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Virtual Academy
Clifton NJ, Clifton, NJ
Virtual Academy is a virtual option for a full preschool education delivered via Zoom Monday through Friday 9 am - 10:30 am. Program delivery is given by NJ certified Early Childhood Educators. Virtual Academy also offers a reading program, tutoring services, and virtual Kindergarten. Visit our...
1525 - Childtime of Pinebrook
330 Changebridge Rd, PINE BROOK, NJ
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...
Kiddie Academy of West Caldwell
810 Passaic Avenue, CALDWELL, NJ
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...
Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care is located in Lodi, NJ and has been family operated since 1996. For over 26 years, we have provided quality and affordable preschool and day care services.
Early Arts LLC, Child Care Home
207 Elm Street, Elmwood Park, NJ
Early Arts - because arts are the perfect tool for teaching young children. Family Child Care Home - because we combine the best of the both worlds: home and school; it's school inside the teacher's house, where first floor is reserved for preschool. Ratio can't be better: one or two teachers and...
Nell's Nursery & Preschool
83 KEASLER AVE, LODI, NJ
Nell's Nursery and Preschool is a nurturing and reliable childcare center that focuses on your child's readiness for primary school success. Our teachers and staff encourage our children's creativity, confidence, and compassion for themselves and others. We promote each child as an individual and...
The Little School of Waldwick
40 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ
Welcome to The Little School of Waldwick where learning and fun become one! Inviting classrooms and our nurturing environment will smoothly and comfortably ease your child's transition into an engaging and age appropriate program. Our programs for students 18 months through Kindergarten are designed...
Little Tykes Preschool & Day Care is located in Lodi, NJ and has been family operated since 1996. For over 26 years, we have provided quality and affordable preschool and day care services.
Lightbridge Academy Rutherford
201 Route 17, RUTHERFORD, NJ
Lightbridge Academy is the Solution for Working Families®, providing a safe, nurturing, educational environment for Infant, Toddler, and Preschool children. We welcome everyone in our community to be a part of our unique Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by...
Square One Kids Academy
112 Bauer Drive, Oakland, NJ
Square One Kids Academy is a full-service daycare and preschool located on the border of Oakland and Franklin Lakes for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We strive to be the first solid foundation for your child s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Our entire...
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...
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"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 ! "
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Evelyn Street Day School
352 EVELYN ST, PARAMUS, NJ
Evelyn Street Day School is green and organic. We provide an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum with just the right amount of challenges to help children reach a higher level of thinking. Evelyn Street Day School provides a top-quality education in a home-like and green setting. We...
Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC
917 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ
We are a family owned and operated preschool for children ages 2 1/2 - 5 years old. We have an age appropriate curriculum to prepare your child for kindergarten. Our staff includes NJ certified teachers.
Prime Time Child Care Center- Paramus
MackCali Centre II, Paramus, NJ
In 1982, Rochelle Ricci Wasserman and her husband Joel Wasserman established Prime Time Early Learning Centers as a comprehensive child care program designed to nurture and educate young children from infancy through school age.
Prime Time offers a comprehensive extended day program, a full-day...
We are a highly regarded preschool in North Haledon, NJ. We care for children ages 4 months to 6 years old and prepare them for an exciting and successful academic future. We have eight bright and inviting classrooms, two playgrounds, and a very engaging curriculum that makes it fun to learn new...
Think Learn Create Academy is a childcare center founded by educators and mothers who have decades worth of experience in education. We strive to provide a world class education that will set the course for not only academic success but for social emotional growth as well. Our learning center is...
Family owned child care center open for 24 years. Our program caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-k children.
The Alexander Garden School
S 76 Farview Ave, Paramus, NJ
We are a new, private, licensed Child Care Center opening September 2016!! Take advantage of our introductory rates. We offer full day and 1/2 days for preschoolers. We are open 5 days a week year round.
We also offer care for toddlers, but spaces are very limited.
At the Alexander Garden...
Kiddie Academy of Fair Lawn
16-00 Pollitt Drive, FAIR LAWN, NJ
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...
Guidepost Montessori at Mahwah
25 Edison Road, MAHWAH, NJ
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Paterson, NJ
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Paterson, NJ?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Paterson, NJ?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ.
How can I find a preschool near me in Paterson, NJ?
When looking for a preschool near you in Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Paterson, NJ preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in Paterson, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.