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Mi Casita Day Care

I love LOVE Mi Casita Day Care. They treat your children as if they are theirs children. They cook them homemade foods, so many things to...

- Amanda A.

Bright Start Academy

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

- Ty

Shugah Baybees CDC

We have had two children attend Shugah Baybees starting at 3 months of age. We have had wonderful care from this center in every respect....

- Whitney E

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Growing and Learning Academy

21 Davis Ave Kearny, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Growing and Learning Academy LLC mission is to provide top level child care. The children are exposed to a wide range of activities including art and craft, socialization, gross motor activities, math , science, language arts. Growing and Learning Academy offers innovative learning programs. Creating Bright Minds!
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Precious Angels 1 LLC

545 Kearny Ave Ste 1 Kearny, NJ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Child care for ages 18 months to 13 years old.
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Little Friends Nursery

650 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Little Friends Nursery is an educational childcare located in Kearny, New Jersey. It strives to provide an environment conducive to learning and development. It offers child care and early educational programs designed for young children. The school is operational every Monday through Friday.
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Alphabetland Pre-School & Day Care Center

139 Bergen Ave Kearny, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Alphabetland Pre-School & Day Care Center, formerly known as Kearny Day Care Center, opened its doors for the first time in 1981. They provide a combination of activities to motivate and engage children in learning such as story telling, playing, singing, and dancing. Their comprehensive curriculum focuses on each child's...
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Tiny Hearts Child Care and Learning Center

198 Midland Ave Kearny, NJ

Child care
Tiny Hearts Child Care and Learning Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Kearny NJ. It offers a warm and nurturing environment and provides comprehensive programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center promotes balanced learning to make sure that children will develop...
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Mi Casita Day Care

105 S 3rd St Brooklyn, NY

4.0(4)

State license verified

Bilingual we also teach Spanish as a second language . State Licensed, Family Home Daycare Age appropriate curriculum, organic nutrition meals provided Open Monday-Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm Available After school Holidays,Weekends upon request Good reference.

Amanda A. says "I love LOVE Mi Casita Day Care. They treat your children as if they are theirs children. They cook them homemade foods, so many things to do. The...

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Bright Start Academy

366 Clifton Ave Clifton, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
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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Shugah Baybees CDC

129 W 138th St New York, NY

5.0(2)

State license verified

Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Hello Families! We would love for you to come our New Shugah Baybees Child Development Center located at 129 West 138th Street. Our new infant and toddler and Preschool (2-3 year old) rooms are designed to fully accommodate your little One. Our School will develop your Childs intelligence and comprehension to the highest...

Whitney E says "We have had two children attend Shugah Baybees starting at 3 months of age. We have had wonderful care from this center in every respect. It's a...

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Little Ivies Prep

520 West End Ave New York, NY

5.0(3)
Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Little Ivies Prep! Here at Little Ivies, we are committed to making each day a learning day, filled with a variety of centers and activities that help our early learners discover what interests and inspires them while also ensuring they have the necessary readiness for school and academics. We pride ourselves on...

Eve E. says "My children have attended Little Ivies since they were each around 3 months old. As my son heads off to kindergarten this fall and we tearfully say goodbye...

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LEXINGTON CHILDREN'S CENTER INC.

115 E 98TH ST NEW YORK, NY

5.0(4)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
At Lexington Children's Center, we focus on forming nurturing relationships with our students and their families. We take pride in the welcoming atmosphere in our school. We promise to work hard for our community and continue to grow, adapting technology to the classroom and creating more STEM-related curriculum through the...

Lynette F. says "They are so attentive to the kids, they are well staffed and it's not over crowded. They fill you in on how the kids are doing throughout the day. "

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
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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LITTLE MISSIONARY'S DAY NURSERY

93 SAINT MARKS PL NEW YORK, NY

5.0(3)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
We are housed in a beautiful 5-story brownstone on St. Marks Place. Rooms are large and light-filled. We have two outside spaces, a back yard and a roof deck. We are half a block away from Tompkins Square Park and its playgrounds.

Nilli M. says "My older son attended for 3 years and my younger son for 2 years. I have a wonderful experience with the staff, I love how responsive they are. They're...

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MUSE Academy

126 St Felix St Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
Cooperative
Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
MUSE Academy is an independent private school in Brooklyn. Opening in September 2018 for Pre-K3 through Grade 2, MUSE Academy fills a critical need for high quality, humanist education. We seek to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active citizens in his or her community....

Crocker C. says "This is a fabulous new private school in Fort Greene with strong music and arts focus. Preschool program for ages pre-k 3 and pre-k 4, kindergarten and...

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Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.

390 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the Meadowlands YMCA facility. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age-appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of learning. The Meadowlands YMCA...

Maria says "The Mara Center has helped my child reach her milestones. Their curriculum has helped her learn so much! She is always so happy to go to school and it's all...

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HLC Kids Academy

5001 Park Ave West New York, NJ

5.0(26)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
A state of the art, fully renovated facility offering daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Elizabeth says "My son was at HLC from six months to three years, and his little sister was there from four months until she was one and a half. We just moved to another...

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Early Scholars

3443 24th Street Astoria, NY

5.0(2)
Hello, my name is Angelina Cintron and I operate a homemade Childcare Center in the local Astoria area in area code 11106. The Early Scholars Education Program operates on the notion that children grow and learn most efficiency with consistent hands on exploration and experiences. This program promotes young children to make...

Krishna says "Angelina is a great care giver! My son Matteo has learn so much at her daycare. He has learn to communicate better his wants and needs. He has made so...

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Community Life Center Inc

15 Mount Morris Park W New York, NY

3.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
The mission of Community Life Center Inc. is to create programs for the total development of the preschool child, based upon his or her needs, and those of their family and community. Community Life Center Inc. Head Start is a free educational program located in the Harlem community. Locations: Mt. Morris Center 15 Mount...

Alesha W. says "i think yall center is pretty cool"

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Little Royals Daycare

79 Lorraine St. Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
Little Royals Daycare is an in-home licensed family daycare. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. At Little Royals Daycare our focus is to provide compassionate care and an early education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Our goal is to take advantage...

Vivian M. says "Wonderful caretaker with and a very nurturing environment. The owner has taken care of my boys for a few years and I know for certain that their...

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.4(12)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Kearny, NJ

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

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

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

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