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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Jersey City, NJ

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

5.0

Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!

- Rosita B.

Smart Start Academy-Jersey

5.0

They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different activities for the children. The place is always clean and my son has really blossomed being there. The teachers are always welcoming and...

- Mary C.

PARK PREP ACADEMY

5.0

Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their curriculum; they combine individual work with multi-age student group time. They make it fun for our son and we've watched him grow and learn beyond...

- Care member

Kreative Kids DayCare

5.0

Kreative Kids has an atmosphere that any mother (or grandmother would love). The staff and the owner are lovingly and attentively involved with all the little ones.

- EJ's E

Cari's Little Friends

5.0

We've sent our girls to Rosa for 4 years now and have had nothing but a great experience. My daughters have learned to sing, dance, sign, swim, speak a little Spanish, share, treat their friends with love, take care of their baby dolls, and just be fun-loving kids under Rosa's care. Rosa has become...

- Ruth C.

Drop-in child care in Jersey City, NJ

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0

(3)

Our Mission and Philosophy KEL's philosophy centers on bilingual education, supportive relationships, intellectual curiosity, and an engaged community. Key Element Learning is a diverse and multicultural school community that develops astute students who become bilingual in Mandarin,...
5.0
"Go above and beyond! Both my kids are learning so much! Everything is great!"

Rosita B.


Smart Start Academy-Jersey

Smart Start Academy-Jersey

532 Jersey Avenue, JERSEY CITY, NJ

Starting at $2000/mo

5.0

(1)

We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and...
5.0
"They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different activities for the children. The place is always clean and my son has really blossomed being there. The teachers...

Mary C.


PARK PREP ACADEMY

PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0

(2)

Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier...
5.0
"Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their curriculum; they combine individual work with multi-age student group time. They make it fun for our son and...

Care member


THE WONDER YEARS

THE WONDER YEARS

255 CENTRAL AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ

Starting at $100/mo

5.0

(1)


Smart Start Academy Palisade Square

Smart Start Academy Palisade Square

502 Palisade Ave, JERSEY CITY, NJ

Starting at $2350/mo

We provide exceptional early childhood education for children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Our campus's are state of the art and are perfectly located near all public transportation into NYC. At S.S.A we are an all inclusive preschool that offers extended hours from 7am-7pm Monday through Friday and...

Kreative Kids DayCare

Kreative Kids DayCare

9 Wegman Court, Jersey City, NJ

5.0

(1)

Kreative Kids is a registered and loving family child care business that services a mixed age group of children of ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. Our Mission Statement is "the fruitage of the womb is a reward!" We view our children as "young scholars" and treat them as an inheritance and...
5.0
"Kreative Kids has an atmosphere that any mother (or grandmother would love). The staff and the owner are lovingly and attentively involved with all the little ones."

EJ's E


3.7

(6)

Flexibility. No contracts or long term commitments. Certified personnel state licensed facility. We offer a loving, nurturing drop-in, home environment nursery school and child care with small group setting for ages 3 months to 4 years. We offer the "Your Baby Can Read Program."
5.0
"I am Rosa..I don't answer these bogus reviews since that's what they are.. I trust that parents are understanding and reading between the lines on some of these..but parents are just not taking it lightly and have put it in front of me to respond: Better O. is an...

Rosa Ivette O.


Pick Up And Drop Off Service For Kids

50 Wallis Ave, Jersey City, NJ

I can do pick up and drop off services for kids around where I live. Please call me at 201-552-8298.

Future Generation Before/After School Program

3487-89 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ

Future Generation Provides Before/After School Services to children ages 5-12 years of age. We pick up and drop off at Public School # 25/27 We are open 6:30-8:30 am and 2:00-6:30 pm. Future Generation also provides care on days when school is closed and during the summer.

Learn & Grow Child Care Center

165 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ

Licensed Child Care Center with Professional and Lovely Child Care, Preschool and After school Programs, Flexible hour, Full and Part time enrollment available, we provide extended hours of care ( from 7:00 am to 6:30pm) Affordable tuition. We pick and drop children from the school. We are serving...

The Place for Learning

8 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

Developmentally appropriate, safe, super-clean, early learning center that offers amazingly exceptional care for infants and toddlers, and effective after-school program for students in grades 3-7 that includes tutoring, homework help, project help and test prep (Math, English, Spanish etc.) along...

