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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Cranbury, NJ

Kiddy Campus Learning Center

5.0

They are very, very loving and caring. My daughter has been going there for about 2 years now and she loves it there. They are really wonderful!

- JoAnna U.

Sunflower Family Daycare LLC

5.0

I would highly recommend Sunflower Family DayCare for your child. Our little one has been going to this homely family day care center for over 3 years now and we are amazed to see how he grew from a little baby to kindergartener (Starting Fall 2022). Suman and other staffs are very professional,...

- Pramit N

Promissory Montessori

5.0

The best islamic montessori daycare in New Jersey. The staff are so caring of children and very friendly. I do recommend everyone!

- Care member

Lightbridge Academy

5.0

My son attended pre-k here and has continued going there for their summer camp and before and after school care. The teachers are kind, loving and nurturing.

- Diana G.

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

Drop-in child care in Cranbury, NJ

Honey Bee Montessori

2525 US 130 S, Cranbury, NJ

5.0

(1)

Qualified and dedicated teachers. Our motto is In Pursuit of Excellence! Art, Music and drawing classes. Contact: 732-763-4869

Your child deserves the best education they can receive at such a young age. Trusting us with your child’s growth will be your greatest ally as your child prepares to enter the world. No matter what comes, we guarantee to put our best self forth for your child and everything that they can achieve....
5.0
"They are very, very loving and caring. My daughter has been going there for about 2 years now and she loves it there. They are really wonderful!"

JoAnna U.


Sunflower Family Daycare LLC

Sunflower Family Daycare LLC

34 WHITE OAK COURT, Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0

(3)

Sunflower Family Daycare (SFDC) Registered from State Of New Jersey Department of Children and Families provides daycare facilities to Infants and Toddlers in a very neat, clean, and hygienic home environment. Sunflower Family Daycare LLC also provides services to after school and before school...
5.0
"I would highly recommend Sunflower Family DayCare for your child. Our little one has been going to this homely family day care center for over 3 years now and we are amazed to see how he grew from a little baby to kindergartener (Starting Fall 2022). Suman and...

Pramit N


Promissory Montessori

Promissory Montessori

485 Georges Road, Suite 119, DAYTON, NJ

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(5)

Promissory Montessori offers gentle, nurturing care for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Our program features sensory-rich environments, kind caregivers, and activities that support natural development. With flexible hours and small ratios, your little one receives personalized attention in our...
5.0
"We have had a wonderful experience with Promissory Montessori! My boys learned so much in their time there and the teachers are so caring and kind. The director is also very flexible and communicate and works closely with the staff and students. 10/10 recommend!"

Care member


Lightbridge Academy

Lightbridge Academy

149 Rt. 130 North, East Windsor, NJ

5.0

(1)

From the first hello of the day, to the last good-bye , we want every child to feel safe, nurtured and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development and education of your child. It all begins with our Circle of Care philosophy, which empowers...
5.0
"My son attended pre-k here and has continued going there for their summer camp and before and after school care. The teachers are kind, loving and nurturing."

Diana G.


Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

Little Earth Shepherds Preschool

367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ

4.0

(4)

The goal of The Little Earth Shepherds Preschool is to nurture each child in a loving and caring atmosphere while helping each of them to grow and develop age-appropriate physical, intellectual and social skills. Our school participates in the "Grow NJ Kids Program." This program is an NJ State...
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...

Laura D


Songbirds Daycare

Songbirds Daycare

22 Meadowlark Lane, East Brunswick, NJ

4.5

(2)

Professionally built daycare for children of all ages. Spacious, safe place for children to play, learn, and receive quality care in a home environment like they are used to. Located in East Brunswick, the children can move inside or outside in a fenced backyard during the warm months. Prices are...
5.0
"Songbirds Daycare has provided excellent care for my daughter. The owner always goes above and beyond to make sure my daughter is comfortable and fed. One of my major concerns about having my daughter in a franchise center was the possibility that she would get...

Katelyn L.


Village Montessori Day School

Village Montessori Day School

203 Taylors Mills Rd, Manalapan, NJ

Full Day 8:30-3:30; Half Day AM 8:30-11:30; Half Day PM 12:30-3:30 Extended Day Options (early drop off and after school programs) Kindergarten Bridge/Enrichment Program Begin the learning process of your child in a safe, nurturing, fun and supportive environment that motivates the child on the...

