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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT
5.0
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 they have and are receiving. The tenured teachers are phenomenal, caring and really push the kids to think differently. The students are...
- Nicole W.
Joan's Child Care Services
5.0
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. Joan has more than 20 years experience of child care. She has so many books and toys for all ages, and a very nice backyard play area. My...
- Na
START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
5.0
We loved it while our kids were there. The school is well kept and maintained and is always up to code. they use creative curriculum for the kids. The center is very nice and well taken care of. The staff is very good with the kids. We have never had any issues. On a scale of 1-5 I rate this center...
- Danielle B.
Saplings Academy
5.0
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 Honor Roll for every semester. Our child is always happy to see Ms Emily (rating her "5 stars and 2 thumbs up") and does her work joyfully with...
- Althea H.
Home Away From Home
5.0
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 the older one ready for the bus late morning bus that would take her to afternoon kindergarten. My girls absolutely *loved* Miss Eileen. She played...
- Caroline W.
After school programs in Watchung, NJ
The Giving Nest Watchung
225 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ
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,...
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"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 they have and are receiving. The tenured teachers are phenomenal, caring and really push the kids to think...
Nicole W.
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...
5.0
"I began sending my first child to Joan's (Mom-Mom's) when he was less than six months old. I didn't want a nanny because I wanted some socialization but I didn't want to send him to daycare because I wanted more individualized attention and I didn't want an...
Jennifer
START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
9 STELTON RD, PISCATAWAY, NJ
4.7
(3)
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-A home away from home
-Most classes are no bigger than 8 children
-Research Based State Approved Curriculum
-Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition
-Certified Teachers
-School is Professionally Cleaned Daily
-We also offer language,...
4.0
"I love the center and my son does as well. The director is always doing and introducing the children to new things that help their growth and development. I would give the center a 4.5 out of 5 with 5 being the greatest. "
Erin S.
Saplings Academy
37 Jones Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"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 Honor Roll for every semester. Our child is always happy to see Ms Emily (rating her "5 stars and 2 thumbs...
Althea H.
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...
5.0
"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 the older one ready for the bus late morning bus that would take her to afternoon kindergarten. My girls...
Caroline W.
Haynes Preparatory School
140 Front Street, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"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 very impressed, from the play program to learning the teachers are really amazing and set the standard for the...
Jennifer K.
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...
5.0
"She's very nice and care a lot about children. The place really looks fun and clean. My kid love it!"
Elisabeth F.
We provide quality early childhood program situated in a brand new facility built in 2020. We serve children ages 0-13 years old, infant toddler, preschool, before and after school program. We provide nutritious free meals, breakfast, lunch and snack, participating in CACFP program. We provide...
Primrose School of North Edison
23 Nevsky Street, Edison, NJ
Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience. As the leader in Educational Child Care, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active...
HudsonWay Immersion School
49 Bebout Avenue, Stirling, NJ
As a leading Mandarin and Spanish immersion school located in NJ and NYC, HudsonWay Immersion School (HWIS) is recognized as one of the best trilingual schools in the region. The prestigious educational institution serves children aged 2 through Grade 8. We offer day school immersion in Mandarin and...
Bamboo Shoots Immersion School
836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ
Bamboo Shoots
Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides...
Power Training Center, Kwon's Tae Kwon Do
69 Mine Brook Rd, Bernardsville, NJ
after school teach or office work
The Children's Corner
45 Church St, Liberty Corner, NJ
1.0
(1)
The Children's Corner is a non-profit Learning Center under the sponsorship of Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church (LCPC) as part of the mission of the church through and on the behalf of our Lord Jesus. The Children s Corner is dedicated to meeting the spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional, and...
Start-Rite Nursery School
9 Stelton Rd, Piscataway, NJ
A state-of-the-art early childhood development center, day care/nursery school caring for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age in a nurturing, loving environment. Home away from home!
Start-Rite Nursery School and Kindergarten has been serving families in the Middlesex County area since 1952. We...
Guidepost Montessori at Somerset
121 Pierce St, Somerset, SOMERSET, NJ
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...
Family And Community Engagement Corp/Police Athletic League of Plainfield, NJ
1366 Milton Place, Plainfield, NJ
The Family And Community Engagement Corp is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt youth organization seeking partnerships, sponsorships and direct financial assistance from public and private donors. Our goal is one of a substantial impact on student achievement, health, family involvement and socio-economic...
Santa Fe Centers
offers educational childcare on an acre of land where kids can run, play, learn and love every minute of just being a kid.
Guidepost Montessori at Bridgewater
1246 US Hwy 202/206, BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, NJ
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...
Little Friends of Chatham
322 Main St., Chatham, NJ
Little Friends of Chatham (formerly Little Friends Day School) is a daycare and preschool servicing children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Full-time and part-time scheduling is available. We pride ourselves on being extremely flexible with scheduling. We are open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with...
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How long do after-school programs last near me in Watchung, NJ?
After-school programs near you in Watchung, NJ vary in length depending on the program, both in how many hours your child will meet each time and how many weeks the program lasts. Some after-school programs may last for a few hours after school completes each day for the entire school year, while others might offer after-school activities for an hour onece a week. Ultimately, the duration of these after-school programs is going to depend on the activity, seasonality, and other factors.
What are the benefits of after-school programs near me in Watchung, NJ?
After school programs near you in Watchung, NJ provide students with an opportunity to explore interests outside of classroom learning, build mentoring relationships, and develop a sense of community. These programs foster important social and emotional skills such as collaboration, responsibility, communication and problem-solving. They also help build self-confidence and enable informal educational experiences in a safe environment after the school day is over. After school programs are beneficial to both students’ academic and personal growth.
What activities are offered at after-school programs near me in Watchung, NJ?
Depending on the program, activities in Watchung, NJ may include tutoring, computer classes, academic clubs and recreational sports teams. Some after-school programs also offer fun arts and crafts classes, music lessons and field trips. The primary purpose of after-school programs is to provide an environment where children can safely learn and grow while having a great time, and there are many avenues available to achieving this.
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