HONEYDEW DROP NOOK

HONEYDEW DROP NOOK

204 15TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY

Starting at $750/mo

5.0

(5)

We provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can grow, explore, and develop at their own pace. Our dedicated team of experienced caregivers is passionate about creating CHILD-CENTERED learning experiences through our creative curriculum, LITERACY APPROACH and engaging...
5.0
"I have had 2 children attend Honeydew Drop Nook over the past 5 years, from infancy through age 3. The teachers consistently provided a caring and supportive environment focused on the development of my children. Both kids were happy to arrive each day and...

Care member


Sunny Kids Inc

Sunny Kids Inc

39th Place Between 50th Ave And Laurel Hill Blvd, Sunnyside, NY

5.0

(1)

We are an enthusiastic team dedicated to guide them with fun activities as they learn about the world around them. Our location has been renovated into a child safe, hazard free zone with 24-hour surveillance, where I follow all of NYS Child day care provisions. A schedule of balanced playtime,...
5.0
"overall outstanding........just gonna miss this place as my daughter is going for Pre-K. god bless you and thanks for everything, will keep in touch."

Jhirachan


Fadima M Ba

Fadima M Ba

846 Knickerbocker Avenue, Apt. 1, BROOKLYN, NY

Starting at $1300/mo

5.0

(2)

Our child daycare offers a comprehensive curriculum focusing on educational and developmental activities such as art, music, and outdoor play. Safety and security are paramount, with thorough childproofing and background-checked staff. Nutritious meals are provided, catering to various dietary...
5.0
"She is wonderful special lady taking good care of the kids. Always my daughter don’t want leave when I got to pick her. "

Care member


GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER

GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER

1657 NOSTRAND AVE, BROOKLYN, NY

4.0

(1)

4.0
"My son is 2 and attends there. I love them. He is very independent due to going there. They do an amazing job with children. Very attentive and all work as a team. "

Fracesca ..


Leffert Garden Promise, LLC

Leffert Garden Promise, LLC

1531 Nostrand Ave, BROOKLYN, NY

Starting at $1400/mo

5.0

(1)

At Lefferts Garden Promise, exceptional childcare is our promise. To us, that means not only providing a safe, clean, and nurturing environment but also equipping children in our care with the skills they need to thrive in a global society. We employ elements of inquiry-based learning, and we truly...
5.0
"They have great teachers and a variety of them to do. In the summer they have fun things to keep them busy. They facility is so nice and clean. Welcoming environment. I love how easy it is to talk to the teachers and director. "

Lauren I.


Precious Feet Christian Daycare and Academy

Precious Feet Christian Daycare and Academy

189 Stuyvesant Avenue, NEWARK, NJ

5.0

(2)

5.0
"The director is an excellent person and has a nice personality and is understanding when she takes care of your child. She understands like a mother and puts herself in your shoes. The place is very clean and they will provide an extra set of clothes or food if...

Oneila ..


Love My Bilingual Angels, GFD

Love My Bilingual Angels, GFD

65-14 Forest Avenue, RIDGEWOOD, NY

Starting at $1680/mo

5.0

(2)

Our mission is to offer a safe, healthy and learning environment for your children. This includes childproofing, food safety, a well-kept and maintained play space with sets of toys and constant supervision. We are conveniently located near all transportation. We offer a bilingual program. We...
5.0
"Absolutely 5 stars!!! My child has been going here for 7 1/2 years! This is a very good center, very lovely inside, staff is sweet and are all good people. I highly recommend."

Elzbieta H.


Smart Start Academy

Smart Start Academy

552 9th St, Hoboken, NJ

5.0

(2)

Our mission is to create a nurturing, safe and respectful environment for our students, parents and teachers. We strive to create an exceptional learning experience for the whole child, cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively. We service students from 6 weeks to 1st grade. We...
5.0
"Staff has been amazing with my child. Always coming back with a smile on her face"

Megan M


Early Scholars

Early Scholars

3443 24th Street, Astoria, NY

5.0

(2)

Hello, my name is Angelina Cintron and I operate a homemade Childcare Center in the local Astoria area in area code 11106. The Early Scholars Education Program operates on the notion that children grow and learn most efficiency with consistent hands on exploration and experiences. This program...
5.0
"We live down the street from this Homebase Childcare Center, Angelina is very flexible with her hours and rates and has been a great support system for our family as we normally rely on her on back up/drop off emergency care. She helps us out with our one-year-old...

Janet


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Ratings for Jersey City, NJ drop-in child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Jersey City, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.