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Family Child Care

5.0

Welcome I'm Dariana i'm here to work as a Family Child Care.

- Dariana R.

Tiny Treasures Family Child Care

5.0

My babygirl Amiya started here a month ago, and since day one goes in with a smile and leaves with a smile. Ms. Tamara is a great nurturer, and she gives that security that my baby is good. She's very flexible, she cooks her meals, teaches. With that being said I know my baby is being well taken...

- Emily M.

Kinder Island

5.0

I came to Kinder Island after a very poor experience at a prior daycare. In the year my child has attended Kinder Island he has truly grown and blossomed so much. The teachers are kind and caring and so patient. Their activities and daily routine is so enriching! It gives me such piece of mind...

- Meghan G.

My Imagination

5.0

My daughter has been with Ms. Katie since I returned to work after maternity leave. She just turned 2 and I can't express enough how much Ms. Katie has impacted and positively influenced my entire family's life. My daughter has been cared for and nurtured in a safe, structured and fun environment....

- Jennifer M.

Giggles Family Child Care

4.0

My daughter is going here from last six months. I needed a playgroup plus pre-school learning experience for my LO and that exactly I found here & am very satified. Owner(Sukhi) and staff are very patient and caring towards kids. Although its a home day care/play school but kept & managed separate...

- Tanu V.

Drop-in daycares in Carteret, NJ

Eureka Family Daycare

Eureka Family Daycare

127 Avenue B, Bayonne, NJ

Eureka Family Daycare is an in-home care facility that regards every day as another opportunity for a light bulb moment in a young mind. We offer full time care Monday-Friday which includes lots of free play, educational components, reading, crafts, music, and recreational time. Educational...

Rosies Friends

Rosies Friends

71 Rose St, Edison, NJ

***MINI PRESCHOOL PROGRAM*** A two-hour program designed to provide a quality preschool experience for children ages 2 years old to 5 years old. ***FULL DAY PROGRQM**** A full day program for ages 2 yrs old to 5 yrs old. ***CURRICICULUM*** * Developmentally Appropriate * Academically...

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...

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...

Tiny Tots Clubhouse

Tiny Tots Clubhouse

84 Thomas St 3rd Fl, Newark, NJ

I have been teaching for 10 years and finally I decided to open my own childcare business. I take pride and passion in what I do. Teaching children has been my dream since I was a toddler myself. My vision is to help my community . So many day cares cost just as much as a car note or a mortgage & I...

Pastora Childcare

Pastora Childcare

362 Avenel St, Avenel, NJ

Pastora Childcare provides breakfast, lunch and snacks for the children. We also provided play time activities for the kids such as outdoor park, story time, dancing, etc. They also learn how to use their social skills communicating with other children. Your child will feel just like home.

Artful Steps

Artful Steps

444 Mercer Ave, Roselle, NJ

At Artful Steps , our mission is to ignite children's curiosity, nourish their imagination, and support their overall growth and development by creating a nurturing and engaging environment. We believe in the power of play, exploration, and hands-on learning to foster a love for knowledge and a...

Family Child Care

Family Child Care

44 Forrest St, Metuchen, NJ

5.0

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5.0
"Welcome I'm Dariana i'm here to work as a Family Child Care."

Dariana R.


Tiny Treasures Family Child Care

Tiny Treasures Family Child Care

601 Spruce Street, Roselle, NJ

5.0

(1)

As a Family Child Care Provider, I continue the parents' role of caregiver and nurturer. Child care is done in my private home, with an open/fenced in backyard and deck for outdoor play. I provide a loving, clean and safe environment. I also give the children a nutritional breakfast and lunch, as...
5.0
"My babygirl Amiya started here a month ago, and since day one goes in with a smile and leaves with a smile. Ms. Tamara is a great nurturer, and she gives that security that my baby is good. She's very flexible, she cooks her meals, teaches. With that being said I...

Emily M.


Kinder Island

Kinder Island

375 Sand Lane, Staten Island, NY

3.7

(3)

5.0
"Amazing daycare. Very caring teachers. Yes teachers rotated a little since it's a brand new place and t takes time for things to settle down. My daughter love the place and every day goes there with a smile on her face. She has been going there for 1.5 years and...

