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Recent child care center reviews in Scotch Plains, NJ

Little Treasures Learning Center

5.0

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! Kind and encouraging environment.

- Trudy A.

Here We Grow Childcare

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 important preschool curriculum. The...

- Jillian &

Spring Academy

5.0

Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum include Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and hands-on curriculum. Both my sons improved their social skills and gained more confidence within a very short period of time. The owners and...

- Dr. P

John Kenney Child Care Center At Heller Park

5.0

My son attended John Kenney for more than 3 years until he started 1st grade, we loved the daycare, the teachers and the assistants. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the program is great and they constantly have different activities for the whole family to attend. Their summer program is...

- Diana M.

YELLOW BRICK ROAD

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 longest open small businesses....

- Linda M.

Child care centers in Scotch Plains, NJ

Language And Enrichment Center

Language And Enrichment Center

551 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ

The Language and Enrichment Center is one of New Jersey s premier destinations for early childhood education and enrichment classes. Our focus is holistic child development through programs that address different aspects of a child s growing mind and body. We also believe that childhood is the ideal...

Early Start Day Care Center

Early Start Day Care Center

2402 Hamlette Place, Scotch Plains, NJ

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...

Scotch Plains Montessori

Scotch Plains Montessori

1577E 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ

Our philosophy is to compliment varying learning styles while reinforcing boundaries to each child with a more hands-on approach from our team of educators. Scotch Plains Montessori serves children from four months to six years of age. Our key components include early opening and flexible after...

Jewish Community Center of Central NJ - Early Learning Annex

Jewish Community Center of Central NJ - Early Learning Annex

1391 Martine Ave, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ

Starting at $600/mo

The JCC’s Brody Family Early Learning Center is committed to excellence in education and to providing a safe nurturing environment for all of our children. We are inspired by the philosophy of Reggio Emilia which supports each participant in the learning process as a competent, capable learner. The...

Happy Child Care Center LLC is a child care institution that provides a child care sensitive to the needs of families living in 345 Farley Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ. Their child center strives hard to comply with the stringent child care requirements set by the state regulatory committee.

Rhythm N Rhyme

2029 Arrowwood Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ

Rhythm N Rhyme provides center-based child care and early education programs geared for infants up to school-age kids. Located in Scotch Plains, NJ, the company can handle children of up to 12 years of age. Rhythm N Rhyme also provides extended hours and summer programs.

Off Site Latch Key

775 Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ

Off Site Latch Key creates a supportive, nurturing, and safe environment to ensure parents' confidence in their child’s safety, happiness, and well-being. The program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.

Montessori School of Scotch Plains

1577 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ

Montessori School of Scotch Plains provides a prepared environment where children are free to respond to their natural tendency to work. The children’s innate passion for learning is encouraged by giving them opportunities to engage in spontaneous, purposeful activities with the guidance of a...

Christopher Academy of Preschool Learning Inc

1390 Terrill Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ

Christopher Academy of Preschool Learning Inc in Scotch Plains, NJ provides an exceptional learning atmosphere with homelike classrooms. They utilize the Montessori Method including various hands-on materials with problems to solve and lessons to learn. They propel the children to achieve, learn,...

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.


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
"Just from visiting his place, I would say I would def send my baby here, just haven't decided if it's too far out of the way for us. The place was neat and clean, the small group of toddlers all looked happy and the owner Gloria and the teacher I saw there were...

Tiffany O.


Spring Academy

Spring Academy

10 North Road, Warren, NJ

4.0

(4)

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...
5.0
"This is Jill from Spring Academy. To reply to the remark by OneStep, a 'business' who deceived our school in believing them and recommending other customers for them, but they did not deliver and charged the school for 20 times of the price they promised and had...

Jill J.


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
"My son attended John Kenney for more than 3 years until he started 1st grade, we loved the daycare, the teachers and the assistants. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the program is great and they constantly have different activities for the whole family to...

Diana M.


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.


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 able to attend a trip with the school recently. I was amazed how sweet and thoughtful the staff were. I had GREAT time and so did my son. Applecore Learning is one of the best kept secrets, if you are looking for a family friendly center, I would highly...

#1DAD


Springdale Montessori

Springdale Montessori

23 Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ

3.7

(3)

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
"best daycare pre school in town."

Care member


Curious Minds

Curious Minds

258 King George Road, Warren, NJ

5.0

(3)

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...
5.0
"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, caring, professional & inspiring. The school is absolutely beautiful, I've been taking my son there for three...

Laura D.


Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

Little Genius Academy of Metuchen

344 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ

5.0

(1)

Little Genius Academy provides a nurturing environment for children and an unprecedented level of training to their teachers, which redefines early care and education programs! We are committed to providing an environment that fosters healthy cognitive, physical and social-emotional development. We...
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.


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.


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


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