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Preschools in Essex Fells, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Sunnyfields Learning Center

My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and...

- Meredith W

PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching...

- Kelly K.

Educational Counseling Services

July 7, 2018 I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been...

- Alice W.

Top Preschools Near Essex Fells

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St Peter's Nursery School

271 Roseland Ave Essex Fells, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
St. Peter's Nursery School is an educational facility that aims to provide a solid educational foundation for children. It offers a safe and harmonious environment and provides appropriate activities that foster life-long learning among children. The school promotes balanced education by integrating play-based activities with...
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Sunnyfields Learning Center

494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
Preschool and Child Care for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years old! Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.! *At Sunnyfields Learning Center, our objective is to stimulate our students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills at their individual developmental levels, with hand-on activities to...

Meredith W says "My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring...

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PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

17 LLOYD AVE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$640/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
PRESCHOOL ONLY!!! Daily hours and options: Monday thru Friday Tiny Tots 8:30 - 11:15, 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20, PreK 3 & 4 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20. We offer Before Care 7:15 - 8:30 am and After Care 2:20 - 6:00 pm We also offer a sibling discount for the second child. Holy Family School is a Preschool for...

Kelly K. says "Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching butterflies. The...

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Educational Counseling Services

137145 North 3rd St Paterson, NJ

5.0(3)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Special needs
+ 3 more
*Child Care Age: 2 1/2 to 13 * Professional and Quality Staff *Call today and start tomorrow *Academic, Arts & Crafts, * Immersion Spanish * Child Care for Homeschoolers *Before Care/After Care. *Drop-In Service (school closures). *Child Care Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm.extended hours Saturday 8:00 am-3:00 pm by appt....

Alice W. says "July 7, 2018 I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been attending classes...

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Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

346 E Mt Pleasant Ave Livingston, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy, conveniently located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue at the border of West Orange and Livingston, NJ prides itself in providing high quality daycare and preschool experience for all enrolled children and families. We offer educational programs which meet or exceed that of larger, corporate...

Erin P. says "Little Explorers has nailed the perfect balance of a great school curriculum mixed with the comfort and values that come with an in home facility. My kids...

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Carol's Home Daycare

103 Klinger Rd East Hanover, NJ

5.0(3)
With over 30 years experience, I am confident your child will thrive both socially and academically in a clean, safe and fun home daycare environment. Prior to opening my daycare 8 years ago, I was a Paraprofessional in a Preschool Special Education Classroom for many years, as well as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at a...

Mallory G. says "Carol was an absolute godsend for our son. He has always been a bit shy and sensitive and Carol gave him exactly what he needed to feel comfortable. She...

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Srg Family Childcare

64 Harrison Road Parsippany, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

At SRGHOSH Family Childcare,LLC, we understand that choosing the right childcare provider is a critical decision for every parent. That's why we strive to offer the best possible care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. Organic Food for Healthy Growing Minds and Bodies We believe that a...

Bruhal S says "SRG Family Daycare is one of the best daycare in the area. They have a low student to teacher ratio which was very important for our kids at early age....

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Mighty Sprouts Montessori

1 Barnida Drive East Hanover, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
At Mighty Sprouts Montessori, we care deeply about the growth, health, and happiness of our students. A child's education is the foundation of their future. We developed our programs based on the Montessori philosophy and maintain a learning environment that supports all of its principles.

Kathleen D. says "I am so impressed by Mighty Sprouts Montessori! They are unlike any daycare that I have experienced. The children here receive a solid education and...

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PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

1482 MAPLE AVE HILLSIDE, NJ

4.5(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Faith based
+ 3 more
Precious Angels Daycare Center is an innovative childcare center with an advanced curriculum. Everything is statically designed to give your child the best education. From our classroom design to our world class curriculum, we created the best for your little one. Our program focuses on your child’s academic, social,...

