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Nord Anglia International School New York
5.0
I'm the parent of a 4th grader. We are very happy with NAISNY. The academics are rigorous but the class size is small enough that the kids are adequately supported in their learning. Technology is used/encouraged for research and presentations and for activities like coding -- it's a good balance....
- Care member
LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL
5.0
We love little lambs. My oldest was there for 3 years and is now going into 6th grade. My daughter also was there and now my 5 year old is following. We loved the schedule and teachers. They were wonderful and looked out for my kids, I knew that they were safe. I can't rave about little lambs...
- Ann B.
The Booker T. Washington Preschool
5.0
I found Booker T by accident and I am happy I did. Pastor Kim is very passionate about the center and her community. I enrolled my daughter and the excitement she has when she gets home tells me I made the right choice.
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Smart Start Academy
5.0
Staff has been amazing with my child. Always coming back with a smile on her face
- Megan M
Grand St. Settlement
5.0
Grand St., Settlement Head Start Center located at 294 Delancey, is a healthy environment, loving atmosphere and family centered. My child since started has progressed enormously with the every day hard work and dedication of his teachers in classroom 4. The teacher’s are very kind, informative...
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Preschools in Kearny, NJ
Growing and Learning Academy
21 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ
Growing and Learning Academy LLC mission is to provide top level child care.
The children are exposed to a wide range of activities including art and craft, socialization, gross motor activities, math , science, language arts. Growing and Learning Academy offers innovative learning...
Little Friends Nursery
650 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Little Friends Nursery is an educational childcare located in Kearny, New Jersey. It strives to provide an environment conducive to learning and development. It offers child care and early educational programs designed for young children. The school is operational every Monday through Friday.
Alphabetland Pre-School & Day Care Center
139 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ
Alphabetland Pre-School & Day Care Center, formerly known as Kearny Day Care Center, opened its doors for the first time in 1981. They provide a combination of activities to motivate and engage children in learning such as story telling, playing, singing, and dancing. Their comprehensive curriculum...
Tiny Hearts Child Care and Learning Center
198 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ
Tiny Hearts Child Care and Learning Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Kearny NJ. It offers a warm and nurturing environment and provides comprehensive programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. The center promotes balanced learning to make sure...
Nord Anglia International School New York
44 EAST 2nd STREET, MANHATTAN, NY
5.0
(1)
At Nord Anglia International School New York (NAISNY), we open our doors to children aged 2 to 14, embracing students in their formative years with open arms. Our educational journey begins with specialized teachers in the 2s program and extends through 8th grade. This ensures a continuum of...
5.0
"I'm the parent of a 4th grader. We are very happy with NAISNY. The academics are rigorous but the class size is small enough that the kids are adequately supported in their learning. Technology is used/encouraged for research and presentations and for activities...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Here at Little Lamb Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth and development of our little ones ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks all the way through the pre-kindergarten age. Our precious little ones flourish from receiving a Christ-centered education of...
5.0
"I have one child who goes there for about a year now. My child loves the place, they are responsible and show extreme care when it come to my child. They communicate very well and are advanced in the way they teach the kids. "
Monica S.
The Booker T. Washington Preschool
325 East 101 Street, New York, NY
3.0
(4)
New Preschool!
We are serving children from 2 years to 5 years old. We want to ensure that your child is doing his/her very best so we have created a place where they can do just that. We believe that children thrive if they are excited, encouraged and nurtured. Our students are given the...
5.0
"I was looking for a center to enroll my children and someone told me to take a look at Booker T. Washington. I didn't know what to expect, but when I arrived and met with Pastor Kimberly I was very pleased with what I encountered. She gave me a tour and introduced...
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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.
Grand St. Settlement
294 Delancey, MANHATTAN, NY
5.0
(1)
At Grand St. Settlement, we guide children from birth to age five and their parents through the most important years, ensuring school readiness and nurturing a life-ling love of learning.
Our mission is to expand opportunities for low-income families and individuals by providing culturally...
