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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Colonia, NJ

Little Papayas In Home Child Care

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

Superhero Schoolhouse

5.0

My two daughters goes to this school & they love it. The best decision I made for them. All staff and teacher's are awesome with the children's. I would definitely recommend for anyone that would like there child in the school.

- Ruth R

Dream Daycare Inc

5.0

The best child care services in Irvington NJ. She is an excellent provider.

- Carline L

Joyful Days LLC

5.0

We are so blessed to have found Joyful Days. The love and care my newborn baby(now toddler) receives from Sheretta and Ms. Maxine is beyond my expectations. My son enjoys being here everyday where he has learned so much already and gets to interact with other children. Clean, fun, and loving...

- Georgette N.

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

Drop-in child care in Colonia, NJ

Evergreen Youth Center

Evergreen Youth Center

400 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ


Little Papayas In Home Child Care

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


Superhero Schoolhouse

Superhero Schoolhouse

281 Johnsons Lane, Parlin, NJ

4.5

(6)

About Our Program - Daycare / Preschool / Aftercare & Drop-in Services Superhero Schoolhouse provides children the opportunity to build confidence and express their individuality through artistically enriching, intellectually stimulating and physically challenging activities. Our unique learning...
5.0
"My oldest has been with this school since 1, then followed my other 2 daughters! They love heading to school everyday, every morning we are always greeted by the director, charmaine is such an amazing women inside and out! Most importantly my children are treated...

Shannon R.


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


Joyful Days LLC

Joyful Days LLC

78 Wolff Ave, Edison, NJ

5.0

(6)

At Joyful Day LLC, we believe parents are the most important people in a child's life, however, we are committed to providing high quality child care in a family like atmosphere, while supporting you as a family. Because we know families are unique, we offer per diem rates as well as temporary...
5.0
"We are so blessed to have found Joyful Days. The love and care my newborn baby(now toddler) receives from Sheretta and Ms. Maxine is beyond my expectations. My son enjoys being here everyday where he has learned so much already and gets to interact with other...

Georgette N.


Early Start Day Care Center

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 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,...

Elisa


Taylor's Early Learning Center

Taylor's Early Learning Center

Walnut St, Linden, NJ

Our mission at Taylor's Early Learning Center is to provide a safe, high quality and affordable child care. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment that develops each child's cognitive, social/emotional and physical abilities. Our goal is to maintain a nurturing home away from...

Lil Wonders Of The World

Lil Wonders Of The World

111 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY

6 wks 12 yrs old! (full time/part time available) NYS Licensed Daycare celebrating almost a decade of providing exceptional quality care CPR/First Aid Certified Highly qualified & experienced staff Teaching age level academics Preschool/Kindergarten curriculum utilizing the latest...

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ

Bamboo Shoots Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides...

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.

Christine Gibson

Christine Gibson

41 Nadal Pl, Staten Island, NY

My name is Christine Gibson, I have been doing child daycare for the past 15 years. I have my certification in infant, toddler and adult CPR and first aid. I am also. Certified License Nurse Technician for the past 25 years. I am very flexible with my hours and days so please feel free to call me...

Lightbridge Academy of Woodbridge

Lightbridge Academy of Woodbridge

458 Amboy Avenue, WOODBRIDGE, NJ

Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by...

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...

Kassandra Daycare

Kassandra Daycare

58J Reading Rd, Edison, NJ

Stay at home mother of 2, Son is 4 in preschool, have a 5 month old that stays home with me. Looking to watch 3 to 4 kids a week for working moms in the area. Have classroom teaching experience as well as my masters in school counseling. Love children, looking to stay home with my daughter and watch...

QuickCare, LLC

QuickCare, LLC

225G Signs RD, Staten Island, NY

Providing quality and convenient sitter service for parents in need of childcare before or after daycare hours, run errands/attend appts without children, enjoy an evening out, working late or just need a break.

Mina's Kids Day Care Center

Mina's Kids Day Care Center

1757 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ


The Kids Palace

The Kids Palace

44 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, NJ

We are a licensed New Jersey Day care center conveniently located in Kenilworth NJ, close to the NJ parkway, routes 21, 22 and 1&9. We provide care and early childhood development for children ages 2 to 13. Our Goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for your child, while...

Tiny Minds Daycare

Tiny Minds Daycare

661 Gornik Dr, Perth Amboy, NJ

Balanced learning for well-rounded children. With a combination of child-initiated activities and teacher-directed learning, our preschool program is a structured learning environment where kids become students who are really excited about learning and ready to grow. With newsletters and constant...

Brainiac s Childcare Center and Learning Center is an early education facility that focuses on nurturing and developing a strong educational foundation for all children! Our staff provides daily opportunities for children to experiment, explore and thrive, both socially and intellectually. To...
5.0
"My son went to Brainiacs for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4. Then he graduated from the program and went to Kindergarten in another school district. I had a parent conference with his new Kindergarten teacher, and she informed me that my son was more than ready for...

Lolita T.


CONCERN MOM CHILDCARE SERVICES

CONCERN MOM CHILDCARE SERVICES

907 CHANCELLOR AVE, IRVINGTON, NJ

5.0

(2)

At Concern Mom Childcare Services, we believe in the power of community—where our staff, parents, and extended families come together as a village to nurture and support every child. Through consistent collaboration and strong partnerships, we ensure a safe and enriching environment for all. We...
5.0
"safety and wellness. They are very communicative. We get pictures and updates so I thought that was great. Very nurturing and professional team. The curriculum is amazing. They have exceeded expectations in all the main areas, very great."

Samiyra and Chester I.


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