Jenny


I am a professional pre-k teacher with 20 years experience. I have opened My Imagination in-home day care because a small group setting provides more one on one time. Doesn't your child deserve that? I am accepting ages 6 months to 5 years. A monthly age appropriate curriculum will be followed in a...
5.0
"My daughter has been with Ms. Katie since I returned to work after maternity leave. She just turned 2 and I can't express enough how much Ms. Katie has impacted and positively influenced my entire family's life. My daughter has been cared for and nurtured in a...

Jennifer M.


Giggles Family Child Care

653 Grove Ave, Edison, NJ

4.8

(4)

In-Home Day Care & Enrichment Program (Licensed Family child care) Are you looking for a small family home daycare filled with big adventures for your child? Then this is the right place for your child. In-home day care we provide safe, happy and healthy preschool type environment where your child...
5.0
"Sukhi is excellent. My daughter goes to her for almost a year and I am very happy that I found her. She takes care of her very well and she also potty trained her! I am also very satisfied with my daughter's learning at her home."

Hima C.


Noah's Ark Child Care

200 Westervelt Avenue, Staten Island, NY

3.3

(4)

We are a Christian group family day care. We have been open for six years. We are fully certified. We are also CPR and First Aid certified. We are a part of the NYS Food Program. We believe in the importance of preparing our child care for first grade. We are make learning fun.
5.0
"Great service and very attentive staff. Both of my girls love Ms. Audrey and Chrystal who are more than just daycare workers - they are part of the family. Staff helps with potty training, counting, alphabet and all the other fun activities. It is a great place to...

Oksana M.


A PLACE TO GROW DAYCARE

132 OSGOOD AVE, Staten Island, NY

5.0

(1)

A Place To Grow was founded in 2010 by Ronnie and Leslie Heath. A Place To Grow Daycare and Preschool exists to provide safe, affordable, high quality child care in a developmentally appropriate environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children, while striving to nurture...
5.0
"Don't believe everything you read. I am a parent, my daughter attended Barney Day Care for more than 3 years. I was very happy with the Day Care because the Director made the difference in my daughter's life. She is a very caring, nurturing person. I am proud that...

Loretta


Kidz Korner GFDC, Inc

270 Gordon Street, Staten Island, NY

4.0

(1)

4.0
"My daughter is only 20 months old and she knows her ABC's already."

Marie M.


Imagine Nation Learning Center

410 Clermont Terrace, Union, NJ

5.0

(1)

Imagine Nation Learning Center is an Early Learning Center Located behind Kean University in Union NJ As such we urge you to visit our website where you may view interior photos.We have a licensed facility, certified teachers, web cams, indoor/ outdoor play,and full-time...
5.0
"Great luv the school. need more people who do this for a passion."

Alisha H.


Angel Child Care

2405 Forrest Haven Blvd., Edison, NJ

5.0

(1)

5.0
"A loving family to have your child be around !"

Nishanthi S.


K' Little Angels Home Daycare

86 Osborne Place, Irvington, NJ

5.0

(2)

Our home daycare is full of life and fun, we offer educational events, teaching our children to love and care for one another and provide healthy meals.We are cpr and first aid certified. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for the kids. Home away from home.
5.0
"I would give K's little home daycare five star. They provide the best care and the home is clean and safe, they provide healthy food for my child. My child can count and he can say his abc because they work hard for him to learn it. I would recommend anyone to K's...

Kerine W.


Care 4 Kids Development Center

Hillside Terrace, Irvington, NJ

5.0

(1)

5.0
"This daycare is very reliable and she works with you as far as your schedule. I would drop my son off at 6am so i can be at work on time for 7:30am. I worked an hr away so this was the only place that was open that early. Very clean and nice lady and she take care...

Phylicia T


Candyland, Inc.

Candyland, Inc.

698 King Georges Rd, FORDS, NJ

Candyland Child Development Center in Fords, NJ offers quality child care for your nursery through school-aged children. We encourage a supportive learning environment while catering to the intellectual needs of your child. We will motivate your child to learn more about building relationships...

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