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Preschools in Jersey City, NJ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 84 listed preschools

PARK PREP ACADEMY

Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding...

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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot...

- Mary C.

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

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

- Rosita B.

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier preschools in Hudson County valuing...

Care Member says "Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their...

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Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2000/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 3 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...

Mary C. says "They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different...

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KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 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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THE WONDER YEARS

255 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$100/mo
Preschool
Child care
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Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Let's Get Fit After School Program How it works: Parents would register their child or children and complete an orientation. Each child would be evaluated and placed in classes based on age and skill. After they complete homework children would participate in classes that will get them physically fit while having...

Kami A. says "This will be my 7th year attending. Basically the gym is a family oriented my daughter feels comfortable and supported as if they are family. They push the...

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MUNCHKIN VILLAGE

127 OCEAN AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$225/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Provide a nurturing and safe environment. Servicing infants and toddlers since 2007. Our staff is dedicated ,

Mary W. says "I have 2 of my kids attending there now for about 4 years and the other one also attended there as well. The staff is excellent and the place is very clean...

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Cari's Little Friends

51 Sherman Place Jersey City, NJ

3.7(6)
Flexibility. No contracts or long term commitments. Certified personnel state licensed facility. We offer a loving, nurturing drop-in, home environment nursery school and child care with small group setting for ages 3 months to 4 years. We offer the "Your Baby Can Read Program."

Ruth C. says "We've sent our girls to Rosa for 4 years now and have had nothing but a great experience. My daughters have learned to sing, dance, sign, swim, speak a...

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VIAQUENTI ACADEMY

837 JERSEY AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1970/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care

Oliver D. says "We were nervous about starting our 1 year old son in any day care during the pandemic, but I have to say that Viaquenti have been amazing to us. Gabriela...

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The Brunswick School - Warren Campus

474 WARREN ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$2750/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
We're a 3-year winner of Best Preschool in Downtown Jersey City! With two convenient locations (Warren Street & Brunswick Street), we offer state-of-the-art facilities featuring bright, spacious classrooms, private outdoor play spaces, and daily organic, fresh meals. Our unique holistic education approach addresses physical,...
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The Brunswick School - Brunswick Campus

371 7TH ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$2600/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
We're a 3-year winner of Best Preschool in Downtown Jersey City! With two convenient locations (Warren Street & Brunswick Street), we offer state-of-the-art facilities featuring bright, spacious classrooms, private outdoor play spaces, and daily organic, fresh meals. Our unique holistic education approach addresses physical,...
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S.S.A Express

102 BRUNSWICK ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1700/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 4 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...
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Smart Start Academy Heights

462 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1600/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 5 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...
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Smart Start Academy Nursery

180 NEWARK AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$2350/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 4 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...
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Smart Start Academy Palisade Square

502 PALISADE AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$2350/mo
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Waldorf
+ 4 more
We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and caring that extends outside the...
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Ivy Primary Prep

675 MONMOUTH ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$1895/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
At Ivy Primary Prep we have taken an innovative approach to focus on development of the whole student by emphasizing a curriculum that includes physical, social, and emotional components. Each class is capped at 10 students to foster an academically challenging environment with maximum student-teacher engagement. Our IVY...
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New Millennium Educational Cen

45 Madison Ave Jersey City, NJ

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
International
Preschool
Child care
New Millennium Educational Center is a Child Care provider for children ranging from 18 months to 13 years old. Our goal is to prepare each child for the future through a program that stimulates the growth of the whole child: Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Socially. It is a profound honor and responsibility to...
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Happy Days Child Day Care Center, LLC

102 VAN REYPEN ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$850/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
Child care
WELCOME TO HAPPY DAYS CHILD DAYCARE CENTER We are a daycare program serving preschoolers (2.5-5 years of age), after schoolers, and the community. We are so lucky to have been nurturing children since 2013 in the heart of Jersey City. We strive to ensure your child’s safety in our clean, spacious, fun classroom. We are...
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Alghazaly School Inc

17 PARK ST JERSEY CITY, NJ

State license verified

3 yrs as long as potty trained
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Tender Lovin' Daycare

321 Stegman Pkwy Jersey City, NJ

Tender Lovin' Daycare is a licensed in-home daycare service that provides a safe and loving environment for parents who prefer a more intimate daycare setting for their children. We accept infants to age 5. Our preschoolers enjoy arts and crafts, puzzles, story time, lots of fun ways to learn shapes, colors, ABC's and 123's. We...
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Early Beginnings Day School

338 Grove St Jersey City, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Early Beginnings Day School is an early childhood education provider in Jersey City that offers programs for children ages 12 months to 4 years old. The company specializes in handling toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten children. They offer flexible full-day and half-day schedules; they also provide before-school and...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Jersey City, NJ

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

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

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

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