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Educational Counseling Services
5.0
July 7, 2018
I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been attending classes since November 2017. Ms. Williams, and her staff, really make sure the students are their number one priority. She goes the extra mile with the...
- Alice W.
Children's Corner
5.0
I am so happy to have found this place. My son is 19 months old and he loves going to school. We went through a few babysitters before deciding on daycare but I was never really comfortable with any of them. It was also important for me that my son socializes with other kids his age. The teachers...
- Natalia F
Together Learning Center / Northern Valley Preschool
5.0
This school is now Together Learning Center - under new management www.togetherlearningcenterdumont.com my child goes there. She loves it. :)
- Petra F.
The Lewis Chatman Academy
5.0
They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my little one has been there she is now 2 1/2 years old.
- Emma S.
Lily Pond Country Day School
5.0
We enrolled both of our children at Lily Pond last summer and we could not be happier. The directors and all the teachers are amazing, caring, kind and attentive. The program and the curriculum are wonderful and well though out. Our children love it there and are always so happy to go to school and...
- Brianne C.
Preschools in Ridgewood, NJ
Educational Counseling Services
137145 North 3rd St, Paterson, NJ
5.0
(3)
*Child Care Age: 2 1/2 to 13
* Professional and Quality Staff
*Call today and start tomorrow
*Academic, Arts & Crafts,
* Immersion Spanish
* Child Care for Homeschoolers
*Before Care/After Care.
*Drop-In Service (school closures).
*Child Care Monday-Friday 7:30 am- 5:30 pm.extended hours
Saturday...
5.0
"July 7, 2018
I'm a single mom working full time job with different hours. I looked online one day and found ECS . My children have been attending classes since November 2017. Ms. Williams, and her staff, really make sure the students are their number one priority....
Alice W.
Children's Corner
1 Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY
3.2
(5)
Multi-site daycare center located in Pearl River, New York. We care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We are open Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
3.0
"As a parent, sometimes it's hard to hear that your child did not have a great day. You ask yourself why. Was it really bad what they did? Was it just my child? How was it handled in the classroom? Did the teachers do everything to help the problem/situation? The...
Carla J.
Together Learning Center / Northern Valley Preschool
219 Washington Ave, Dumont, NJ
5.0
(1)
5.0
"This school is now Together Learning Center - under new management www.togetherlearningcenterdumont.com my child goes there. She loves it. :)"
Petra F.
5.0
(3)
The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age nonprofit Child Care Center in Paterson, NJ. We are committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes.
The Lewis Chatman Academy uses creative curriculum along with TLCA...
5.0
"They have great communication skills with the parents, They work well with my child. I havent had any issues with this center since my little one has been there she is now 2 1/2 years old.
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Emma S.
Lily Pond Country Day School
184 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ
4.9
(10)
The Lily Pond Country Day School provides a high-quality education for children ranging in age from 3 months to 6 years. Lily Ponds teachers are credentialed with degrees in education and the averaged tenured teacher has been on board for over 9 years. Our philosophy is simple - happy children and...
5.0
"Our child has attended Lily Pond since she was three months old and will be with Lily Pond until kindergarten. The teachers and directors are so kind, caring and talented. They have become a second family to us. While we are always impressed with what our child...
Corinne M.
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
Jan's Shining Stars Preschool/daycare Llc
688 Colfax Road, Wayne, NJ
5.0
(1)
I'm Jan, Owner/Teacher/Child Care Provider of Jan's Shining Stars Preschool/Daycare LLC. Our goal is to foster your child's love of learning through fun and educational activities. Every day is full of arts and crafts, rhythm and movement (music), Toddler/Preschool Skills, stories, fun themes and...
5.0
"My son loves Ms. Jan and all the activities she plans for him. She is knowledgable about academics and provides a safe learning environment for my son. I highly recommend this preschool to anyone who is looking for a placement."
Melissa
Miss Jackie's Daycare
16 Lynn Terr, Mahwah, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Jackie and I have lived in Mahwah for over 40 years. I have two children, 32 and 22 who have gone thru the Mahwah school system. I have been providing childcare in my home for over 15 years. I will provide your child with a safe, loving, nurturing, fun and educational...
5.0
"I have had the joy of knowing Jackie for 8 years now as my 2 children have been in her care. Both were cared for as early as 7mos old until ready for Pre-K/Kindergarten.
I would gladly recommend her to any family that is looking for quality caring daycare. Her 'in...
Matt R
Lovin' Arms Family Daycare, Inc.
35 North 4th Street, Paterson, NJ
5.0
(6)
We are a 5days a week full-time day care with over fifteen years experience providing top quality child care for your sons or daughters. We provide a positive and safe learning environment that offers a fun and stimulating place for your child to learn to grow socially and fundamentally....
5.0
"To tell others that aer looking for a safe place for their young child to attend"
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Mama Mac Home Daycare
1 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY
5.0
(2)
I am a mom of 3 watching a few children out of our home in Orangeburg. I have openings for summer and fall 2018 ages 6 weeks to 5 years. I am also available for before school care for Franklin Ave elementary, the bus can be taken from my house with my own 2 girls. I have been watching children for...
5.0
"We love Lindsey! My (just turned) 3 year old goes to play at Lindsey's house while I work, every morning that I tell him he gets to go to her house he excitedly packs his little bookbag and is ready before everyone else at the front door! We are very picky as to...
Maria M.
Cadence Academy Preschool Paramus
650 From Road, PARAMUS, NJ
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...
THE MONTESSORI HOUSE SCHOOL
426 KNICKERBOCKER RD, TENAFLY, NJ
OPENINGS ONLY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24, STARTING SEPTEMBER 2023. .......
Our students love learning and go on to succeed in grade school, and in life, as independent, adaptive self-starters. The Montessori House School offers children a remarkable learning experience based on Maria...
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...
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...
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,...
4846 - Everbrook Academy of Montvale - Coming Soon
22 Philips Parkway, MONTVALE, NJ
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive,...
VAN RIPER ELLIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL/ENROLLING NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2023!
7-20 Bellair Ave, FAIR LAWN, NJ
CHILD MUST BE 3 BY OCTOBER 1 to Enroll for September! Van Riper Ellis Christian School is a Non-Profit, Christ-Centered Learning Institution that has been providing a developmentally appropriate and nurturing preschool experience for over 20 years. Caring for your children is at the center of...
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...
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...
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...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Ridgewood, NJ
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Ridgewood, NJ?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Ridgewood, NJ?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, NJ.
How can I find a preschool near me in Ridgewood, NJ?
When looking for a preschool near you in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.