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Recent child care center reviews in Oakland, NJ

Kids Interactive Day School

5.0

I would like to highly recommend Kids Interactive Day School. I have taught computer classes as an extra "special" at this school for several years. I was always impressed with how this school was so professionally run. It is a very clean, well organized school with competent teachers who really...

- Kathy M

Ponds Valley Pre School

5.0

My eldest daughter, who is now in the 4's class and will be graduating and moving on to Kindergarten is Sept has been attending Ponds since she was 2. My younger daughter just started Ponds this year in the 2s class. It is the best decision I have made as far as child care and early education is...

- Tara M.

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

5.0

My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I can go to work in NYC with peace of...

- Ashley T

The Lewis Chatman Academy

5.0

My son Bryce Pierce attend the Lewis Chatman Academy. I am pleased that my son attends the school because he is learning great valuable information. Since attending the school, he is potty-trained, writing skills are improving, vocabulary is increasing, he's playing with other children in his class....

- Berynisha P.

Learning Stars Academy

5.0

Learning star Academy is good center for kids I highly recommend it!!

- Care member

Child care centers in Oakland, NJ

Kids Interactive Day School

Kids Interactive Day School

8 Wright Way, Oakland, NJ

3.0

(2)

Located in Oakland, KIDS Interactive Day School has been serving families of the surrounding areas for over ten years. We provide part-time and full-time care for children aged 2 months to 13 years. Our school is a place where children are nurtured and grow to become themselves. Our program uses...
5.0
"I would like to highly recommend Kids Interactive Day School. I have taught computer classes as an extra "special" at this school for several years. I was always impressed with how this school was so professionally run. It is a very clean, well organized school...

Kathy M


Ponds Valley Preschool is an educational facility that serves the community of Oakland NJ. It offers a comprehensive preschool program and provides developmentally appropriate curriculum that enhance children's mental, social, emotional, and physical abilities. The school promotes active learning by...
5.0
"My eldest daughter, who is now in the 4's class and will be graduating and moving on to Kindergarten is Sept has been attending Ponds since she was 2. My younger daughter just started Ponds this year in the 2s class. It is the best decision I have made as far as...

Tara M.


Oakland Country Day School

Oakland Country Day School

160 Yawpo Ave, Oakland, NJ

We are a private family owned and operated child care center that offers a small classroom for your child. We are privately owned, fully licensed and have 3 spots remaining. Please contact us for a private tour or for more information. 201-401-8223

Square One Kids Academy

Square One Kids Academy

112 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ

Square One Kids Academy is a full-service daycare and preschool located on the border of Oakland and Franklin Lakes for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We strive to be the first solid foundation for your child s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Our entire...

Meadows Montessori

Meadows Montessori

150 Franklin Ave, OAKLAND, NJ

Starting at $1200/mo

Early childhood education based on the Montessori method had gained recognition as a very efficient method to provide a firm base for the development of young children. As a result, the cost of early childhood education based on the Montessori method has always been very high. This Montessori...

OAKLAND COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL

95 Bauer Dr, Oakland, NJ

Oakland Community Nursery School provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability. The unique and robust curriculum integrates traditional...

Kradle To Kindergarten Inc

95 Bauer Drive Oakland, Oakland, NJ

Kradle To Kindergarten Inc is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Oakland NJ. It offers a loving and nurturing environment and provides appropriate learning programs that focus on developing the children's social skills, intellectual abilities and emotional stability. The...

Creative Kids Learning Academy

350 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ

Creative Kids Learning Academy in Oakland, 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 up to 60 children.

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0

(2)

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the...
5.0
"My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...

Ashley T


The Lewis Chatman Academy

The Lewis Chatman Academy

1 Market Street, PATERSON, NJ

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(3)

The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age nonprofit Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ. We are committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes. The Lewis Chatman Academy uses creative curriculum along with TLCA...
5.0
"What I like about them is they dont close for reasons that arent important. For example, there have been times when my kids have had days off from school and I needed some place for them to go Lewis Chatman has remained open and I was able to take them there. We...

Rachel D.


Learning Stars Academy

Learning Stars Academy

211 Lackawanna Ave, WOODLAND PARK, NJ

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(1)

We’re an award-winning early education center located in woodland park New Jersey. Our facilities offer bright classrooms, healthy environment and private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to...
5.0
"Learning star Academy is good center for kids I highly recommend it!! "

Care member


Educational Counseling Services

Educational Counseling Services

137145 North 3rd St, Paterson, NJ

5.0

(3)

*Child Care Age: 2 1/2 to 13 * Professional and Quality Staff *Call today and start tomorrow *Academic, Arts & Crafts, * Immersion Spanish * Child Care for Homeschoolers *Before Care/After Care. *Drop-In Service (school closures). *Child Care Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm.extended hours Saturday...
5.0
"July 7, 2018 I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been attending classes since November 2017. Ms. Williams, and her staff, really make sure the students are their number one priority....

Alice W.


OMNI Two Dayschool

OMNI Two Dayschool

559 RINGWOOD AVE, WANAQUE, NJ

We are a state certified early learning center steps away from Wanaque NJ Municipal building. Our facility offers small class sizes and an open floor plan. Your toddler (or preschooler) will be able to interact safely with our younger students due to our open floor plan. Siblings are encouraged to...

CALVARY LEARNING CENTER

CALVARY LEARNING CENTER

1111 PREAKNESS AVE, WAYNE, NJ

At Calvary Learning Center, we offer a faith-based program designed to nurture and support children from 6 weeks old through Kindergarten. Our approach emphasizes family involvement, creating a collaborative environment where parents are an integral part of their child's learning journey. We...

The Pinnacle Learning Center

The Pinnacle Learning Center

109 W Ramapo Ave, Mahwah, NJ

The Pinnacle Learning Center in Mahwah, NJ features holistic approaches in child care and education in developing the whole child. They create stimulating learning experiences and lessons through teachers who know the value of structure and play. They provide learning and development through...

A'ROYAL ACADEMY

A'ROYAL ACADEMY

39 E 39TH STREET, PATERSON, NJ

Starting at $1750/mo

We are a family childcare center that provides a a loving learning environment for our children and families.

Kiddie Academy of Fair Lawn

Kiddie Academy of Fair Lawn

16-00 Pollitt Drive, FAIR LAWN, 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...

Guidepost Montessori at Mahwah

Guidepost Montessori at Mahwah

25 Edison Road, MAHWAH, 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,...

All Star Kids Academy

All Star Kids Academy

21 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJ

All Star Kids Academy is the one stop for all your childcare needs! We are a NJ state licensed learning center accepting children from 6 weeks to 13 years! All Star Kids Academy provides a safe, stimulating, fun filled classroom for all our students! Our Center is equipped with 21 security...

The Little School of Waldwick

The Little School of Waldwick

40 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ

Welcome to The Little School of Waldwick where learning and fun become one! Inviting classrooms and our nurturing environment will smoothly and comfortably ease your child's transition into an engaging and age appropriate program. Our programs for students 18 months through Kindergarten are designed...

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