Best Family Daycare in Princeton, NJ

Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Princeton, NJ?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Princeton, NJ, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Princeton, NJ is right for my family?

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Princeton, NJ, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Princeton, NJ?

When choosing family daycare near you in Princeton, NJ, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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Pee Wee Home Care

5.0

My daughter attended Pee Wee home care full time for over a year starting when she was 3 months old. Lee was great with her from the start and taught her so much. I get comments all the time on how smart she is and I credit Lee with giving her the right amount of education and fun during the day....

- Krista G.

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.

Little Friends Hamilton Day School

4.0

Great place, small class sizes and teachers who care! The toddler room is small with only 5 children at a time, so I always felt my child was properly cared for. The managers were very accommodating and the teachers friendly and caring!

- Amanda F.

Princeton Pre-k & Childcare For Early Childhood Development

5.0

Our two year old toddler absolutely loves this place! We had heard about experiences from other parents regarding children often getting sick in daycare centers with a commercial setting. So we delayed putting him to a daycare center until he was 18 months old. We were looking for something small...

- Nivejeetha S.

Family daycares in Princeton, NJ

The Polka Dot Place

53 State Road, Princeton, NJ

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...

PCFLC's Cub School

16 All Saints Rd., Princeton, NJ

We are a small, personalized center offering lots of flexibility, no contract, free hot lunch and diapering supplies. We run year-round and offer part and full-time programs both mornings and all day up to 11 hours daily including after-care where needed. We accept children beginning at age 18...

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.

Princeton Community Family Learning Center

16 All Saints Road, Princeton, NJ

Princeton Community Family Learning Center (PCFLC) is a small center with only 36 children total and 8 amazing teacher-caregivers. Nestled on the Princeton countryside near the Herrontown Woods, we are still only 2 miles from the Princeton University main gate. PCFLC is located on the grounds of the...

Click-n-ride

116 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ

Have an upcoming Kids Summer Camp to arrange within your busy daily schedule? Need a drop to the friendly neighborhood Maths prep. class once a week? Swim lessons or Soccer practice anyone? Daily pickup required from High School after school programs at 5:00 PM? Going to a Private school? Daily drop...

Theriesa Cares

271 Varsity Ave, Princeton, NJ

Fcc

420 Clarksville Rd., Princeton, NJ

Pee Wee Home Care

13 Chopin Lane, Lawrenceville, NJ

5.0

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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

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.

Little Friends Hamilton Day School

221 Edinburg Road, Mercerville, NJ

4.0

(1)

We are a licensed child care center serving preschool aged children 18 months old through Kindergarten, operating year-round of full and half day classes during the school year. Our Kindergarten program has a cut off date of December 31st! We also offer an exciting, enjoyable, and interactive camp...

4.0

"Great place, small class sizes and teachers who care! The toddler room is small with only 5 children at a time, so I always felt my child was properly cared for. The managers were very accommodating and the teachers friendly and caring!"

Amanda F.

Princeton Pre-k & Childcare For Early Childhood Development

26 Normady Dr, Princeton Junction, NJ

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

"Our two year old toddler absolutely loves this place! We had heard about experiences from other parents regarding children often getting sick in daycare centers with a commercial setting. So we delayed putting him to a daycare center until he was 18 months old. We...

Nivejeetha S.

Sunflower Family Daycare LLC

34 WHITE OAK COURT, Monmouth Junction, NJ

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...

Nature Nurture Play School

38 Shady Lane, Hamilton, NJ

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...

SAND HILLS PRESCHOOL

57 SAND HILLS RD, KENDALL PARK, NJ

Sand Hills Preschool is a traditional preschool located in South Brunswick Township. We believe that the best way for preschoolers to learn is through play. We are a PRESCHOOL, not a daycare, so we offer different length classes for different age groups. Please read our class offerings and ages...

Cheerful Cherubs Childcare

105 Coolidge Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ

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...

The Rainbow Preschool

200 Hopewell Wertsville Road, Hopewell, NJ

A small in home daycare/preschool program; just a place for your little ones to learn and grow with love.

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...

THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN DAY SCHOOL - MS

893 EDINBURG RD, HAMILTON, NJ

The Children’s Garden Day School a full-service provider of day care, preschool, and summer camp services in Hamilton, NJ. In the summer time, The Children’s Garden Day School offers a complete and affordable summer camp program in our Hamilton, NJ location as well. We are so excited about our...