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Little Munchkin Learner's
5.0
Love this place. I know my son is safe, happy, and well taken care of.
- Debbie S.
Circle Of Love Child Care
5.0
Circle of Love is so much more than a daycare. Everyday is fresh and exciting for my daughter and she's learned so much. Sylvia treats my child as one of her own, is as professional as they come and a joy to work with.
- Kyle D
Love And Care
5.0
Evelyn is amazing! From the very first day she loved my son as her own. My son attended Love and Care for a little over two years and thoroughly enjoyed it. Evelyn taught him numbers, letters, songs, sign language, Spanish, and social skills. My son excelled under her tutelage both developmentally...
- Care member
Early Start Day Care Center
5.0
I highly recommend. In this day care, run by an experienced teacher, your child will receive individual attention to his/her individual needs, in a clean personable, warm environment. Tina is well educated and with extensive experience with kids on all aspects, social, academically etc. im so...
- Elisa
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.
Daycares in Summit, NJ
Little Munchkin Learner's
100 AVALON, Roseland, NJ
5.0
(7)
HELLO PARENTS,
LITTLE MUNCHKIN LEARNER'S
Little Munchkin Learner's shapes the lives of our little ones and helps them grow and develop as individuals. Little Munchkin Learner's offers an experience flush with fun, friendship, learning, and adventure. Join us !
LITTLE MUNCHKIN FULL TIME...
5.0
"For the first 9 months of my daughter's life after giving birth we were totally inseparable. As much as I would want us to remain this way, I have to work and finding someone to care for her in the same manner that I would was definitely a priority. At little...
Alicia J.
Circle Of Love Child Care
641 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ
4.7
(3)
Care Giver: Week Nights from 6pm to 11pm, Weekends as Needed and Date Nights! Contact Ms. Sylvia at 973 420 3897 for Intereview!
5.0
"Circle of Love is so much more than a daycare. Everyday is fresh and exciting for my daughter and she's learned so much. Sylvia treats my child as one of her own, is as professional as they come and a joy to work with."
Kyle D
Love And Care
17 Grand Ave., Cedar Knolls, NJ
4.7
(9)
My son was my inspiration to care for children. When he was a little boy, we did story time, sang and dance, work on arts and crafts and play sports in our backyard.
Children are my passion and I have lots of patience, love and understanding for their needs and every step of their development. I...
5.0
"Evelyn is amazing! My daughter started with her when she was 8 weeks old. I was so nervous as she was my first baby. Evelyn loved my daughter as her own, my daughter even started calling her mom and had to kiss her when we left in the evenings. Now my daughter is...
Candice S.
Early Start Day Care Center
2402 Hamlette Place, Scotch Plains, NJ
5.0
(7)
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...
5.0
"I enrolled my 2 year old daughter in Early Start Childcare temporarily while we were waiting to close on our house. By the time the closing went through, I was so in love with Tina and the program , that I decided to commute from Woodbridge and keep my daughter in...
Kathleen
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
"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.
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
"My 3-year old daughter attends pre-school here full time, and my 2nd grader attends the afterschool program. I am very pleased with the school and feel that my children are receiving an excellent education and great care at Spring Academy. They are both learning...
Petra B.
Little Papayas In Home Child Care
Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ
5.0
(1)
Little Papayas is run by a dedicated caregiver, Mya, a certified childcare provider with CPR certification and over six years of experience caring for young children. I offer affordable, all-inclusive care for child aged 0-6 years old.
For more information, visit our website littlepapayas.com or...
5.0
"Mya is so much more than a caregiver! Mya is amazing at what she does. Mya is a dedicated and passionate provider who goes above and beyond for all children. We were sad to see her go! My son still talks about her!"
Paige B
Imagine Nation
410 Clermont, Union, NJ
5.0
(1)
Open year round from 6:00 am until 6:30 PM
Proven curriculum
Tenured staff
22 years of service from this location
5.0
"Best !
