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Recent drop-in daycare reviews in Plainsboro, NJ

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

The Polka Dot Place

5.0

As most first-time parents I had my doubts and fears about leaving my precious one with "strangers". My fears were immediately put at ease during the tour by the owner's knowledge and passion for kids, the curriculum, and the cleanliness of the site! I highly recommend this place!

- Zonke M

Cheerful Cherubs Childcare

5.0

My son started with Linda at Cheerful Cherubs when he was 11 weeks old when I went back to work. I will forever be grateful to Linda for making the transition seamless. Linda truly loves and cares for the children under her care and is very sensitive to each child's individual needs. Every day I...

- Michelle D.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

5.0

We've been with them since June 2021 and they've been wonderful with my son. He was ready for school and they are always wonderful and easy to communicate with.

- Shawna R.

Stacie S's Care

5.0

Stacie has cared for our 2-year old for the past 1.5 years. She takes great care of him and he absolutely loves to be with her and her family. She and her family treat my son like one of their own. I could not ask for a better sitter or person. Posted on 8/26/2010

- Care.com M.

Drop-in daycares in Plainsboro, NJ

Risingstars Daycare

Risingstars Daycare

35 Knox Ct, Plainsboro, NJ

RisingStars mission is Developing Kids to the Future Stars. RisingStars provide loving child care in a nurturing and safe family setting at my home. The program is devoted exclusively to the needs and development of the younger child covering care for children birth through five, before and after...

We are a standardized prep company based out of Plainsboro, NJ, serving Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Somerset, Burlington, Warren, and more! Contact us today to schedule a free consultation session with a coordinator in the convenience of your home, to discuss your child's needs and affordable...

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. Very professional, knowledgeable, and responsible The facility is clean, well managed and very accessible . My kid loves to go there. They make your kid ready for school (Kidergarten will all other activites. Would...

Praveen R


The Polka Dot Place

The Polka Dot Place

53 State Road, Princeton, NJ

5.0

(1)

I am a Princeton University Alumna with a degree in Cultural Anthropology and extensive coursework and training in early childhood development. I am the former owner of the legendary Tiger Hall Play Zone which used to be on 206 in the plaza with Mayflower Cleaners. It was a funky preschool and play...
5.0
"As most first-time parents I had my doubts and fears about leaving my precious one with "strangers". My fears were immediately put at ease during the tour by the owner's knowledge and passion for kids, the curriculum, and the cleanliness of the site! I highly...

Zonke M


Cheerful Cherubs Childcare

Cheerful Cherubs Childcare

105 Coolidge Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0

(5)

Cheerful Cherubs Childcare is a home based care environment where "loving and learning go hand in hand." Our philosophy is to nurture the individual child and support their quest for knowledge, experimentation and discovery of the world they live in. We have a custom designed atmosphere focusing on...
5.0
"My son started with Linda at Cheerful Cherubs when he was 11 weeks old when I went back to work. I will forever be grateful to Linda for making the transition seamless. Linda truly loves and cares for the children under her care and is very sensitive to each...

Michelle D.


MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE

364 GEORGES RD, DAYTON, NJ

5.0

(1)

We are a certified licensed Montessori Pre School and Child Care center. We are family owned and operated for over 45 years. Montessori Children's House provides early education to children starting at 2 1/2 years old - 5 years old. Our environment is warm, bright, and inviting with two spacious...
5.0
"We've been with them since June 2021 and they've been wonderful with my son. He was ready for school and they are always wonderful and easy to communicate with. "

Shawna R.


Stacie S's Care

Stacie S's Care

20 Wesleyan Drive, Hamilton, NJ

5.0

(1)

I am an experienced, nurturing and conscientious child care provider with certification. I have a clean, childproof, comfortable and pet free/smoke free home with a fenced-in deck and yard located in Hamilton Square. I am in my twenty-second year providing child care; I will care for up to two...
5.0
"Stacie has cared for our 2-year old for the past 1.5 years. She takes great care of him and he absolutely loves to be with her and her family. She and her family treat my son like one of their own. I could not ask for a better sitter or person. Posted on...

Care.com M.


Pee Wee Home Care

Pee Wee Home Care

13 Chopin Lane, Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0

(4)

I am a fun loving preschool teacher providing babysitting in my home during the summer. I am the Head Teacher in the Three Year Old Program at a local, very prestigious preschool. I have also worked as a nanny in both London and New York. I am college educated and provide a Montessori-type approach...
5.0
"My daughter did full-time care with Lee for 3 months and she loved it! She started at 4 months and went until she was a little over 6 months old (We only stopped using her for care due to location as we found care closer to home). Lee is very attentive and...

