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Recent child care center reviews in Fords, NJ

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

5.0

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 caring environment. The teachers are amazing, very attentive and friendly. Great curriculum and a lot of activities! The Christmas show and Mother's...

- Care member

Haynes Preparatory School

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 great learning culture they have.

- Jennifer K.

LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

5.0

They are really nurturing. The staff is great. Our child has grown so much there.

- Stephanie D.

Noah's Ark Preschool

5.0

My daughter attended Noah’s Ark from age 2 until she went to kindergarten, and we couldn’t have been more pleased. She was excited to go every day and learned so much. She was more than prepared for school in so many ways thanks to them. The teachers were in constant communication with us and always...

- Alyshia B.

Noah's Ark

5.0

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 school also helped my kids to speak clearly and learn their letters, colors, and numbers at such a young age. I definitely recommend Noah's...

- Kim M

Child care centers in Fords, NJ

Kiddie Daycare Center LLC

24 Summit Ave, Fords, NJ

Kiddie Daycare Center LLC is a childcare provider that serves the community of Fords NJ. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that compliment with activities encouraging social and emotional development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by...

5.0

(5)

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...
5.0
"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 caring environment. The teachers are amazing, very attentive and friendly. Great curriculum and a lot of...

Care member


Haynes Preparatory School

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.


LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

367 CRANBURY RD, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

Starting at $624/mo

5.0

(3)

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool/Daycare offers small class sizes to ensure your child is receiving a more individualized approach to their start in education. We prioritize fine and gross motor development and enstill the importance of social-emotional learning throughout each classroom!
5.0
"They are really nurturing. The staff is great. Our child has grown so much there."

Stephanie D.


Noah's Ark Preschool

Noah's Ark Preschool

900 B RARITAN AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

5.0

(8)

Noah's Ark in a NJ Grow Rated School offering care and early childhood education for children ages 6 months through 5 years of age. The mission of Noah’s Ark is to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for our community’s children. Noah’s Ark certified staff will promote each child’s...
5.0
"The best and most wonderful teachers and staff. My baby girl is so happy everyday she goes to school. What an excellent program and prep for school days ahead. I couldn’t be happier or more thankful . This is what excellence is."

Maria Y.


Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

618 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ

4.7

(3)

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....
5.0
"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 school also helped my kids to speak clearly and learn their letters, colors, and numbers at such a young age....

Kim M


Welcome to John Kenney, where we offer subsidized quality child care for Heller Park employees, Edison Residents, & Edison Township employees! The John Kenney Child Care Center is the fulfillment of a promise made by developer Isaac Heller to the people of Edison. In 1987, Mr. Heller, Chairman...
5.0
"The best place you could possibly select for your child. My child been attending JKCCC since 2013 and I could not believe how cozy, professional, warm this place is. The program is amazing. Without loud words and much of advertising this place is simply the best...

Anastasia


Little Treasures Learning Center

Little Treasures Learning Center

2177 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ

5.0

(2)

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...
5.0
"Hi this is richard I just wanted to know if you are coming or we have to go there?"

Richard F.


Little Butterflies Day Care, Llc

Little Butterflies Day Care, Llc

67 Pennington Rd, New Brunswick, NJ

5.0

(1)

Dear Parents and Children, Thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Jennyfer (English- Spanish). I am a 33-year-old Hispanic woman who has been a child care provider for the last 5 years. I have also studied in child care related fields. I'm current in Kaplan University Study Human...
5.0
"My child is 4 years old, and is currently enrolled at Little Butterflies Day Care, LLC. He was mainly taken care of by my mother, so at first I was uneasy about him starting daycare and being in a new environment. It's never easy imagining someone who isn't family...

Raquel R


Kids 'R' Kids North Brunswick

Kids 'R' Kids North Brunswick

55 Fidelity Plaza, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ

Starting at $1591/mo

5.0

(5)

5.0
"Kids 'R' Kids North BrunswickI can't say anything but positive things about this daycare… for me it is the best and most complete in the area. I say this because there was a time when I was visiting other daycares and the truth is nothing compares to Kids R Kids....

Glennie F.


