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Applecore Learning
5.0
An Honest Review from an Outsider:
What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and I'm a very happy mom! Let me start by saying, I never met any of the staff prior to my visit. I didn't even know this school existed. I researched every...
- Lamoye S
Little Meadow
5.0
The best daycare in the world. We have been using Little Meadow since June. Structure, programming and academic schedules - really impressed. Our daughter was really an individualistic player - didn't play well with others but know she loves it. It always playing in groups and has made friends. I...
- Rigel J.
Beanstalk Academy - Victory
5.0
They are a very good school. Really good education. I am very happy them.
- Shakiesha
Noah's Ark
5.0
We have been at Noah's for 4 years and both of my children have loved their time at school! My son gets so sad to leave when it is time to come home. The school also helped my kids to speak clearly and learn their letters, colors, and numbers at such a young age. I definitely recommend Noah's...
- Kim M
PRECIOUS JEWELS INFANT AND TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER LLC
5.0
Precious Jewels is a family atmosphere, our daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old. Now at 15 months old she can sing her ABC’s, count to 10, and identify many body parts. The education, love, and attention make precious jewels the superior choice for childcare.
- Jessica C.
Preschools in Elizabeth, NJ
Applecore Learning
240 Franklin Ave, Maplewood, NJ
4.4
(12)
OPEN HOUSE AUG 31, 2017 at 9:00am and again 6:00pm. COME tour our beautiful facility and SIGN UP your child with THE BEST DAYCARE IN ESSEX COUNTY!
This is much more than just daycare. At Applecore Learning Early Childhood Center we offer developmentally appropriate programs and specialized...
5.0
"An Honest Review from an Outsider:
What an amazing experience it's been so far! It's approaching 1 month since my daughter was enrolled and I'm a very happy mom! Let me start by saying, I never met any of the staff prior to my visit. I didn't even know this...
Lamoye S
5.0
(4)
Little Meadow adheres to a holistic approach of early childhood education. When we expose children to different environments and various learning experiences, we allow them to explore their self-awareness and gain a sense of the world around them. Once they leave our Child Day Care, they’re fully...
5.0
"They are amazing! I am very sad, I have a 3 & 4 year old attending and my 4 year old eventually needs to go to kindergarten and I'm not looking forward to it. I wish I could keep my kids there for ever. Nothing negative to say. They are always on point with...
Lavinia H.
Beanstalk Academy - Victory
2734 Victory Blvd, STATEN ISLAND, NY
5.0
(1)
We see schools as a magical place with happy staff and children. We are committed to providing a safe, stimulating and positive environment for children to learn, grow and gain independence where they feel valued and loved; while simultaneously providing support and growth opportunities for our...
5.0
"They are a very good school. Really good education. I am very happy them."
Shakiesha
Noah's Ark
618 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ
4.7
(3)
PHILOSOPHY
Here at Noah's Ark children ages Infant-Kindergarten are cared for by our nurturing and experienced teachers who have a true gift with children. We create a partnership with our parents to assure both you and your child's needs are met. Our Philosophy is based on three principal goals....
4.0
"I love it here in the infant room. You can see even in my 8 month old daughter how much she enjoys her time there. When we walk in my daughters face lights up into a smile when she sees her teacher and that's all I need to know that she's in good hands. They...
Jessica F.
PRECIOUS JEWELS INFANT AND TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER LLC
100 BLOOMFIELD AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ
5.0
(1)
5.0
"Precious Jewels is a family atmosphere, our daughter has been attending since she was 3 months old. Now at 15 months old she can sing her ABC’s, count to 10, and identify many body parts. The education, love, and attention make precious jewels the superior choice...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"They're awesome, my son has been there for 4 years and my daughter will be attending soon too. The staff is incredible and they have a lot of different activities for the children. The place is always clean and my son has really blossomed being there. The teachers...
Mary C.
Mi Casita Day Care
105 S 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY
4.0
(4)
Bilingual we also teach Spanish as a second language . State Licensed, Family Home Daycare Age appropriate curriculum, organic nutrition meals provided Open Monday-Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm Available After school Holidays,Weekends upon request Good reference.
5.0
"My son 3 years old is always so happy. Craft, drawing and language teaching. The location is super nice, very close to DOMINO Park. It is very helpful to take to part-time schedule requests. Experienced caregivers and facilities are always clean."
Sachiko S.
Little Royals Daycare
79 Lorraine St., Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
Little Royals Daycare is an in-home licensed family daycare. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. At Little Royals Daycare our focus is to provide compassionate care and an early education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development....
