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Recent child care center reviews in South Plainfield, NJ

LITTLE EARTH SHEPHERDS PRESCHOOL

5.0

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

- Stephanie D.

Somerset Montessori School

5.0

My son goes to Somerset Montessori and it is great. He is getting such a positive learning experience in a safe and secure environment. You can tell the staff and teachers enjoy what they do because they are so passionate. I would highly recommend Somerset Montessori

- Care member

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

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SPRINGFIELD

4.0

My daughter attends there for almost a year now. I've had great experience with the staff no complaints. Although we're not allowed to come inside but parent's communication is great, they give a lot of insights through tadpoles and the cameras are really helpful. I would definitely recommend them...

- Zahirah S.

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

5.0

My son loved his time at LES and still to this day talks about his friends and teachers (5 years ago!) He went into kindergarten with a great attitude about school and thrived in class due to the content and structure he had at LES. We are so excited for our younger son to attend LES this fall!

- Laura D

Child care centers in South Plainfield, NJ

The Sunflower Patch

The Sunflower Patch

2307 Maple Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ

Welcome to The Sunflower Patch Home Daycare! I am currently enrolling children, ages 6 weeks through 5 years (Pre-K). My goal is to provide a safe and happy place for your child to grow and develop while in my care. I focus on their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development. I believe...

Preschool and child care services for ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. Voted Hulafrog's Most Loved Learning Center, and Best Reviewed Preschool. Provides an International School atmosphere with a strong curriculum that emphasizes both academic and social development.

Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield

4001 Hadley Rd Ste F, South Plainfield, NJ

Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 4001 Hadley Rd Suite F, the company serves families living in the South Plainfield, NJ area. Greatstart Early Learning of South Plainfield...

Lil' Big Ones Childcare & Learning Center

134 Durham Ave, South Plainfield, NJ

Lil' Big Ones, a New Jersey state certified and licensed child care facility, established in 2004, has been caring for children ages infant - kindergarten for over 10 years. We are a product resulting from an extensive research and experience of caring for and educating children of various age...

Creative Kids Academy

1615 Clinton Ave, South Plainfield, NJ

Creative Kids Academy in South Plainfield, 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 61 children for preschool.

Lil' Big Ones LLC

134 Durham Ave, South Plainfield, NJ

Lil' Big Ones LLC provides a cozy, friendly & loving environment for children. It is complimented with activities encouraging social and emotional development. Each child will flourish when they are accepted and loved to become independent and self-assured individuals.

A Small World Preschool & Daycare

810 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ

A Small World Preschool & Daycare was established in 1998 to serve the families in South Plainfield, New Jersey. It offers a nurturing and motivating educational environment that supports the children's growth and developmental needs. The school provides age-appropriate activities that stimulate the...

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.


Somerset Montessori School

Somerset Montessori School

15 Dellwood Lane, SOMERSET, NJ

5.0

(2)

Located at the beautiful Parker at Somerset campus, Somerset Montessori offers excellent childcare and early childhood education. Infant Program – 6 weeks through 18 months The Montessori Infant program is designed to foster a bond with your baby and a nurturing environment with the individual...
5.0
"My son goes to Somerset Montessori and it is great. He is getting such a positive learning experience in a safe and secure environment. You can tell the staff and teachers enjoy what they do because they are so passionate. I would highly recommend Somerset...

Care member


DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER

130 WHITMAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ

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’ve had both of our daughters go through Dayspring, (with one still currently there) and we can’t speak highly enough about it. The daycare is a wonderful place where kids can flourish, and are educated in a nurturing environment. The teachers really care about...

Care member


KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SPRINGFIELD

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF SPRINGFIELD

25 ROUTE 22 EAST, SPRINGFIELD, NJ

Starting at $1890/mo

4.0

(1)

Life Essentials is the philosophy that guides what we do at Kiddie Academy every day. It begins with the natural curiosity present in every child. By focusing on elements fundamental to a child’s growth – character education, STEM-infused technology and health and fitness experiences – we nurture...
4.0
"My daughter attends there for almost a year now. I've had great experience with the staff no complaints. Although we're not allowed to come inside but parent's communication is great, they give a lot of insights through tadpoles and the cameras are really helpful....

Zahirah S.


Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ

4.0

(4)

At The Little Earth Shepherds Preschool, our mission is to nurture each child within a warm, supportive, and developmentally enriching environment. We are dedicated to fostering age-appropriate growth across all domains-physical, intellectual, social, and emotional-through intentional,...
5.0
"Both of our children made some of their best memories here at L.E.S. The teachers are wonderful and the director is very helpful, kind and flexible. I was so happy that they were open again for the summer program!"

Katalin T.


Medina's Academy

Medina's Academy

781 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ

5.0

(2)

We offer a diverse education consisting of a mix between the best aspects of the creative curriculum as well as the Montessori teaching method. We have an indoor as well as outdoor playground area. We also provide lunch meals to all of our kids. Give us a call and set up a tour to see our...
5.0
"Excellent open house and the owners were great. Clean, organized and fun facility to have your child in. Looking forward to this year."

Justina R


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.


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
"Our children currently attend full-time daycare/nursery school at Yellow Brick Road, with our oldest starting there in October 2020. They are not only well-cared for at YBR, but have learned so much through school activities, including the weekly themes like...

Jenni S.


Dream Daycare Inc

Dream Daycare Inc

1107 W HENRY STREET, Linden, NJ

5.0

(2)

We are a home based family Daycare. We have been involved with children for the past 8 years. We can assure you that your child will be in good care and will enjoy being in our home environment. You are very welcome to visit us anytime. We look forward to working with you.
5.0
"The best child care services in Irvington NJ. She is an excellent provider."

Carline L


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.


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


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.


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