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Recent child care center reviews in Summit, 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Child care centers in Summit, NJ

SuperKids

SuperKids

2 Broad Street, Summit, NJ

SuperKids has been recognized as a premier facility which provides full day programs for children 6 weeks thru Kindergarten. SuperKids emphasizes both age appropriate academics and social development as their children learn, explore, forge social relationships, and most important, have a lot of fun...

Summit Jewish Community Center in Summit, 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 Jewish-based Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

Kidville

30 Maple St, Summit, NJ

Kidville offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 30 Maple St, the company serves families living in the Summit, NJ area. Kidville is open during weekdays, Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Zadie's Nurturing Den Inc

1 Walnut St, Summit, NJ

Zadie's Nurturing Den Inc is a locally based daycare facility that offers full-time child care and early education programs designed for young children. Located at 1 Walnut Street, the company serves families living in the Summit, NJ area. Zadie's Nurturing Den Inc operates from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00...

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.


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


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
"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...

Erin P.


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


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.


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


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
"My 31/2 yr old child has been attending this school for 3 months now and she really likes it. It is really preparing her for Kindergarten. She is so into learning :)"

Ana B


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.


Kiddies Daycare

Kiddies Daycare

925 East Jersey St, ELIZABETH, NJ

Starting at $600/mo

Kiddies Daycare Center is a safe and welcoming space where your child can thrive. Our caring teachers create a warm environment that encourages learning and growth. We prioritize safety and provide a supportive atmosphere so each child flourishes and becomes their unique self. Join us in shaping a...

Brainiacs Child Care Center

Brainiacs Child Care Center

2147 SPRINGFIELD AVE, VAUXHALL, NJ

Starting at $1400/mo

Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.

Kiddie Academy of Springfield

Kiddie Academy of Springfield

25 Route 22 East, SPRINGFIELD, 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...

PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

1482 MAPLE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ

Precious Angels Daycare Center is an innovative childcare center with an advanced curriculum. Everything is statically designed to give your child the best education. From our classroom design to our world class curriculum, we created the best for your little one. Our program focuses on your...

Kiddie Academy of Watchung Square

Kiddie Academy of Watchung Square

325 North Drive, NORTH PLAINFIELD, 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...

Haynes Preparatory School

Haynes Preparatory School

140 Front Street, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ

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...

Big Blue Marble Academy

Big Blue Marble Academy

2177 Oak Tree Rd Suite 100, Edison, NJ

Little Treasures Learning Center is a part of the Big Blue Marble Academy family, currently supporting essential workers in need of FREE child care. We are currently open and operating as a trusted and safe emergency child care center under the New Jersey state government's guidance. At Little...

STEP ONE ACADEMY

STEP ONE ACADEMY

222 EAST FIFTH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

We are a family-owned daycare business that strive to provide quality childcare for our parents while providing each child educational fun and learning experiences as if they were our own family.

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