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We have 60 preschools in South Plainfield, NJ! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Saplings Academy

Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has...

- Althea H.

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

My son loved his time at LES and still to this day talks about his friends and teachers (5 years ago!) He went into kindergarten with a...

- Laura D

Little Treasures Learning Center

From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of...

- Trudy A.

Top Preschools Near South Plainfield

Little Lambs Family Daycare Llc

212 Thomas St South Plainfield, NJ

Come join our incredible Little Lambs Family Daycare. Here is a little bit about us: An incredible in home childcare located in South Plainfield, NJ, run by an LPN, that provides days filled with learning and fun. Your child will thrive in an environment that s enriching, clean, safe, and has very small caregiver to child...

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The Sunflower Patch

2307 Maple Avenue South Plainfield, NJ

Welcome to The Sunflower Patch Home Daycare! I am currently enrolling children, ages 6 weeks through 5 years (Pre-K). My goal is to provide a safe and happy place for your child to grow and develop while in my care. I focus on their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development. I believe that parents and a caregiver...

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Creative Kids Academy

1615 Clinton Ave South Plainfield, NJ

Preschool

Child care

Creative Kids Academy in South Plainfield, 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 up to 61 children for preschool.

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Lil' Big Ones LLC

134 Durham Ave South Plainfield, NJ

Preschool

Child care

Kindergarten

Lil' Big Ones LLC provides a cozy, friendly & loving environment for children. It is complimented with activities encouraging social and emotional development. Each child will flourish when they are accepted and loved to become independent and self-assured individuals.

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Greatstart Early Learning

4001 Hadley Road Suite F South Plainfield, NJ

State license verified

Academic

International

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

Child care

+ 1 more

Preschool and child care services for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Voted Hulafrog's Most Loved Learning Center, and Best Reviewed Preschool. Provides an International School atmosphere with a strong curriculum that emphasizes both academic and social development.

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A Small World Preschool & Daycare

810 Hamilton Blvd South Plainfield, NJ

Preschool

Child care

A Small World Preschool & Daycare was established in 1998 to serve the families in South Plainfield, New Jersey. It offers a nurturing and motivating educational environment that supports the children's growth and developmental needs. The school provides age-appropriate activities that stimulate the children's desire to learn...

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Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield

4001 Hadley Rd Ste F South Plainfield, NJ

Preschool

Child care

Kindergarten

Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 4001 Hadley Rd Suite F, the company serves families living in the South Plainfield, NJ area. Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield has served the community since...

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Saplings Academy

37 Jones Avenue New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(2)

Academic

International

Preschool

Kindergarten

Saplings Academy is a private in-home preschool that strives to meet the needs of students who are ready for a more rigorous academic setting. We seek to work with students who are ready to move forward in their education, but are held back by the school cut off dates which prevents the students from moving forward. We offer...

Althea H. says "Emily has tutored my daughter for 2 years (1st and 2nd grade). We hired Emily because our child was struggling with reading, and she has since been on the...

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Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

367 Cranbury Road East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Outdoor/nature

Preschool

Child care

At The Little Earth Shepherds Preschool, our mission is to nurture each child within a warm, supportive, and developmentally enriching environment. We are dedicated to fostering age-appropriate growth across all domains-physical, intellectual, social, and emotional-through intentional, child-centered learning experiences. We...

Laura D says "My son loved his time at LES and still to this day talks about his friends and teachers (5 years ago!) He went into kindergarten with a great attitude about...

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Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool

Child care

Kindergarten

Little Treasures Learning Center is a high-quality childcare facility that provides a safe and fun, year round learning environment, excellent care and full educational programs from infants to the young children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. We also offer a great Summer Camp program for children ages 5 to 9 years...

Trudy A. says "From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of development!...

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Bonnie's Day Care

13 Willow Ave Piscataway, NJ

5.0(2)

My name is Bonnie Conrad. I have been involved in childcare since 1985 when my second child was born. My daycare is located in my home, in a childcare setting area of my home. I have watched over 100+ children, ranging from the ages of 3 months to 4 years. I love doing what I do and enjoy being with the children and helping...