Shivani L


5.0

(11)

Princeton Pre-k & Child Care is offering services for infants to children, 5+ years of age, in a home-based facility registered by the state of New Jersey, ensuring the environment and safety of your children per recommended regulations. Please come and see for yourself how we are providing quality...
5.0
"We are sending our 15 month daughter to Princeton Pre-K. Before, my daughter was going to one of the reputed daycare centers in town. She used to cry the whole day, had horrible diaper rash and almost every week she caught some or the other infections. My little...

Shruti G.


Nature Nurture Play School

Nature Nurture Play School

38 Shady Lane, Hamilton, NJ

5.0

(1)

State Registered Family Childcare located in Hamilton Township CPR/First Aid certified in infant and child Members of NJFCCPA and NAFCC Now Partnered with Monday Morning Inc. Mission Statement: "Our mission is to provide a family childcare setting that is healthy, nurturing and educational. Where...
5.0
"I had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Nature Nuture Play School at a conference. Both teachers are lovely, very dedicated and creative women. The setting for the play school is very clean, colorful, with many stimulating toys and activities. I encourage you...

Linda R.


Aunt Paulas Child Care

Aunt Paulas Child Care

320 Edlys Lane, North Brunswick, NJ

5.0

(9)

Home Child Care Professional, Caring Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 Full or Part Time Starting at 12 weeks old Infants-Toddlers-Preschool Includes: Playtime Fun, Learning Activities, Dancing, Singing, Arts and Crafts, Kindergarten Readiness Hot Lunches Included CPR Certified Call...
5.0
"We are incredibly blessed to have found Paula (Nonni as my son refers to her). She really cares about all the children as if they were her own. She goes above and beyond to make sure they are school ready, including writing, letters of the week, drawing, projects,...

Raquel F.


Marie's Day Care

Marie's Day Care

7 Wynwood Drive, Monmouth Junction, NJ

Hi, my name is Kelsey. I'm a stay at home mom of three girls. I have a clean, safe, baby proofed home and I am offering full time home day care. In my home we focus on education and making it fun. We live in a community that has a playground, tennis courts and a pool so we always have fun indoors or...

A+ At Childcare

A+ At Childcare

800 Magnolia Rd, North Brunswick, NJ

I am a mom of 23 years and now also a Mimi. I also was a previous School Bus Driver for developmentally delayed children. I also have previous experience caring for all ages of children. We have only a small enrollment to personalize each child's experience and also have a no sick policy. I provide...

Explorations

Explorations

1805 Princeton Ave, Lawrence Township, NJ

Early childhood education at a high quality preschool offers many benefits that can help your child achieve more in school and in life - and be more confident as well. No matter what a child's background may be, attending a preschool with a well-developed program can help him or her go further....

Heather's Child Care Service

Heather's Child Care Service

2401 N Oaks Blvd, North Brunswick, NJ

Licensed family childcare provider offering a safe learning environment with for children infant to pre-k.

Theriesa

Theriesa

271 Varsity Ave, Princeton, NJ

Stay at home mom with 10 year experience with caring for children. Recent LPN graduate and child development associates.

Honey Bee Enrichment Montessori

2525 Us Route 130, CRANBURY, NJ

Starting at $660/mo

5.0

(1)

We are academically oriented with highly qualified teachers in classroom. Our environment is extremely safe and nurturing.

Stanworth School

9 Stanworth Road, Kendall Park, NJ

5.0

(2)

We offer extensive programs for children from 6 weeks to 13 years old.
5.0
"All three of my children have attended this facility. My oldest skipped first grade which I credit Stanworth for. She first went to an in home center which actually charged more than Stanworth, had more children in the one room, and the children were all of mixed...

Sonali P


Toddle Tots Childcare Center

2575 YARDVILLE HAMILTON SQU RD, HAMILTON, NJ

Starting at $1075/mo

5.0

(1)

5.0
"They are smaller school which is nice. The owner is super nice and its a family environment. The curriculum is really good and the kids are always learning new things. The school is very accommodating and very responsive to any questions or concerns parents may...

Kelly J.


Lawrence Day School

510 Lawrence Square Blvd. South, Lawrenceville, NJ

1.0

(1)

We offer 7:30 am - 6:00 pm care. Before and after care for ages 6 weeks to 13 years. We offer summer camp. We also offer Drop-off care. Our summer camp is the most fun and affordable in the area.

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