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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Carteret, NJ

Home Away From Home

5.0

Eileen watched two of our children in our home a couple years ago. The youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. She'd watch the 2 year old all day and get the older one ready for the bus late morning bus that would take her to afternoon kindergarten. My girls absolutely *loved* Miss Eileen. She played...

- Caroline W.

A Child's Experience Child Care

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

Imagine Nation

5.0

Best ! Kind and friendly Teachers really care about the kids Staff has been there for years

- Alisha C.

Dominika's Care

5.0

Dominika does an extraordinary job taking care of our daughter. From the first time we met her, we immediately felt comfortable with her approach to child care. We started taking our daughter to Dominika when she was 8 months old, and now at a year and half, we couldn't be happier with the care...

- Ryan D.

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 daycares in Carteret, NJ

Bright Child Academy

773d Roosevelt Ave, Carteret, NJ

I provide care for children. This is a fun and happy place for children, parents, and for us with a home away from home feel. We read books, learn counting, color, learn music, watch TV and have fun. Highly qualified and experienced staff. For ages 2 1/2 through 13. Full day, half day, before school...

Kedy's Tots

31 Wedgewood Dr Apt 65a, Carteret, NJ

I provide a safe, clean and loving environment for little tots to grow with love and compassion, I have a clear understanding of the importance of interaction with babies and toddlers to allow for optimal growth developmentally. I am state registered and process entails a comprehensive background...

Fur-Ever Friends

28 Cypress Street, Carteret, NJ

I will come to your home to meet you and pets. Can do daily walks while you are at work, or multiple walks a day while you are on vacation. I am also available to sleep over at your house so your pets are not alone while you travel. Once we meet and I have access to your house, i can come in...

Andrea M. Alfred

41 Mckinley Ave, Carteret, NJ

I offer babysitting in my home. I am a mother of 7, 4 are adults, college students or working themselves, 2 in high school, the last in grade school. I work from my home offering child care for infants as well as 4 year old to 10 years old in the town of Carteret providing transportation to and from...

Heart Felt Childcare Center LLC

67-69 Washington Ave, CARTERET, NJ

Starting at $250/mo


5.0

(9)

I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which...
5.0
"I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with Eileen. She is warm, down to earth and caring. She is fun and sweet and really cares for the well-being of the children. Extremely efficient, resourceful and well organized, Eileen always went above and beyond...

Patricia G.


A Child's Experience Child Care

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


Imagine Nation

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.


Dominika's Care

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
"We truly loved working with Dominika, she not only has the knowledge about children, but is warm, caring and very active with the kids. She has worked with us for about a year and half and we always knew we can trust and depend on her in any situation. Dominika...

Agnieszka O.


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


Nurturing Babies

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.

Discover Happy Day Play, your leading choice for mommy and me style classes, proudly partnered with the JCC of Staten Island to bring the highest-quality childhood development programming of excellence to the community. Created by a Family Life Educator and with roots in the acclaimed "What To...

Language And Enrichment Center

Language And Enrichment Center

551 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ

The Language and Enrichment Center is one of New Jersey s premier destinations for early childhood education and enrichment classes. Our focus is holistic child development through programs that address different aspects of a child s growing mind and body. We also believe that childhood is the ideal...

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...

After school care program full of life and harmony that provides afternoon care for your child. We also offer child pick up for any schools in the town of Bayonne, NJ ONLY. If this service is needed, your child will be picked up directly from school and taken to our home day care to be fed, helped...

The Family And Community Engagement Corp is a 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt youth organization seeking partnerships, sponsorships and direct financial assistance from public and private donors. Our goal is one of a substantial impact on student achievement, health, family involvement and socio-economic...

nanny

nanny

5 Windham Loop Apt 7i, Staten Island, NY


Jeanette's Group Family Daycare

Jeanette's Group Family Daycare

63 Christopher St, Staten Island, NY

NYS License Group Family Daycare. Low rates, all vouchers accepted..lesson in English and Spanish...provided meals and snacks, transportation available and more..

Onya's Learning Corner

Onya's Learning Corner

249 Nesbit Terrace, Irvington, NJ

We are located on Nesbit Terrace in Irvington. In our early childhood program we will be using the Creative Curriculum. The philosophy behind our curriculum is that young children learn best by doing. The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic...

Tina;s

Tina;s

97 Green Valley Rd, Staten Island, NY


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