Precious and Few

837 Virginia Ave Deptford, NJ

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Preschool
In-Home daycare
Child care
Precious and Few believes that every child is unique and will grow at his or her own pace. They spend time nurturing children’s strengths and encouraging them to reach new heights. It is a family owned and operated business. It helps with child day care, nursery school and preschool programs .

Vicky D. says "Miss Edy, is a lovely person who will take care of your child as her own. She is very dedicated, patient, loving and friendly. Both my kids love her and...

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Laura Davis

1382 Glassboro Road Deptford, NJ

< 1 mi

I am currently a stay-at-home Mom, former teacher, interested in taking care of a child or a few children on a part-time basis (ideally two or three days a week). I have experience teaching at every level from preschool through high school. I especially love babies and have babysat and been a nanny at many different periods of my life...in addition to raising my 4-year-old daughter.
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Let's Be Friends Preschool

1 Budd Blvd Deptford, NJ

< 1 mi

Half day only educational program for children 2 and a half to 6. Offering morning programs as well as afternoons. State licensed private preschool program. We educated and nurture a positive experience for all our children.
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Christian Playcare Center

1737 Cooper St Deptford, NJ

< 1 mi

Preschool
Child care
Christian Playcare Center is a childcare and learning facility established in 1981 to serve the children living in Deptford, New Jersey and nearby communities. It provides a safe, clean and healthy place where children can learn, play, explore and discover. It also provides age-appropriate learning materials and activities that enhance and stimulate the children's creativity, imagination, curiosity and natural ability to learn.
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Step With Purpose LLC

210 South Blackhorse Pike BLACKWOOD, NJ

5.0(9)

4 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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Step With Purpose is a Grow NJ Kids 4-Star rated preschool offering high-quality early education in a structured, nurturing environment. Our bright classrooms, intentional curriculum, and experienced educators support school readiness while honoring each child’s unique development. Families choose us for excellence, stability, and meaningful family engagement. Enrollment is limited—book your visit today.

Devon G. says "Satisfactory care, great management and very clean!"

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Bright Beginnings - West

536 LAMBS RD PITMAN, NJ

5.0(13)

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Bright Beginnings West is a family owned business serving the community for almost 50 years. We offer quality education at reasonable rates. We provide a fun and safe educational environment for your child's first preschool experience to help encourage the love of learning at an early age. Our curriculum is geared towards nurturing the early childhood experience through play and fun.

Care Member says "my son has been going to bright beginnings for almost 4 years now. the teachers and staff have always been amazing since day 1! director Melissa is also...

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CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

697 DELSEA DR PITMAN, NJ

5.0(3)

6 mi

Academic
Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Day Care
Cornerstone Montessori School provides exceptional education and care for the residents of Sewell, NJ and surrounding communities with preschool, Kindergarten and early elementary services. Cornerstone uses a “whole child” approach to education and care to instill each child with a sense of self- respect, independence, acceptance, and community through hands-on and individualized curriculum. At cornerstone, each child is a unique individual deserving respect, honor, and care.

Alicia T. says "I pulled my son out of public school in March because they were not accommodating him. He was very unhappy there. Within 3 months of being at Cornerstone...

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Beacon Center for Children

2125 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Child care
Beacon Center, in operation for 35+ years provides a warm, nurturing learning environment for children ages 18 months -7 years. Beacon Center offers both full and half day programs, an After School Program as well as Summer Camp. Beacon Center's experienced and friendly staff encourages learning through fun, challenging activities which stimulate curiosity, imagination and intelligence. There is a balance of sensory learning through play and structured activities. Beacon Center's mission is to develop the whole child, instilling confidence, good communication skills, curiosity, and all the important values necessary for a child's next steps in life.

Megan says "We enrolled our 3yo son at Beacon 4 months ago and couldn't be happier with our decision. Beacon is a warm, friendly, happy school filled with the kindest,...

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Chesterbrook Academy (Sewell)

279 EGG HARBOR RD SEWELL, NJ

5.0(1)

5 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging, and engaging. Our dedicated and well-trained teachers work to ensure every child is happy, thriving, and ready for what comes next. We offer Summer Camp for rising Kindergarten - 5th grade! From sports and games to exciting STEM projects, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, and more- give your child a summer adventure they’ll never forget. Register today!

