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Ponds Valley Pre School

5.0

My eldest daughter, who is now in the 4's class and will be graduating and moving on to Kindergarten is Sept has been attending Ponds since she was 2. My younger daughter just started Ponds this year in the 2s class. It is the best decision I have made as far as child care and early education is...

- Tara M

Kids Interactive Day School

5.0

I would like to highly recommend Kids Interactive Day School. I have taught computer classes as an extra "special" at this school for several years. I was always impressed with how this school was so professionally run. It is a very clean, well organized school with competent teachers who really...

- Kathy M

Square One Kids Academy

5.0

It is hard to believe that my daughter has been attending Square One for 2 years now. The entire staff has played a key role in her development and made a positive and profound impact. I've witnessed the dedication of the Director, Felicia, and every infant, toddler and pre-school teacher. I'm...

- Eric S

Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

5.0

I'm very please of the way this Daycare take care of my son he's always clean well fed and the environment is safe and learning one my son started to read at two years old i was shock when i heard him reading the site words he know is colors shapes and numbers. i'm so please that i choose this...

- Donnet B

Educational Counseling Services

5.0

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 since November 2017. Ms. Williams, and her staff, really make sure the students are their number one priority. She goes the extra mile with the...

- Shequita C

Preschools in Oakland, NJ

Ponds Valley Pre School

341 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ

Costimate: $219/wk

5.0

(1)

Ponds Valley Preschool is an educational facility that serves the community of Oakland NJ. It offers a comprehensive preschool program and provides developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhance children's mental, social, emotional, and physical abilities. The school promotes active learning by...
5.0
"My eldest daughter, who is now in the 4's class and will be graduating and moving on to Kindergarten is Sept has been attending Ponds since she was 2. My younger daughter just started Ponds this year in the 2s class. It is the best decision I have made as far as...

Tara M


Kids Interactive Day School

Kids Interactive Day School

8 Wright Way, Oakland, NJ

Costimate: $219/wk

3.0

(2)

Located in Oakland, KIDS Interactive Day School has been serving families of the surrounding areas for over ten years. We provide part-time and full-time care for children aged 2 months to 13 years. Our school is a place where children are nurtured and grow to become themselves. Our program uses...
5.0
"I would like to highly recommend Kids Interactive Day School. I have taught computer classes as an extra "special" at this school for several years. I was always impressed with how this school was so professionally run. It is a very clean, well organized school...

Kathy M


Square One Kids Academy

Square One Kids Academy

112 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ

Costimate: $223/wk

3.0

(2)

Square One Kids Academy is a full-service daycare and preschool located on the border of Oakland and Franklin Lakes for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We strive to be the first solid foundation for your child s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Our entire...
5.0
"It is hard to believe that my daughter has been attending Square One for 2 years now. The entire staff has played a key role in her development and made a positive and profound impact. I've witnessed the dedication of the Director, Felicia, and every infant,...

Eric S


Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School

45 Spruce St, Oakland, NJ

Costimate: $219/wk

Academies at GBDS features a strong academic program and an egalitarian, supportive environment. We pair a strong Jewish identity with an innovative curriculum. Our students undertake a journey of self-exploration, guided by warm and passionate educators. They graduate with a love of learning, a...

OAKLAND COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL

95 Bauer Dr, Oakland, NJ

Costimate: $219/wk

Oakland Community Nursery School provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability. The unique and robust curriculum integrates traditional...

Kradle To Kindergarten Inc

95 Bauer Drive Oakland, Oakland, NJ

Costimate: $219/wk

Kradle To Kindergarten Inc is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Oakland NJ. It offers a loving and nurturing environment and provides appropriate learning programs that focus on developing the children's social skills, intellectual abilities and emotional stability. The...

Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.

35 North 4th Street, Paterson, NJ

Starting at $185/wk

5.0

(5)

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....
5.0
"I'm very please of the way this Daycare take care of my son he's always clean well fed and the environment is safe and learning one my son started to read at two years old i was shock when i heard him reading the site words he know is colors shapes and numbers. i'm...