5.0
"Grand St., Settlement Head Start Center located at 294 Delancey, is a healthy environment, loving atmosphere and family centered. My child since started has progressed enormously with the every day hard work and dedication of his teachers in classroom 4. The...
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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.
Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning at the Meadowlands YMCA.
390 Murray Hill Parkway, East Rutherford, NJ
5.0
(3)
The Mara Center for Early Childhood Learning is housed within the Meadowlands YMCA facility. We focus on nurturing the potential of every child with age-appropriate, center-based learning activities and a curriculum that develops social, emotional and creative skills to establish a lifelong love of...
5.0
"The Mara Center has helped my child reach her milestones. Their curriculum has helped her learn so much! She is always so happy to go to school and it's all because of their amazing staff!"
Maria
Bright Start Academy
366 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ
5.0
(3)
Bright Start Academy is a New Jersey State licensed Preschool located in 366 Clifton ave Clifton, NJ 07011. We accept 2 1/2 to 6 years old. School is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.Our website is available to visit from www.brightstartacademy.org
We are an Early Child Care Center that has an...
5.0
"I have tried couple of daycares around the neighborhood and i can say that this place is the best pre-school a parent could imagine. I can see my son learn different things every other day. The teachers are very professional and you can see that they love the kids...
Mish M.
Community Life Center Inc
15 Mount Morris Park W, New York, NY
5.0
(1)
The mission of Community Life Center Inc. is to create programs for the total development of the preschool child, based upon his or her needs, and those of their family and community.
Community Life Center Inc. Head Start is a free educational program located in the Harlem...
5.0
"i think yall center is pretty cool"
Alesha W.
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
Early Scholars
3443 24th Street, Astoria, NY
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Angelina Cintron and I operate a homemade Childcare Center in the local Astoria area in area code 11106. The Early Scholars Education Program operates on the notion that children grow and learn most efficiency with consistent hands on exploration and experiences. This program...
5.0
"We live down the street from this Homebase Childcare Center, Angelina is very flexible with her hours and rates and has been a great support system for our family as we normally rely on her on back up/drop off emergency care. She helps us out with our one-year-old...
Janet
MUSE Academy
126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY
5.0
(1)
MUSE Academy is an independent private school in Brooklyn. Opening in September 2018 for Pre-K3 through Grade 2, MUSE Academy fills a critical need for high quality, humanist education. We seek to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active...
5.0
"This is a fabulous new private school in Fort Greene with strong music and arts focus. Preschool program for ages pre-k 3 and pre-k 4, kindergarten and elementary school. Led by former professor at Columbia and Juilliard and first-rate teachers, small class sizes,...
Crocker C.
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.
43rd Street Kids Preschool, Inc.
484 W 43rd St 2nd Floor, New York, NY
5.0
(1)
43rd Street Kids is a parent cooperative that offers preschool/daycare to 3's and 4's and morning programs to 1's and 2's. All programs for children 2 and older include swim lessons at no additional cost. Our curriculum is heavily influenced by Reggio Emilia and Bank Street. Our children learn...
5.0
"A wonderful preschool with loving, creative teachers. Children are happy and busy all day long. Having swim lessons as part of the program is a real bonus."
Susan C
Clifton Playhaus
66 Second St, Clifton, NJ
5.0
(1)
We offer a secure, nurturing environment in which children are able to establish the solid educational foundations they need to assure success in future academic endeavors.
Our program is specifically developed for each age group and ensures that all of our children receive the necessary emotional,...
5.0
"I met with the Director Sandra. She has such a beautiful spirit. I told her some of the concerns I had at my prior daycare and she reassured me that it wouldn't happen there. She is a hands on. She made me feel very comfortable with leaving my baby there. The...
J.W
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Kearny, NJ
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Kearny, NJ?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Kearny, NJ?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ.
How can I find a preschool near me in Kearny, NJ?
When looking for a preschool near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.