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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KO12 Kids School

1112 CHESTNUT ST FL 2 PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(3)

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
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Intelligent Preschool starts at 2.5 years old. Kindergarten students can start as young as 4 years old if they will turn age 5 by December 31 and students can stay with us through 2nd grade. We offer actual small class sizes in grades K-2 to allow individualized instruction. Students can learn at their own ability and reach their maximum potential. We uniquely offer mixed ages to allow older preschoolers to learn about helping, and for younger students to learn from older peers. Learning starts early and socialization abounds! Upon preschool graduation, students are well prepared to enter Kindergarten with confidence, having strong academic abilities and a solid foundation for building relationships. We use a Structure and Play teaching methodology. Micro sessions of play interspersed between each session of learning throughout the school day. Our goal is to create a love of learning that will last a lifetime and provide a solid academic foundation for the rest of their learning journey. We are an ELRC provider.

Cari A. says "I feel like they have been an amazing resource for my family, they have been there for us when we needed care. It is a loving environment! They have some...

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The Montessori Schoolhouse

200 EMERALD AVE HADDON TWP, NJ

5.0(1)

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Preschool
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The Montessori Schoolhouse provides a wholistic approach to caring for children ages 18 months and over. Our staff have spent over ten years dedicated to working with children. Our focus is a developmentally appropriate curriculum that is both Montessori based and child directed, while being super fun! We offer accredited and awarded curriculum in our year round program. We are excited to be a part of Early Childhood Education! Call or email for a tour.

Care Member says "My daughter has been here for 2 years and loves her teachers! "

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Chesterbrook Academy (Drexel)

3201 RACE ST  PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(1)

10 mi

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
For 40 years, Chesterbrook Academy preschools have provided exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to Pre-K. We combine learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. Through our Links to Learning curriculum, children are prepared for kindergarten and beyond by developing essential academic, social, and emotional skills for success. Our dedicated teachers support each student, helping them feel valued, confident, and excited to learn!

Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...

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Kiddie Academy of Runnemede

835 E CLEMENTS BRIDGE RD RUNNEMEDE, NJ

5.0(1)

4 mi

Academic
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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.

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....

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Busy Bee's Christian Family Child Care, LLC

484 E. Evesham Road Unit 4 Cherry Hill, NJ

5.0(1)

9 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
It is our mission to provide the highest quality child care to ensure our philosophy proves valuable to the children and families we serve. We hope the impact of our program encourages children to be successful learners throughout their entire lives. Busy Bees provides a safe and loving environment for children, while nurturing development and being a witness to God's love. We want to be a patient and knowledgeable resource to parents and to work as a team with parents to give the child consistency between home and child care. Our philosophy is that all children are eager and active learners. Children are curious and creative by nature. When children are offered a safe and healthy environment enriched with sensory materials, active learning takes place through both child and teacher initiated activity and play. Young children learn best through play and hands on experiences. We provide a nurturing environment that fosters learning and encourages a child's imagination. We offer great flexibility for care Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm. Breakfast and afternoon snack are included in our weekly rate. We are conveniently located near many major roadways.

Natalie C. says "This is my daughter's third day and she loves it and so do I. Jocelyn (the owner) is a breath of fresh air. My daughter is three and just transferred...

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Bright Beginnings West Private Preschool

536 Lambs Rd Pitman, NJ

3.0(3)

6 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Your child will have positive academic and social experiences at our private preschool in Pitman, New Jersey. At Bright Beginnings West Private Preschool, we offer quality early education and kindergarten learning at reasonable rates and have been in business for 40 years. Our goal is to provide a curriculum today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Christine P. says "My son has been going here since September. It was my first experience with a daycare/preschool. The staff is very friendly and the facility is really...

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THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Logan Square

1601 VINE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(4)

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At The Learning Experience, children at our preschool in Philadelphia, PA follow our proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum, featuring hands‑on activities that nurture intellectual, social, and cognitive skills so every child can learn, play and grow. Engaging TLE® learning characters appear in every lesson, turning abstract ideas into memorable stories and modeling values such as kindness, curiosity, and teamwork. Together, the curriculum and characters spark engagement and guide children toward confident, well‑rounded development.

Care Member says "I wanted to share how much we LOVE our new daycare. We switched to TLE Logan Square in July, mainly due to the Philly prek seats which were not...

