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Preschools in Dunellen, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things...

- Angela B.

Kiddie Academy of Colonia

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.

START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the...

- Danielle B.

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PRECIOUS MOMENTS ACADEMY

358 NORTH AVE DUNELLEN, NJ

4.8(5)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
International
Child care
+ 2 more
Precious Moments Academy has been a staple in our community for 30 years. Our goal is to provide a high quality early childhood program allowing children the ability to build independence, and creativity through a safe and nurturing environment. Our diverse classrooms help each child develop confidence and a positive sense of...

Angela B. says "I wished they had a larger backyard area. However, the facility is great and the staff is awesome. They are always coming up with new things to do with...

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Just Us Children

419 NORTH AVE DUNELLEN, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$260/mo
Just Us Children is an early childhood center located conveniently in central Dunellen! Our hours are from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm. We are located right next to the Dunellen train station and on the path of the route 28 bus. We accept and welcome Community Childcare Solutions at our school. Community Childcare Solutions is a...
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Precious Gifts Day Care Center

400 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Precious Gifts Day Care Center located at 400 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from twelve...
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Footprints Christian Preschool

264 New Market Rd Dunellen, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Footprints Christian Preschool is a non-profit early childhood care and education provider located at 264 New Market Road, Dunellen, New Jersey. The company is experienced to provide stimulating educational activities that enhance the children's academic performance, physical abilities and social skills. It has a capacity of 49...
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Erica T

748 Center Street Dunellen, NJ

Hello! My name is Erica and I have two children, ages 4 and 10, and also have many years of experience with all ages of children. I spent 8 years at an after school program, teaching ages 5-18. I ended as the Teen Coordinator as I worked myself up over the years during high school and college. A past Assistant Director of the...
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Kiddie Academy of Colonia

302 INMAN AVE COLONIA, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
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...

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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START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

9 STELTON RD PISCATAWAY, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

International
Cooperative
Academic
Reggio emilia
Day Care
+ 2 more
- - -A home away from home -Most classes are no bigger than 8 children -Research Based State Approved Curriculum -Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition -Certified Teachers -School is Professionally Cleaned Daily -We also offer language, and zumba classes -Lots of...

Danielle B. says "We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the kids. The...

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Noah's Ark Preschool

900 B HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

5.0(8)

State license verified

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,...

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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Haynes Preparatory School

140 FRONT ST S PLAINFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Haynes Prep School, a quality learning center located in South Plainfield, New Jersey - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer early...

Jennifer K. says "Our son has been enrolled there since September and we are very very pleased! we are both educators so we had high expectations going in and have been...

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STELLAR ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH

51 US-206 HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
We believe the early years are a vital time in the development of a child’s abilities. Presenting the appropriate experiences in a loving manner and at the right time is essential. Our curriculum is orchestrated to enrich all children in every aspect of intelligence and this enables every child to achieve his or her full...

Meghan R. says "Things have been really good I had 2 kids here previously now in elementary. I have another child there and she is doing really well they focus not only...

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DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

130 WHITMAN AVE METUCHEN, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Registration is now open for 2024-2025. To schedule a tour click call us at 732-549-1020. As a Christian State Licensed Childcare Center, we provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and loving. The academic environment stimulates the children to explore, create, grow, and excel in their unique qualities. We have a beautiful...

Care Member says "We had a great experience at Dayspring Childcare. We sent all our kids there and have been with the daycare for 5 years. It's a clean, safe, loving and...

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Spring Academy

10 North Road Warren, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
A unique Montessori Preschool with language immersion such as Chinese and Spanish. Serves kids 1 year and older. Our mission is to help kids to become well-rounded human being and reach their full potential, with independence, integrity and curiosity for knowledge. We do this via our various academic and enrichment programs...

Dr. P says "Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum include Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and...

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Medina's Academy

781 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ

5.0(2)
International
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Child care
+ 1 more
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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Curious Minds

258 King George Road Warren, NJ

5.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
International
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
We are an independent, nonsectarian preschool focusing on creative arts and sciences for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. At Curious Minds, we strive to provide a clean, safe, nurturing and educational environment for young children and their families....

Laura D. says "Curious Minds is wonderful!! My 2 year old son is excited everyday; clapping & cheering as we pull into the parking lot. The staff are warm, creative,...

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John Kenney Child Care Center At Heller Park

211 Mill Rd Edison, NJ

5.0(2)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 2 more
Welcome to John Kenney, where we offer subsidized quality child care for Heller Park employees, Edison Residents, & Edison Township employees! The John Kenney Child Care Center is the fulfillment of a promise made by developer Isaac Heller to the people of Edison. In 1987, Mr. Heller, Chairman of the Board of Heller...

Diana M. says "My son attended John Kenney for more than 3 years until he started 1st grade, we loved the daycare, the teachers and the assistants. The staff is very...

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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

561 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Preschool
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...

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...

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Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ

5.0(2)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Little Treasures Learning Center is a high-quality childcare facility that provides a safe and fun, year round learning environment, excellent care and full educational programs from infants to the young children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. We also offer a great Summer Camp program for children ages 5 to 9 years...

Trudy A. says "From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of development!...

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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

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Little Genius Academy

344 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
At Little Genius Academy we are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and accepting learning environment that provides children with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our curriculum meets the needs of children and families through the use of specific, age-appropriate goals and objectives. At LGA,...

Elizabeth C. says "I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in...

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1509 - Childtime of Somerset

454 ELIZABETH AVE SOMERSET, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child 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...

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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Dunellen, NJ

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

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

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

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