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Preschools in Hillside, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

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...

- Dorothy G.

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!

- Rosita B.

Kiddie Academy of Secaucus

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.

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PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

1482 MAPLE AVE HILLSIDE, NJ

4.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
Academic
Cooperative
+ 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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Robin's Little People

344 Long Ave Hillside, NJ

Child care
Robin's Little People is a cooperative, non-profit, non-sectarian, inclusive preschool with a staff and membership of families who are dedicated to providing the very best in preschool education to children ages 2, 3, 4 and 5. The school appreciates and respects the uniqueness of every child. They believe in identifying...
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Cassandra Russell

1036 Thomas St Hillside, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Cassandra Russell in Hillside, 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 in preschool.
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B. Rose Family Child Care

1528 North Broad St Hillside, NJ

Our home based preschool program offers an exceptional early childhood curriculum; with daily academic, gross motor, music, and art activities. We have flexible child care hours, including before & aftercare, evenings, and Saturdays. Our experienced teachers are nurturing and responsive to the needs of young children. Our...
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Little Bears Day Care Center, Inc

422 New York Pl Hillside, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Kindergarten
Little Bears Day Care Center, Inc offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 422 New York Place, the company serves families living in the Hillside, NJ area. Little Bears Day Care Center, Inc can enroll a total of 60 children.
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Precious Angels Daycare Center

1482 Maple Ave Hillside, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Precious Angels Daycare Center offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 1482 Maple Ave, the company serves families living in the Hillside, NJ area. Precious Angels Daycare Center operates from 7:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
+ 3 more
Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin, Spanish, or French. Our curriculum...

Rosita B. says "Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

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Kiddie Academy of Secaucus

1006 NEW COUNTY RD SECAUCUS, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day 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...

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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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Cooperative
+ 3 more
PHILOSOPHY Here at Noah's Ark children ages Infant-Kindergarten are cared for by our nurturing and experienced teachers who have a true gift with children. We create a partnership with our parents to assure both you and your child's needs are met. Our Philosophy is based on three principal goals. These are to help children gain...

Kim M says "We have been at Noah's for 4 years and both of my children have loved their time at school! My son gets so sad to leave when it is time to come home. The...

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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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Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 LIVINGSTON AVE ROSELAND, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
+ 1 more
This is a family run school school our mission is to provide the top education for your students and families. We offer hot lunch, soccer on Tuesday and dance on Thursdays that is included! We have special family nights like bingo, family picnic , pajama days. We also offer weekly and monthly news letters! we would love for you...

Care Member says "Bright Start Early Learning center is amazing , the teachers are wonderful and truly care and love for the children , My daughter loves being here and...

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LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL

100 E 22ND ST BAYONNE, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Here at Little Lamb Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth and development of our little ones ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks all the way through the pre-kindergarten age. Our precious little ones flourish from receiving a Christ-centered education of academics, language and social...

Ann B. says "We love little lambs. My oldest was there for 3 years and is now going into 6th grade. My daughter also was there and now my 5 year old is following. We...

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Verona Ave Day Care Center

222 VERONA AVE NEWARK, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
We offer care for infants from 3 weeks to 13 years old. Growing with you from our Infant center to our Preschool Center located just a few blocks away. Incorporating Learning Beyond Paper and The Creative Curriculum to nurture your child's love of learning. Our Centers offer unique, individualized care for you and your child.

Angela M. says "my son has been going since he was one. They are in constant communication. He's learning so much! I also love that they do so many fun activities! "

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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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Beanstalk Academy - Victory

2734 VICTORY BLVD STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

We see schools as a magical place with happy staff and children. We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and positive environment for children to learn, grow and gain independence where they feel valued and loved; while simultaneously providing support and growth opportunities for our colleagues, families and the...

Shakiesha says "They are a very good school. Really good education. I am very happy them."

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Kiddie Academy of Springfield

25 US-22 E SPRINGFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day 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...

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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LITTLE SCHOLAR NURSERY SCHOOL

444 UNION AVE BELLEVILLE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Child care
+ 3 more
At Little Scholar... It is very important to provide children with a safe nurturing environment in which they can learn and succeed in life. At Little Scholar we strive to do just that. Our preschool has been providing early childhood services in Belleville/Nutley since 1978. Combined the staff at Little Scholar has over...

Anita C. says "Very caring staff members and teachers! They are also very good with communication."

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Kiddie Academy of Staten Island

1110 SOUTH AVE STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Day 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...

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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Kiddies Kare

195 W MARKET ST NEWARK, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
Our mission is to positively impact the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve. We transform early education into an exciting adventure, nurturing your child’s natural curiosity, prioritizing their interests, and fostering learning through play. Our approach sets the foundation for their future school...

Care Member says "The staff is so helpful and friendly!!! They really kept me updated and I felt confident that my child is not just cared for, but learning while he’s...

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

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

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

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