5.0
"Wonderful caretaker with and a very nurturing environment. The owner has taken care of my boys for a few years and I know for certain that their development (knowing their ABC, counting to 20 by 2, etc.) is because of her influence."
Vivian M.
Little Papayas In Home Child Care
Raritan Rd, Roselle, NJ
5.0
(1)
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
Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy Staten Island
1779 RICHMOND AVE # 1, STATEN ISLAND, NY
5.0
(1)
Here at Ivy Prep Early Learning Academy, we take pride in our childcare curriculums, instructors, locations, and programs! Each of the age-appropriate programs has been designed and developed with the intention to help young children receive the care they need while simultaneously establishing a...
5.0
"When I tell you, my son LOVES this school! Yes, it’s technically a daycare, but it is run very much like preschool in my opinion. While I’m not a subject matter expert in early childhood education, Ivy Prep is a place where your child will be cared for, loved and...
Florence
Joan's Child Care Services
634 Raymond St., Westfield, NJ
4.4
(7)
Our home has a brand new playroom with a beautiful view of the garden. Large windows help us be a part of the outside even on cold winter days.
The new playroom is for younger children birth through 3 years old. We also have another playroom for older children ages 4 to 10. We have a reference...
5.0
"I will start off by saying that I have been truly blessed by having my daughter, Knightly, experience the warmest and most caring day care experience at Joan's day care.
We are always greeted with a friendly smile and open arms. Joan is surely an amazing child...
Eileen C.
4.8
(4)
Family owned child care center open for 24 years. Our program caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-k children.
5.0
"Words cannot describe how special my sons teachers were here for day care and preschool. We will NEVER EVERE EVER forget them and even though we are gone for a year now, we think of them every day and are eternally grateful for their love, kindness and huge hearts....
Care member
5.0
(1)
We provide individual, small and large group developmentally appropriate activities that will maximize opportunities for learning through exploration and play. We meet the needs of the whole child in a loving and respectful manner. Each child is treated as an individual personality with the utmost...
5.0
"We've been attending for a year! They are extremely flexible. I also love the daily reports on our child! The communication is great! My daughter is absolutely thriving there! "
Rougey B.
All About Children Private In My Home
284 Grove Ave, Woodbridge, NJ
5.0
(9)
Childcare in my home (Woodbridge). SIBLING DISCOUNT!
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Please contact my CELL number at 732-277-8413 for more information
I watch children in my home NEWBORN & UP. I'm also fully vaccinated.
I'm an experienced stay at...
5.0
"Carolina is extremely reliable, dependable, patient and she loves my son. Carolina loves caring for our little ones. I highly recommend her."
Tina L.
5.0
(1)
Palmeer Care
145 Nassau St, New York, NY
5.0
(1)
Palmeer care have been caring for children for over a decade and half. Our service are fondly called HOUSE TO HOME. We have thousands of experience taking care of newborns, Children and infants born prematurely. It brings us great joy to watch the children we care for prosper and grow. Our staffs...
5.0
"Sandra is offer house to home services, My kids has the best care"
Palmeer C.
5.0
(2)
Our program is designed to develop a young mind, foster curiosity, connect with community, provide support as a family and help each child discover their unique identity. We aid in the transition from home to a school setting. This is accomplished through welcome emails, orientations, parent –...
5.0
"My experience with Steps To Success IV is like no other. They are truly hands on with all the children. My son went there about 8 years ago (he was 2) and now my 2.5 year old attends. The curriculum they personally created sets them up to succeed for kindergarten...
Michelle Y.
PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC
1482 MAPLE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ
4.5
(2)
Precious Angels Daycare Center is an innovative childcare center with an advanced curriculum. Everything is statically designed to give your child the best education. From our classroom design to our world class curriculum, we created the best for your little one.
Our program focuses on your...
5.0
"Precious Angels is the best daycare anyone could ever have. My grandchildren went and now I have my nephew in there. My granddaughter is in Kindergarten reading at a 3rd grade level. Great start to academics! "
Dorothy G.
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
"Amazing workers. They take great care of my little one. Would recommend them highly."
Sarah W.
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
"I am very lucky to have found Dominika. She is patient,compasionate, trustworthy and a great resource. Dominika always has a great day planned, filled with stimulating activities. I can't say enough of great things about her, she is a natural!!"
Annette O.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Elizabeth, NJ
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Elizabeth, NJ?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Elizabeth, NJ. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Elizabeth, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Elizabeth, NJ?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Elizabeth, NJ, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Elizabeth, NJ.
How can I find a preschool near me in Elizabeth, NJ?
When looking for a preschool near you in Elizabeth, NJ on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Elizabeth, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Elizabeth, NJ preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.