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Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy

5.0

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy staff are caring professionals. Their curriculum is terrific. The children are engaged in hands-on learning experiences. Last month the kids were able to see chicks hatching at the daycare. I highly recommend this day!! They prepare the children to enter...

- Marie L.

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

5.0

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

- Rosita B.

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

Smart Start Academy

5.0

Staff has been amazing with my child. Always coming back with a smile on her face

- Megan M

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

Drop-in child care in Newark, NJ

Bendue S. James

Bendue S. James

15 Doby Place, NEWARK, NJ

Starting at $1677/mo

Home Away From Home Child Care LLC is a trusted provider of high-quality child care services for children aged zero to five years old. Founded with a passion for supporting working parents and nurturing young minds, our company is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment...

Precious Feet Christian Daycare and Academy

Precious Feet Christian Daycare and Academy

189 Stuyvesant Avenue, NEWARK, NJ


Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy

189 Stuyvesant Avenue, Newark, NJ

5.0

(2)

Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy is a "step in the right direction where children learn, play, and grow." We offer childcare services for children ages 2 1/2 and up. Our convenient hours of operation include Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Transportation is available for certain...
5.0
"Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy staff are caring professionals. Their curriculum is terrific. The children are engaged in hands-on learning experiences. Last month the kids were able to see chicks hatching at the daycare. I highly recommend this day!!...

Marie L.


The Learning Land

The Learning Land

301 12 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ

The Learning Land is a progressive children's center focused on growing the entire child. We believe in cultivating their academic and artistic intellect, all while nurturing their social and emotional maturation.

Babyland Family Services Inc is a community-based organization that offers full-time child and family development programs. Located in Newark, New Jersey, the company’s services aim to promote school readiness and assist in children’s physical, mental, and socio-emotional development. Aside from its...

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

KEY ELEMENT LEARNING

338 GROVE ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0

(2)

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.


PARK PREP ACADEMY

PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0

(1)

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
"We have spent all three of our kids to Park Prep Academy and feel so lucky to have found such a lovely community of families AND the teachers who work there. Our kids feel happy there, I feel VERY well communicated with by the exceptional owner/operators...

Care member


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


Bright Minds Academy Inc

Bright Minds Academy Inc

75 Skyline Dr, STATEN ISLAND, NY

Our facilities offer bright classrooms and two private playgrounds. Your toddler will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care. We also provide Pick up and drop off services.

Viky's Home Care

Viky's Home Care

285 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ

Trustworthy, affordable quality child care for your infant or toddler. We offer daily activities, crafts, music classes, and Spanish classes. Lunch, snacks, dinner, diapers, formula, milk & wipes included with tuition. Organic home made foods, and organic milk is what we use. Drop cam installed...

Little Papayas In Home Child Care

Little Papayas In Home Child Care

Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ

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


Little Munchkin Learner's

Little Munchkin Learner's

100 AVALON, Roseland, NJ

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...

Ivy Primary Prep

Ivy Primary Prep

675 Monmouth Street, JERSEY CITY, NJ

Starting at $1895/mo

At Ivy Primary Prep we have taken an innovative approach to focus on development of the whole student by emphasizing a curriculum that includes physical, social, and emotional components. Each class is capped at 10 students to foster an academically challenging environment with maximum...

Montessori Studio

Montessori Studio

12 Market Street, Clifton, NJ

Montessori Studio is a child centered enrichment program which offers social, educational and recreational activities for children ages 2.5 - 6 years of age. Using the Montessori materials and other inspired educational equipment. Parents can choose to work with their children in our mommy and me...

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...

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...

Bright Start Early Learning Center

Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 Livingston Avenue, ROSELAND, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

This is a family run school school our mission is to provide the top education for your students and families. We offer hot lunch, soccer on Tuesday and dance on Thursdays that is included! We have special family nights like bingo, family picnic , pajama days. We also offer weekly and monthly news...
5.0
"Bright Start Early Learning center is amazing , the teachers are wonderful and truly care and love for the children , My daughter loves being here and has a really good connection with her teachers , she never wants to leave ! "

Care member


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.

Smart Start Academy Nursery

Smart Start Academy Nursery

180 Newark Avenue, 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...

HLC Kids Academy

HLC Kids Academy

5001 Park Ave, West New York, NJ

A state of the art, fully renovated facility offering daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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