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Little 1's First Start Daycare

2052 S Hemberger St Philadelphia, PA

5.0(3)

7 mi

Little 1's First Start Day Care located in Point Breeze Area, is a immaculately kept, (10 years) PA state-licensed in-home group childcare facility that offers an interpersonal environment to ensure we meet the needs of every child by providing your child with QUALITY CARE. Your child will receive safe, loving, and stimulating child care that you can count on, which gives you peace of mind while your at work. You know that your child is receiving the kind of care children need to be healthy, happy, and successful. We pride ourselves in QUALITY CARE as it is essential to a child's brain development, and school readiness. We encourage each child to express themselves through language, art, music and physical activity. With an emphasis on learning through play and music, and incorporate a curriculum where your child will build socialization and self-help skills that will enhance their self-esteem and self-confidence, preparing them for a lifetime of learning. We believe in creating a nurturing, fun-loving, safe environment for your children. Our Model is Learning Is the First Start To Success - Healthy meals included (breakfast, AM snack, lunch and PM snack) We have listed our qualifications and what we offer below: *State and city licensed for over 10 years. *3:12 teacher/child ratio. *CPR/First Aid Certified. *BS Degree and CDA Certified *All Staff have Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances. *Reasonable rates (we accept CCIS). *Keystone Stars Affiliated - Star Level 4 *Observation/Assessment *App - Notifications Daily About Your Child *Curriculum *Parent Resources *Parent-Teacher Conferences *Family Fun Day - Family Interaction *Trips - Some free/additional cost *Uniforms *Hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (extended care available).

Amber R. says "This family oriented day school is a great place to send any child. I say day school because I found a place where I can drop my child off and know that...

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RIGHT STEPS OF RITTENHOUSE SQUARE

1531 LOCUST ST # 35 PHILADELPHIA, PA

4.0(5)

9 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
At Right Steps ® we are committed to providing the best education, best nutrition and best care for children. We provide excellent childcare in a safe, trusted, and nurturing environment in our state-of-the-art facilities. The way children learn, think and behave throughout their lives are shaped by early experiences. Through our warm, loving, learning environment we are committed to supporting each childs individual growth and development to reach his or her highest potential. Right Steps ® will guide them through these stages. We provide unique opportunities for children to be involved in a Global Education program.

Care Member says "My son has been at Right Steps for almost two years and I absolutely love it there, so does he!! The teachers are wonderful, they provide monthly...

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Olympik Tots Early Learning Center

1025 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA

5.0(2)

9 mi

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Olympik Tots is a STAR 3 Mandarin and English Bi-lingual Early Learning Center providing safe and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We believe in providing a high quality childcare and after school program to busy parents and their children. We work in partnership with family and community to educate responsible, lifelong learners to possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to survive and flourish in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society. We are Keystone Stars PA licensed facility and have met or exceeded all health and safety guidelines. Our ratio of children to adults is always within state guidelines, and often even lower. You can rest assured that your child will be cared for with the utmost kindness, love and respect. We believe children are a precious gift and we treat them as though they were our own.

Jessica B. says "My toddler son loves it here. The teachers are very attentive and helpful to the parents."

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Creative School At Playhouse

1218 WALLACE ST PHILADELPHIA, PA

5.0(2)

10 mi

Child care
The Creative School At Playhouse is Performing Arts Child Care center, Which focus on Learning as well as Theater, Acting And Dancing, with top level industry professional we development each child to master their confidences level and use it in the real world. Please Call to Schedule a tour Today 267-519-9226

laura K. says "The owner at Creative School is amazing she really knows what the kids want and need. My daughter loves the director and going there every day."

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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Deptford, NJ

Preschools in Deptford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Precious and Few

Miss Edy, is a lovely person who will take care of your child as her own. She is very dedicated, patient, loving and friendly. Both my kids...

- Vicky D.

Step With Purpose LLC

Satisfactory care, great management and very clean!

- Devon G.

Bright Beginnings - West

my son has been going to bright beginnings for almost 4 years now. the teachers and staff have always been amazing since day 1! director...

- Care member

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Deptford, NJ

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Deptford, 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 Deptford, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Deptford, 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 Deptford, NJ.

When looking for a preschool near you in Deptford, 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 Deptford, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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