Dorothy G. says "Precious Angels is the best daycare anyone could ever have. My grandchildren went and now I have my nephew in there. My granddaughter is in Kindergarten...

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Bright Start Academy

366 Clifton Ave Clifton, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Bright Start Academy is a New Jersey State licensed Preschool located in 366 Clifton ave Clifton, NJ 07011. We accept 2 1/2 to 6 years old. School is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.Our website is available to visit from www.brightstartacademy.org We are an Early Child Care Center that has an engaging curriculum backed by...

Ty says "Bright Start is such a wonderful school! They keep the children engaged and builds a strong foundation for future growth and learning. The curriculum is well...

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Little Munchkin Learner's

100 AVALON Roseland, NJ

5.0(7)
HELLO PARENTS, LITTLE MUNCHKIN LEARNER'S Little Munchkin Learner's shapes the lives of our little ones and helps them grow and develop as individuals. Little Munchkin Learner's offers an experience flush with fun, friendship, learning, and adventure. Join us ! LITTLE MUNCHKIN FULL TIME CARE, PART TIME CARE, REMOTE...

Debbie S. says "Love this place. I know my son is safe, happy, and well taken care of."

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The Orchard School

360 Passaic Ave Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Special needs
+ 3 more
We are licensed for infants to 13 years. We are very busy year-round offering: Preschool/childcare, school-aged before and after school care with homework help groups, social skills music, and art. Our children are advanced in their skills because of the individualized attention that we provide at our school. We like to think of...

Morgan L says "Orchard school gives one of the best experiences for preschoolers!"

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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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Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0(2)

State license verified

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the art, childcare center. We...

Ashley T says "My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who...

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The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 Market Street PATERSON, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.4(12)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
OPEN HOUSE AUG 31, 2017 at 9:00am and again 6:00pm. COME tour our beautiful facility and SIGN UP your child with THE BEST DAYCARE IN ESSEX COUNTY! This is much more than just daycare. At Applecore Learning Early Childhood Center we offer developmentally appropriate programs and specialized curriculum for a range of ages,...

Lamoye S says "An Honest Review from an Outsider: What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and I'm a very...

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The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

11 Morris Court Summit, NJ

5.0(8)
I am a Summit resident with a degree in Psychology & Child Development. I offer a small program devoted to the development, socialization and education of infants & toddlers. The Puddingstone is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers a warm environment with many hugs & enrichment. The owner &...

Nazmin T. says "We made the best decision in choosing Pudding Stone Day care for our little girl. She has been attending since September 2016 and it has by far exceeded...

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Clifton Playhaus

66 Second St Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We offer a secure, nurturing environment in which children are able to establish the solid educational foundations they need to assure success in future academic endeavors. Our program is specifically developed for each age group and ensures that all of our children receive the necessary emotional, physical and educational...

J.W says "I met with the Director Sandra. She has such a beautiful spirit. I told her some of the concerns I had at my prior daycare and she reassured me that it...

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Jan's Shining Stars Preschool/daycare Llc

688 Colfax Road Wayne, NJ

5.0(1)
I'm Jan, Owner/Teacher/Child Care Provider of Jan's Shining Stars Preschool/Daycare LLC. Our goal is to foster your child's love of learning through fun and educational activities. Every day is full of arts and crafts, rhythm and movement (music), Toddler/Preschool Skills, stories, fun themes and much more. During the Summer...

Melissa says "My son loves Ms. Jan and all the activities she plans for him. She is knowledgable about academics and provides a safe learning environment for my son. I...

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Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

35 North 4th Street Paterson, NJ

5.0(6)

State license verified

Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
We are a 5days a week full-time day care with over fifteen years experience providing top quality child care for your sons or daughters. We provide a positive and safe learning environment that offers a fun and stimulating place for your child to learn to grow socially and fundamentally. CPR Certified Indoor and...

Care Member says "To tell others that aer looking for a safe place for their young child to attend"

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Essex Fells, NJ

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

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

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

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