TOP 10 Preschools in Madison, NJ

Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Madison, NJ?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Madison, 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 Madison, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Madison, NJ?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Madison, 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 Madison, NJ.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Madison, NJ?

When looking for a preschool near you in Madison, 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 Madison, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Madison, NJ

PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

5.0

Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching butterflies. The teachers are kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Lots of love at this facility!

- Kelly K.

Sunnyfields Learning Center

5.0

My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring teachers. The teachers really care about the children. Plus our son has learned so much and made great friends. The owners are very friendly and hands...

- Meredith W

Bright Start Early Learning Center

5.0

Bright Start Early Learning center is amazing , the teachers are wonderful and truly care and love for the children , My daughter loves being here and has a really good connection with her teachers , she never wants to leave !

- Care member

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

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

Preschools in Madison, NJ

Little Sprouts Family Daycare

186 Greenwood Avenue, Madison, NJ

GREAT OPTION FOR LIMITING EXPOSURES NJ STATE REGISTERED for 25 years. Specializing in infants through preschool. - CPR certified - NJ State EMT. (Volunteer) - Trained in body substance isolation (BSI) - Epi-pen administration training certification - Nebulizer treatment certification + inspected...

Madison Cooperative Nursery School, Inc

4 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ

Madison Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.

Interactive Child Development

210 Main St, Madison, NJ

Imagine Nations is a preschool care center in operation for 17 years (7 of which under new management). It provides preschool care and curriculum to children 2 to 4 years of age, as well as children between 5 to 12 years old who attend Windy Hill Elementary. As an additional service, they offer...

F M Kirby Children's Center

54 East St, Madison, NJ

The FM Kirby Children's Center located at 54 East Street Madison, New Jersey, provides childcare and learning services. School is open from eight-thirty AM to eight-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before-...

The Madison Montessori School

19 Green Ave, Madison, NJ

The Madison Montessori School in Madison, NJ builds a caring community of teachers, children, and families in a loving and safe environment. This child care facility respects the students as individuals while nurturing them with an enthusiasm and love for learning. Their teachers discover the kids'...

Madison Community House Nursery School

25 Cook Ave, Madison, NJ

Madison Community House Nursery School offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 25 Cook Ave, the company serves families living in the Madison, NJ area. Madison Community House Nursery School has served the community since they...

The Learning Laboratory

322 Main St, Madison, NJ

The Learning Laboratory in Madison, New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

17 LLOYD AVE, FLORHAM PARK, NJ

Starting at $640/mo

5.0

(1)

PRESCHOOL ONLY!!! Daily hours and options: Monday thru Friday Tiny Tots 8:30 - 11:15, 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20, PreK 3 & 4 8:30 - 1:00 or 8:30 - 2:20. We offer Before Care 7:15 - 8:30 am and After Care 2:20 - 6:00 pm We also offer a sibling discount for the second child. Holy Family...

5.0

"Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching butterflies. The teachers are kind, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Lots of love at this facility! "

Kelly K.

Sunnyfields Learning Center

494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ

5.0

(2)

Preschool and Child Care for children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years old! Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.! *At Sunnyfields Learning Center, our objective is to stimulate our students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills at their individual developmental levels,...

5.0

"My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring teachers. The teachers really care about the children. Plus our son has learned so much and made great friends. The...

Meredith W

Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 Livingston Avenue, ROSELAND, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

5.0

(1)

This is a family run school school our mission is to provide the top education for your students and families. We offer hot lunch, soccer on Tuesday and dance on Thursdays that is included! We have special family nights like bingo, family picnic , pajama days. We also offer weekly and monthly news...

5.0

"Bright Start Early Learning center is amazing , the teachers are wonderful and truly care and love for the children , My daughter loves being here and has a really good connection with her teachers , she never wants to leave ! "

Care member

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

"I was truly upset to leave APPLECORE due to personal reason but I must say it was a great experience working there .The staff and parents are wonderful.What I liked best about APPLECORE is they listen to their staff/parents concerns and make changes that needs to...

Anonymous

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.

CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

26th Headquarters Plaza, MORRISTOWN, NJ

5.0

(1)

Cradles to Crayons was created to provide a center that offers an enriching early childhood education program, an atmosphere that encourages fun while learning and the flexibility that is needed for working parents. Because we are not a franchise and are not owned by a major corporation, we can...

5.0

"We have had our children enrolled at Cradles since the middle of the pandemic, and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive from the start. The teachers and staff create a warm, loving, and engaging learning environment that our children genuinely enjoy—they...

Care member

Srg Family Childcare

64 Harrison Road, Parsippany, NJ

5.0

(5)

At SRGHOSH Family Childcare,LLC, we understand that choosing the right childcare provider is a critical decision for every parent. That's why we strive to offer the best possible care for your children in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. Organic Food for Healthy Growing Minds...

5.0

"My 2 yr old son loves this daycare, he looks forward to seeing his teachers everyday and he goes home with a happy face. He learned a lot since he started here, his teachers are very nurturing and caring. The facility is always clean they also give healthy snacks...

Caroline

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 began sending my first child to Joan's (Mom-Mom's) when he was less than six months old. I didn't want a nanny because I wanted some socialization but I didn't want to send him to daycare because I wanted more individualized attention and I didn't want an...

Jennifer

CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

561 SPRINGFIELD AVE, SUMMIT, NJ

Starting at $1161/mo

5.0

(2)

Our mission is to promote the development of children through a play-based curriculum that ignites curiosity, inspires creativity, and promotes character. We are committed to strengthening families by offering opportunities for discussions, parenting and child development workshops, and social...

5.0

"We have been a family of Cornerstone School since 2020 and all our of children have been students there. We have been very happy with the education that they have and are receiving. The tenured teachers are phenomenal, caring and really push the kids to think...

Nicole W.

Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

5.0

(1)

Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and...

5.0

"Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program."

Rodney F.

Carol's Home Daycare

103 Klinger Rd, East Hanover, NJ

5.0

(3)

With over 30 years experience, I am confident your child will thrive both socially and academically in a clean, safe and fun home daycare environment. Prior to opening my daycare 8 years ago, I was a Paraprofessional in a Preschool Special Education Classroom for many years, as well as an...

5.0

"I cannot say enough great things about Carol and her home daycare center. We met with Carol after having a bad experience at another center. As any parent knows leaving your child and going back to work can be nerve wracking and you want only the BEST. Well, I can...

Rebecca U.

The Orchard School

360 Passaic Ave, Caldwell, NJ

5.0

(1)

We are licensed for infants to 13 years. We are very busy year-round offering: Preschool/childcare, school-aged before and after school care with homework help groups, social skills music, and art. Our children are advanced in their skills because of the individualized attention that we provide at...

5.0

"Orchard school gives one of the best experiences for preschoolers!"

Morgan L

Mighty Sprouts Montessori

1 Barnida Drive, East Hanover, NJ

4.0

(3)

At Mighty Sprouts Montessori, we care deeply about the growth, health, and happiness of our students. A child's education is the foundation of their future. We developed our programs based on the Montessori philosophy and maintain a learning environment that supports all of its principles.

5.0

"I am so impressed by Mighty Sprouts Montessori! They are unlike any daycare that I have experienced. The children here receive a solid education and they are so advanced! The staff is incredible - so kind and welcoming. One of the owners is a pediatric nurse...

Kathleen D.