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Preschools in Summit, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

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...

- Nicole W.

The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

We made the best decision in choosing Pudding Stone Day care for our little girl. She has been attending since September 2016 and it has by...

- Nazmin T.

Primrose School of West Orange

This is a fairly new site, and everything is very clean. The staff follows all protocols, and the classrooms are very sanitary. My daughter...

- Salma J.

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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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The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

11 Morris Court Summit, NJ

5.0(8)
I am a Summit resident with a degree in Psychology & Child Development. I offer a small program devoted to the development, socialization and education of infants & toddlers. The Puddingstone is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers a warm environment with many hugs & enrichment. The owner &...

Nazmin T. says "We made the best decision in choosing Pudding Stone Day care for our little girl. She has been attending since September 2016 and it has by far exceeded...

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SuperKids

2 Broad Street Summit, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
SuperKids has been recognized as a premier facility which provides full day programs for children 6 weeks thru Kindergarten. SuperKids emphasizes both age appropriate academics and social development as their children learn, explore, forge social relationships, and most important, have a lot of fun in a loving and safe...
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Oak Knoll School of The Holy Child

44 Blackburn Rd Summit, NJ

Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, New Jersey is an independent Catholic school. It runs a Before and After Care program for children from kindergarten to 6th grade. The After School Adventures program is open to everyone, and takes the form of school clubs. There are a wide array of activities ranging from cooking...
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Kidville

30 Maple St Summit, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Kidville offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 30 Maple St, the company serves families living in the Summit, NJ area. Kidville is open during weekdays, Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
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Primrose School of West Orange

555 Northfield Ave WEST ORANGE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Primrose School of West Orange is a private preschool offering Balanced Learning® early education and child care, conveniently located on Northfield Avenue near Essex County Park and Rock Spring Golf Club. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool Pathways, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Summer Adventure...

Salma J. says "This is a fairly new site, and everything is very clean. The staff follows all protocols, and the classrooms are very sanitary. My daughter has been in...

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Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ

5.0(2)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Haynes Preparatory School

140 FRONT ST S PLAINFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Haynes Prep School, a quality learning center located in South Plainfield, New Jersey - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. We are dedicated to providing the best care for your child while encouraging an environment filled with fun and education. We offer early...

Jennifer K. says "Our son has been enrolled there since September and we are very very pleased! we are both educators so we had high expectations going in and have been...

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.0(12)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Kindergarten
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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Kiddie Academy of Florham Park - DUP

128 COLUMBIA TPKE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

17 LLOYD AVE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$640/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
PRESCHOOL ONLY!!! Daily hours and options: Monday thru Friday Tiny Tots 8:30 - 11:15, 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20, PreK 3 & 4 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20. We offer Before Care 7:15 - 8:30 am and After Care 2:20 - 6:00 pm We also offer a sibling discount for the second child. Holy Family School is a Preschool for...

Kelly K. says "Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching butterflies. The...

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Kiddie Academy of Colonia

302 INMAN AVE COLONIA, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy of Colonia, NJ 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...

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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Edison Family Child Care

11 Cypress Ct EDISON, NJ

5.0(1)
starting at
$1250/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
In-Home daycare
Edison Family Child Care is a warm, home-based childcare in North Edison, NJ. I accept children 1–5 yrs and offer flexible scheduling to fit the needs of working families including-full-time, part-time, before & after school care, Spring & Summer Camp. Small group sizes mean your child is never just a number-they get the...

Care Member says "Highly recommend Edison Family Child care. Dimple took excellent care of our two gals who started from Kindergarten and Elementary ages. She took care...

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Kiddie Academy of Springfield

25 US-22 E SPRINGFIELD, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child 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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KIDDIE KAMPUS CHILD CARE CENTER

108 BLOOMFIELD AVE CALDWELL, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Kampus Child Care Center has been created with the guiding philosophy that children are smaller people with all the frailties, emotions, and talents that make them each unique individuals. We are an exceptional early education center that encourages a child's social, emotional, physical, and academic growth through...

Helen K. says "I love Kiddie Kampus, I tell everyone about them. I had two kids go there, one had some anxiety, and they were super good with accommodating special needs....

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CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

26 HEADQUARTERS PLZ MORRISTOWN, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Cradles to Crayons was created to provide a center that offers an enriching early childhood education program, an atmosphere that encourages fun while learning and the flexibility that is needed for working parents. Because we are not a franchise and are not owned by a major corporation, we can provide the type of individual...

Care Member says "They take the best care of my daughters! They always keep me updated with them and I go to work calm because I know they are taking good care of them."

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Carol's Home Daycare

103 Klinger Rd East Hanover, NJ

5.0(3)
With over 30 years experience, I am confident your child will thrive both socially and academically in a clean, safe and fun home daycare environment. Prior to opening my daycare 9 years ago, I was a paraprofessional in a Preschool Special Education Classroom for many years, as well as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at a...

Mallory G. says "Carol was an absolute godsend for our son. He has always been a bit shy and sensitive and Carol gave him exactly what he needed to feel comfortable. She...

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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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Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 LIVINGSTON AVE ROSELAND, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 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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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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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Summit, NJ

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Summit, 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 Summit, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Summit, 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 Summit, NJ.
When looking for a preschool near you in Summit, 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 Summit, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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