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Recent child care center reviews in Madison, NJ

Mighty Sprouts Montessori

5.0

I am so impressed by Mighty Sprouts Montessori! They are unlike any daycare that I have experienced. The children here receive a solid education and they are so advanced! The staff is incredible - so kind and welcoming. One of the owners is a pediatric nurse which is a plus! Not many daycares...

- Kathleen D.

CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

5.0

We have had our children enrolled at Cradles since the middle of the pandemic, and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive from the start. The teachers and staff create a warm, loving, and engaging learning environment that our children genuinely enjoy—they are happy to go to...

- Care member

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

5.0

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 wake up excited for school every day, and they are learning so much! Ms. Katie is phenomenal at keeping families aware of what is happening in...

- Erin P.

Applecore Learning

5.0

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 happy mom! Let me start by saying, I never met any of the staff prior to my visit. I didn't even know this school existed. I researched every...

- Lamoye S

Carol's Home Daycare

5.0

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 nurtured when he felt apprehensive, she was firm when he needed redirection, and she praised when he had good behavior. I always felt comfortable...

- Mallory G.

Child care centers in Madison, NJ

Madison Area YMCA Aquatics Lessons

Madison Area YMCA Aquatics Lessons

111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ

We are looking for an energetic and reliable staff member to maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Lifeguards create a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Swim Instructors...

Drew Universal Child Development Center is a childcare and educational facility that has been serving the children of Madison, New Jersey since 1990. It offers a stimulating and nurturing environment that meets the growth and developmental needs of children. It offers full-time childcare services...

Madison Cooperative Nursery School, Inc

4 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ

Madison Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.

Madison Community House Nursery School offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 25 Cook Ave, the company serves families living in the Madison, NJ area. Madison Community House Nursery School has served the community since they...

Kathleen Griffin MA LPC Child

100 Kings Rd, Madison, NJ

Kathleen Griffin MA LPC Child in Madison, NJ improves and understands the children's relational, emotional, and behavioral issues. They help the families and kids address issues in listening, social skills, family interactions, self-esteem, etc. They teach the parents on enhancing and identifying...

Interactive Child Development

210 Main St, Madison, NJ

Imagine Nations is a preschool care center in operation for 17 years (7 of which under new management). It provides preschool care and curriculum to children 2 to 4 years of age, as well as children between 5 to 12 years old who attend Windy Hill Elementary. As an additional service, they offer...

F M Kirby Children's Center

54 East St, Madison, NJ

The FM Kirby Children's Center located at 54 East Street Madison, New Jersey, provides childcare and learning services. School is open from eight-thirty AM to eight-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before-...

The Madison Montessori School

19 Green Ave, Madison, NJ

The Madison Montessori School in Madison, NJ builds a caring community of teachers, children, and families in a loving and safe environment. This child care facility respects the students as individuals while nurturing them with an enthusiasm and love for learning. Their teachers discover the kids'...

The Learning Laboratory

322 Main St, Madison, NJ

The Learning Laboratory in Madison, 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 a certain number of children.

Mighty Sprouts Montessori

Mighty Sprouts Montessori

1 Barnida Drive, East Hanover, NJ

4.0

(3)

At Mighty Sprouts Montessori, we care deeply about the growth, health, and happiness of our students. A child's education is the foundation of their future. We developed our programs based on the Montessori philosophy and maintain a learning environment that supports all of its principles.
5.0
"I am so impressed by Mighty Sprouts Montessori! They are unlike any daycare that I have experienced. The children here receive a solid education and they are so advanced! The staff is incredible - so kind and welcoming. One of the owners is a pediatric nurse...

Kathleen D.


CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE -  Headquarters Plaza

CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

26th Headquarters Plaza, MORRISTOWN, NJ

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"We have had our children enrolled at Cradles since the middle of the pandemic, and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive from the start. The teachers and staff create a warm, loving, and engaging learning environment that our children genuinely enjoy—they...

Care member


Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

346 E Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ

4.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"Ms. Katie was my son's first teacher. He loved how she always welcomed him to school with a caring smile and open arms. He was only a little over a year and was always excited to say his teacher's name, "Katie." Ms. Katie gave my son a wonderful first school...

Christine A.


Applecore Learning

Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ

4.4

(12)

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...
5.0
"I was truly upset to leave APPLECORE due to personal reason but I must say it was a great experience working there .The staff and parents are wonderful.What I liked best about APPLECORE is they listen to their staff/parents concerns and make changes that needs to...

Anonymous


Carol's Home Daycare

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 8 years ago, I was a Paraprofessional in a Preschool Special Education Classroom for many years, as well as an...
5.0
"Always felt very comfortable leaving our son with Carol. She is so great with the all the kids and keeps a very clean, safe and happy environment."

Adrian M


Santa Fe Childcare Center

Santa Fe Childcare Center

1496 Springfield Avenue., NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ

Starting at $1575/mo

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.

Bright Start Early Learning Center

Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 Livingston Avenue, ROSELAND, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

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...
5.0
"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 has a really good connection with her teachers , she never wants to leave ! "

Care member


Lightbridge Academy of West Caldwell

Lightbridge Academy of West Caldwell

1104 Bloomfield Ave, WEST CALDWELL, NJ

Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by...

1525 - Childtime of Pinebrook

1525 - Childtime of Pinebrook

330 Changebridge Rd, PINE BROOK, NJ

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

Kiddie Academy of Cedar Knolls

Kiddie Academy of Cedar Knolls

201 Ridgedale Ave., CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ

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...

Sunnyfields Learning Center

Sunnyfields Learning Center

494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ

Preschool and Child Care for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years old! Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.! *At Sunnyfields Learning Center, our objective is to stimulate our students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills at their individual developmental levels,...

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