Our Growing, Glowing Garden

Our Growing, Glowing Garden

14 Copperhawk Drive, Manalapan, NJ

Our Growing, Glowing Garden is a unique, research-based, educational early childhood program in Englishtown, New Jersey, offering affordable, convenient, family-oriented daycare and babysitting services (temporary and long term) for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. We have secure, live cameras in...

Lightbridge Academy North Brunswick

Lightbridge Academy North Brunswick

2878 Route 27, North Brunswick, NJ

Lightbridge Academy offers early learning programs for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool aged children with summer camps for older children. The Seedlings Early Childhood Education Program focuses on the needs of each individual child and the curriculum fosters a lifelong love of learning, while...

Happy Hearts Daycare

Happy Hearts Daycare

3 Lakeside Dr, Englishtown, NJ

At Happy Hearts Childcare Center, your child is our top priority! Our goal is to provide an environment where children are learning and having fun at the same time! Happy Hearts is a licensed and insured child care center owned by Isabella. Isabella absolutely adores working with children and has...

Princeton Community Family Learning Center

Princeton Community Family Learning Center

16 All Saints Road, Princeton, NJ

Greetings and thank you for viewing our post! We are a small, loving, licensed family-style preschool/daycare in Princeton, NJ located at All Saints' Church (about 2 and a 1/2 miles from the Princeton Univ. main gate). Our total enrollment is only 49 consisting of children ages 18 months old to 6...

Lightbridge Academy Renaissance

Lightbridge Academy Renaissance

2701 U.S. Highway 130, North Brunswick, NJ

Lightbridge Academy offers early learning programs for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool aged children with summer camps for older children. The Seedlings Early Childhood Education Program focuses on the needs of each individual child and the curriculum fosters a lifelong love of learning, while...

THE SAPLING SCHOOL

THE SAPLING SCHOOL

3080 ROUTE 27, KENDALL PARK, NJ

Starting at $1191/mo

The Sapling School is a child care provider having locations in Kendall Park and Fair Lawn, New Jersey, for children from infancy to five years of age. Our kindergarten school provides personalized attention for each child to achieve his or her maximum learning potential. With more than 15 years of...

PCFLC's Cub School

PCFLC's Cub School

16 All Saints Rd., Princeton, NJ

We are a small, personalized center offering lots of flexibility, no contract, free hot lunch and diapering supplies. We run year-round and offer part and full-time programs both mornings and all day up to 11 hours daily including after-care where needed. We accept children beginning at age 18...

Lightbridge Academy of South Brunsw

Lightbridge Academy of South Brunsw

400 Wynwood Dr, Monmouth Junction, NJ

Hello to our South Brunswick community from our BRAND NEW center! We are so happy to announce that WE ARE OPEN and available to schedule you for a virtual, weekend or evening tour. During your tour you will also learn all about our Lightbridge Promise and as the solution for working parents, know we...

Primrose School of East Brunswick

Primrose School of East Brunswick

138 Summerhill Rd, East Brunswick, NJ

Primrose Schools is a national family of private accredited early education and care schools across the country. We are more than just a daycare. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences for children beginning at 6 weeks of age, thereby...

Catherine's Cottage Daycare

Catherine's Cottage Daycare

50 Main Street, ENGLISHTOWN, NJ

5.0

(2)

Catherine’s Cottage Daycare’s mission at the center is to provide a family solution that speaks to parents, nurtures the emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills of children while providing a safe and secure environment.
5.0
"We have been here for almost a year and a half. We started my son as a 1-year-old. he has developed skills very fast, like normal learning and eating. It is a smaller daycare so there is a lot of 1-on-1 attention given to the kids, and I really, really like that....

Ioana C.


Princeton Community Family Learning Center

Princeton Community Family Learning Center

16 All Saints Road, Princeton, NJ

5.0

(1)

Princeton Community Family Learning Center (PCFLC) is a small center with only 36 children total and 8 amazing teacher-caregivers. Nestled on the Princeton countryside near the Herrontown Woods, we are still only 2 miles from the Princeton University main gate. PCFLC is located on the grounds of the...
5.0
"We enjoyed a delightful year with PCFLC. The teachers are loving, patient, caring, flexible and accommodating. The atmosphere is relaxed and easy-going. My daughters look forward to going to school and have developed new skills. They talk a lot about their...

Shevi S.


Click-n-ride

Click-n-ride

116 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ

Have an upcoming Kids Summer Camp to arrange within your busy daily schedule? Need a drop to the friendly neighborhood Maths prep. class once a week? Swim lessons or Soccer practice anyone? Daily pickup required from High School after school programs at 5:00 PM? Going to a Private school? Daily drop...

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