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

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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.

Joan's Child Care Services

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,...

- Na

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

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,...

- Care member

Top Preschools Near Watchung

North Plainfield Giving Nest Inc

461 Watchung Ave Watchung, NJ

Preschool

Child care

North Plainfield Giving Nest Inc is an educational facility that serves the community of Watchung NJ. It offers a stimulating environment and provides appropriate learning programs that enhance children's emotional, social, physical and mental abilities. The center promotes balance learning by integrating recreational activities...

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The Giving Nest Watchung

225 Mountain Blvd Watchung, NJ

Preschool

Child care

The Giving Nest Watchung is an educational daycare located in Watchung, New Jersey. It serves children two and a half years old up to four years old. It strives to provide children with a fun-filled early childhood experiences. The school offers full and half-day classes full of playing, socializing, exploring, and learning....

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Littler Learners Day Camp

7 Valley Road Watchung, NJ

Hi everyone! Are you looking for a summer camp for your Preschooler near the Watchung/Warren NJ area? Look no further! Owned and operated by two certified New Jersey teachers, Little Learners Day Camp will be hosting a summer full of fun and educational outdoor activities. Contact us via messenger or text/call us at 908-312-0118...

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Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road Edison, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

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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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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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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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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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)

Preschool

Child care

Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and the tools to become successful...

Rodney F. says "Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program."

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Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave Westfield, NJ

4.7(3)

State license verified

Academic

Cooperative

Developmental (play-based)

Montessori

Reggio emilia

+ 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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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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Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Piscataway, NJ

4.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)

Preschool

Kindergarten

Child care

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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Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(7)

Preschool

Child care

I have BA degree in Education with graduate level courses and 20 years of experience working with and taking care of children as a Pre-K Teacher, Elementary School Teacher, Day Care Supervisor and 5 years running my own business. I'm certified in: First Aid, Infant/Child/Adult CPR, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and SIDS...

Elisa says "I highly recommend. In this day care, run by an experienced teacher, your child will receive individual attention to his/her individual needs, in a clean...

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Curious Minds

258 King George Road Warren, NJ

5.0(3)

Academic

Cooperative

Outdoor/nature

Developmental (play-based)

International

+ 3 more

We are an independent, nonsectarian preschool focusing on creative arts and sciences for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. At Curious Minds, we strive to provide a clean, safe, nurturing and educational environment for young children and their families....

Laura D. says "Curious Minds is wonderful!! My 2 year old son is excited everyday; clapping & cheering as we pull into the parking lot. The staff are warm, creative,...

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Spring Academy

10 North Road Warren, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Academic

International

Montessori

Preschool

Kindergarten

+ 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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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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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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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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Children's Den Family Daycare

609 West 8th Street Plainfield, NJ

5.0(2)

Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer: Full time program for children of all ages Weekly family childcare from 7:30 AM- 6:00...

Melissa W says "The house is big with plenty of room for the kids to play and also clean and well maintained. It's a safe and fun place to be. Plus the rate is really not...

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Medina's Academy

781 Hamilton Street Somerset, NJ

5.0(2)

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

International

Montessori

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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Springdale Montessori

23 Gill Lane Iselin, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Academic

Developmental (play-based)

Montessori

Reggio emilia

Preschool

+ 2 more

At Springdale Montessori we have committed ourselves to achieving the following goals for our children and families: To provide a solid academic foundation through the Montessori Philosophy To assist children in developing a positive self-image. To provide a child-centered environment that emphasizes the social, emotional,...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Watchung, NJ

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

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

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

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

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

When looking for a preschool near you in Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ

Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

Little Treasures Learning Center

Joan's Child Care Services

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

Top Preschools Near Watchung

North Plainfield Giving Nest Inc

The Giving Nest Watchung

Littler Learners Day Camp

Little Treasures Learning Center

Joan's Child Care Services

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

Saplings Academy

Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

Noah's Ark

Dominika's Care

Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

Early Start Day Care Center

Curious Minds

Spring Academy

Home Away From Home

Bonnie's Day Care

The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

Children's Den Family Daycare

Medina's Academy

Springdale Montessori

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Watchung, NJ

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

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

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

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