Donna says "Attentive caregiver, who treats your child as her own. Clean home. My child started at 6 weeks and went to pre-school at age 4, fully prepared, knowing...

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All About Children Private In My Home

284 Grove Ave Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(9)

Childcare in my home (Woodbridge). SIBLING DISCOUNT! (Scroll down for info about tutoring) Please contact my CELL number at 732-277-8413 for more information I watch children in my home NEWBORN & UP. I'm also fully vaccinated. I'm an experienced stay at home mom with 3 children...

Jaclyn W. says "Carolina is FABULOUS. She has been a god send to us! My little one started with her when he was 4 months old (he's almost 2 now and still goes to her!)....

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DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

130 WHITMAN AVE METUCHEN, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

Academic

Faith based

Preschool

Child care

Registration is now open for 2024-2025. To schedule a tour click call us at 732-549-1020. As a Christian State Licensed Childcare Center, we provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and loving. The academic environment stimulates the children to explore, create, grow, and excel in their unique qualities. We have a beautiful...

Care Member says "We had a great experience at Dayspring Childcare. We sent all our kids there and have been with the daycare for 5 years. It's a clean, safe, loving and...

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Joan's Child Care Services

634 Raymond St. Westfield, NJ

4.4(7)

Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days. The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference library and appropriate books...

Na says "We visited a number of family style child cares and found Joan's Child Care is way the best. The environment is clean, neat, safe, warm, bright and spacious....

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Spring Academy

10 North Road Warren, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Academic

Montessori

International

Preschool

Child care

+ 1 more

A unique Montessori Preschool with language immersion such as Chinese and Spanish. Serves kids 1 year and older. Our mission is to help kids to become well-rounded human being and reach their full potential, with independence, integrity and curiosity for knowledge. We do this via our various academic and enrichment programs...

Dr. P says "Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum include Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and...

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Dominika's Care

317 West Lane Clark, NJ

5.0(3)

Hello! I have a Master's degree in Education Counseling and many years of experience working with children. I try to keep my family childcare small as I focus on different activities during the day and want to be able to offer high quality care for your little one. We often have trips to the local zoo, libraries and parks. We...

Ryan D. says "Dominika does an extraordinary job taking care of our daughter. From the first time we met her, we immediately felt comfortable with her approach to child...

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Home Away From Home

51 Prospect Ave Edison, NJ

5.0(9)

I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which have been full-time. I have...

Caroline W. says "Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get...

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Medina's Academy

781 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ

5.0(2)

Montessori

Academic

International

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

+ 1 more

We offer a diverse education consisting of a mix between the best aspects of the creative curriculum as well as the Montessori teaching method. We have an indoor as well as outdoor playground area. We also provide lunch meals to all of our kids. Give us a call and set up a tour to see our center. Thank you

Sarah K says "Well kept cleaned and organized center. Met with the owners who were very welcoming. Definitely going to look into enrolling my son."

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Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

Child care

Kindergarten

Full-day care and education for children ages 20 months through first grade; 7:30AM - 5:30PM. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. Nationally accredited. First through fifth grade remote learning support.

Srujana Y. says "R-LDCC is excellent! All the teachers at R-LDCC are well-trained, attentive, and competent. Their curriculum is play-based and the children get plenty of...

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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

Montessori

Academic

Reggio emilia

Developmental (play-based)

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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In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in South Plainfield, NJ?

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

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in South Plainfield, NJ?

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

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

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Find Trusted Preschools Near Me in South Plainfield, NJ

Recent preschool reviews from local parents in South Plainfield, NJ

Saplings Academy

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

Little Treasures Learning Center

Top Preschools Near South Plainfield

Little Lambs Family Daycare Llc

The Sunflower Patch

Creative Kids Academy

Lil' Big Ones LLC

Greatstart Early Learning

A Small World Preschool & Daycare

Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield

Saplings Academy

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

Little Treasures Learning Center

Bonnie's Day Care

All About Children Private In My Home

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

Joan's Child Care Services

Spring Academy

Dominika's Care

Home Away From Home

Medina's Academy

Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

Noah's Ark

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in South Plainfield, NJ

In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in South Plainfield, NJ?

What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in South Plainfield, NJ?

How can I find a preschool near me in South Plainfield, NJ?

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