Kind and friendly
Teachers really care about the kids
Staff has been there for years"
Alisha C.
Nelfa's Family Daycare
1304 Barbara Ave, Union, NJ
4.0
(3)
Hello,
I am a child care provider with years in the field.
My service is very unique because I use to work with a reduce number of kids to give a individual care.
Is like you have a private nanny but the price is very competitive, my schedule is very flexible .
I provide a caring and learning...
5.0
"I am a very involved parent and it was hard to go back to work after having my children but Nelfa is fantastic. She takes great care of my 2 children. They enjoy being there and even talk about her when they are home. I feel very lucky to have such an attentive and...
Loving M
Joan's Child Care Services
634 Raymond St., Westfield, NJ
4.4
(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days.
The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference...
5.0
"I began sending my first child to Joan's (Mom-Mom's) when he was less than six months old. I didn't want a nanny because I wanted some socialization but I didn't want to send him to daycare because I wanted more individualized attention and I didn't want an...
Jennifer
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.
A Child's Experience Child Care
258 W. Webster Ave., Roselle Park, NJ
5.0
(1)
Our Services are superior to our competitors because our entire team from the owner to every single employee believes in our mission and goal of
being warm and loving. With a mature, healthy, positive attitude about life, love, and interpersonal relations. We wholeheartedly believe children notice...
5.0
"I always said if I ever had a baby the first person I'm calling is Shatarra. Uncommon heart for children. She is truly a gift."
Ken H
Noah's Ark
618 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ
4.7
(3)
PHILOSOPHY
Here at Noah's Ark children ages Infant-Kindergarten are cared for by our nurturing and experienced teachers who have a true gift with children. We create a partnership with our parents to assure both you and your child's needs are met. Our Philosophy is based on three principal goals....
5.0
"I love my daycare family. It truly feels like home away from home. The staff is so careful and responsible and I feel that my daughter is so happy. Everyone will go above and beyond to help your family in any way that they can."
Roberta B.
Dominika's Care
317 West Lane, Clark, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hello! I have a Master's degree in Education Counseling and many years of experience working with children. I try to keep my family childcare small as I focus on different activities during the day and want to be able to offer high quality care for your little one. We often have trips to the local...
5.0
"I am very lucky to have found Dominika. She is patient,compasionate, trustworthy and a great resource. Dominika always has a great day planned, filled with stimulating activities. I can't say enough of great things about her, she is a natural!!"
Annette O.
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
Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ
1353 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
5.0
(1)
Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM
At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and...
5.0
"Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program."
Rodney F.
Carousel of Learning
244 Kingston Rd, Parsippany, NJ
5.0
(1)
Quality Childcare 6 weeks - 5 years open all year 7:00-6:00. We include Sign language, Stretch-n-Grow Exercise program, Computer Explorers, Storytellers, BIG JEFF, and Fun Fridays.
Weekly themes, and more! We have low staff child ratios and are CPR and First Aid certified. Come visit anytime!
5.0
"This center is extremely caring and professional. I really admire how all of the staff know so much about their job and are so professional with the children. There are so many programs offered at Carousel it has benefit my child so much. The Director, Debbie,...
Hannah A.
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...
Kiddie Academy of Colonia
302 West Inman Avenue, COLONIA, 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...
Nurturing Babies
1828 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ
Child care for infants up to 5 years of age.
I have worked with children for over 20 plus years and have worked and owned a daycare of my own.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Summit, NJ
What are the benefits of daycare near me in Summit, NJ?
Daycare centers near you in Summit, NJ offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.
What services do daycare centers offer near me in Summit, NJ?
Daycares near you in Summit, NJ provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.
What should I look for in a daycare center near me in Summit, NJ?
Finding the right daycare center near you in Summit, NJ for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.
What questions should I ask when looking for a daycare for my child near me in Summit, NJ?
Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Summit, NJ include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.
Ratings for Summit, NJ daycares listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Daycares in Summit, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.