First Friends Child Care Center

First Friends Child Care Center

269 Highway 34, Matawan, NJ

3.0

(2)

First Friends in Matawan, NJ has been a local institution since 1986 and is conveniently located in Central NJ. We accept students from infancy to Kindergarten. Our seven acre location within minutes of Rt 9, the GSP parkway, the Old Bridge bus stop to NYC, and so much more has made it a popular...
5.0
"We love First Friends. I have 3 children in this daycare and also send them to the summer camp and the place feels like a second home. The teachers are wonderful, most of them have been there since before we joined this daycare 10 years ago. We love that the...

Lucie M


Little Meadow

Little Meadow

600 N WOOD AVE, LINDEN, NJ

Starting at $1050/mo

5.0

(4)

Little Meadow adheres to a holistic approach of early childhood education. When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave our Child Day Care, they’re fully...
5.0
"They are amazing! I am very sad, I have a 3 & 4 year old attending and my 4 year old eventually needs to go to kindergarten and I'm not looking forward to it. I wish I could keep my kids there for ever. Nothing negative to say. They are always on point with...

Lavinia H.


Springdale Montessori

Springdale Montessori

23 Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ

4.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"This is the Best Children Daycare you can find in Woodbridge, Iselin area. My child has been going there from last 3 years, I was recommended by another parent to go to this school and so far it has been excellent experience with them. My daughter has been...

Carrie B.


YELLOW BRICK ROAD

YELLOW BRICK ROAD

15 S 3RD AVE, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ

5.0

(2)

We are proud to be serving the families in our communities for 40 years! Our established, nurturing staff will care for your child in a fun, loving and enriching environment. We offer flexible schedules for working families. YBR has a large, shaded playground and children's garden we enjoy year...
5.0
"We have been at Yellow Brick Road Daycare since January 2021. We would give the facility 5 stars. My family moved to Highland Park during the Pandemic when childcare was going through a crisis. Yellowbrick is an institution of the town. It has been one of the...

Linda M.


Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ

4.0

(4)

The goal of The Little Earth Shepherds Preschool is to nurture each child in a loving and caring atmosphere while helping each of them to grow and develop age-appropriate physical, intellectual and social skills. Our school participates in the "Grow NJ Kids Program." This program is an NJ State...
5.0
"My daughter thrived at LES and we are so happy we sent her there! She was on the slower side to finish potty training and the teachers were so patient and encouraging to both of us! She also came out of there with confidence, having learned some letters and how to...

Jessi T.


Keyport Kids Academy

Keyport Kids Academy

216 Atlantic Street, Keyport, NJ

5.0

(1)

We at Keyport Kids Academy are very big on academic achievement based programs. We offer before and after care program. School aged kids are taken to and picked up from school. Long hours and Saturday care is available to the parents. We provide our students with FREE nutritional meals thru out the...

Here We Grow Childcare

Here We Grow Childcare

1088 Rossville Avenue, Staten Island, NY

5.0

(4)

Childcare center in brand new facility. Our enlightened facility is appropriate for toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Quality care from certified and experienced caregivers. Leaving your child with others can be a difficult decision. Leave your child with peace of mind knowing they...
5.0
"Our son just loves Here We Grow! Gloria and Bianca are absolutely wonderful, kind, and caring. We feel so comfortable sending our son there, and plan on sending our daughter in the future. They have helped our four year old learn to write his name along with other...

Jillian &


Little Genius Academy

Little Genius Academy

344 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ

5.0

(1)

At Little Genius Academy we are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and accepting learning environment that provides children with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our curriculum meets the needs of children and families through the use of specific, age-appropriate...
5.0
"I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in education, the new technology keeps parents in the loop, and most of all - I know my children are well taken care of...

Elizabeth C.


Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Staten Island

Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Staten Island

1779 RICHMOND AVE # 1, STATEN ISLAND, NY

5.0

(1)

Here at Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, we take pride in our childcare curriculums, instructors, locations, and programs! Each of the age-appropriate programs has been designed and developed with the intention to help young children receive the care they need while simultaneously establishing a...
5.0
"When I tell you, my son LOVES this school! Yes, it’s technically a daycare, but it is run very much like preschool in my opinion. While I’m not a subject matter expert in early childhood education, Ivy Prep is a place where your child will be cared for, loved and...

Florence


Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center

49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ

4.0

(3)

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.
5.0
"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 outdoor time. It is refreshing to see that the activities are not super structured and leave a lot of room for...

Srujana Y.


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