Donnet B


Educational Counseling Services

Educational Counseling Services

137145 North 3rd St, Paterson, NJ

Starting at $100/wk

5.0

(3)

*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...
5.0
"I sent my son here and he LOVED it. There was so much to do and the facility is great considering the cheap prices. Would recommend for sure."

John


Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ

Costimate: $286/wk

3.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"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 look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...

Ashley T


Omni Two Day School

559 Ringwood Ave, Wanaque, NJ

Costimate: $122/wk

OMNI and OMNI Two Day School we provide a safe, loving and encouraging environment where the kids can be them self. We offer day care, preschool and before and after care and we offer infant care.

The Little School of Waldwick

The Little School of Waldwick

40 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ

Costimate: $229/wk

Welcome to The Little School of Waldwick where learning and fun become one! Inviting classrooms and our nurturing environment will smoothly and comfortably ease your child's transition into an engaging and age appropriate program. Our programs for students 18 months through Kindergarten are designed...

IndigoKid Montessori School

IndigoKid Montessori School

1301 Pollitt Drive Ext., Fair Lawn, NJ

Starting at $1400/mo

Bilingual Montessori School ages (2.5 to 6)

Little Crane Montessori School

Little Crane Montessori School

113 Cottage Pl, Ridgewood, NJ

Costimate: $230/wk

Little Crane Montessori School was established in 1998 and affiliated with American Montessori Society (AMS). We offer a genuine and progressive Montessori education in a warm and vibrant learning environment where children can explore, discover, and develop as creative, confident and compassionate...

Wyckoff Reformed Church Nursery School

580 Wyckoff Ave., Wyckoff, NJ

Costimate: $224/wk

WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? The energy and happiness of the children and teachers is evident when walking through the hallways of the WRC Nursery School. Our goal is to use this positive energy to foster curiosity, self-direction and confidence through social and emotional development, academic...

The Pinnacle Learning Center

The Pinnacle Learning Center

109 W Ramapo Ave, Mahwah, NJ

Costimate: $220/wk

The Pinnacle Learning Center in Mahwah, NJ features holistic approaches in child care and education in developing the whole child. They create stimulating learning experiences and lessons through teachers who know the value of structure and play. They provide learning and development through...

Paula's Home Away From Home Private Child Care

Paula's Home Away From Home Private Child Care

371 Squaw Brook Rd, North Haledon, NJ

Starting at $15/hr

Looking for private care? I am a Home away from Home, not a daycare center. As a parent, I understand that it could take a lot of time to find the perfect place and match for your child. Rest assure your child will be happy in safe, comfortable, loving environment. I am available to provide care...

Our Savior Lutheran Nursery School

Our Savior Lutheran Nursery School

122 Hartley Pl, Fair Lawn, NJ

Starting at $3400/mo

1.0

(1)

Our Savior Lutheran Nursery School is a state accredited program that offers a Christian based program that is developmentally appropriate for 3 and 4 year old children at an affordable rate. The curriculum focuses on social and emotional growth, academic readiness skills, and gross and fine...

The Learning Tree Preschool and Child Care

259 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ

Starting at $1042/mo

At The Learning Tree, our philosophy is that we meet the individual needs and interests of every child that walks through our door.

Kid's Academy

497 Godwin Ave, Midland Park, NJ

Costimate: $227/wk

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Kid's Academy Daycare and Preschool, our school enrolls children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age all year round, Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm. The 6,400 square foot facility is licensed by the state of New Jersey and offers the following: Outdoor play grounds, spacious classrooms, with...
5.0
"An excellent environment with a great staff !"

Kathleen Z


The Little School of Waldwick

40 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ

Costimate: $226/wk

3.7

(3)

5.0
"Excellent Pre-school! The staff is nurturing and the environment is caring. Children are encouraged and grow. My children have thrived here and so have the children of friends who I have referred to The Little School. My children were both put into the advanced...

Sophie's C


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