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

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

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

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

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

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

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Recent preschool reviews in South Orange, NJ

PRECIOUS ANGELS DAYCARE CENTER, LLC

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.

The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

5.0

We made the best decision in choosing Pudding Stone Day care for our little girl. She has been attending since September 2016 and it has by far exceeded all of our expectations. Choosing a day care in the first place was painstakingly difficult for us. We were adamant about avoiding a larger day...

- Nazmin T.

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.

Dominika's Care

5.0

Dominika does an extraordinary job taking care of our daughter. From the first time we met her, we immediately felt comfortable with her approach to child care. We started taking our daughter to Dominika when she was 8 months old, and now at a year and half, we couldn't be happier with the care...

- Ryan D.

The Orchard School

5.0

Orchard school gives one of the best experiences for preschoolers!

- Morgan L

Preschools in South Orange, NJ

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...

4.0

"I have been with them for about, my oldest is 6 so about 3 years now. All 3 of my kids have been through there. It's been good. No issues, no real complaints. "

Hmid B.

The Pudding Stone Home Daycare School

11 Morris Court, Summit, NJ

5.0

(8)

I am a Summit resident with a degree in Psychology & Child Development. I offer a small program devoted to the development, socialization and education of infants & toddlers. The Puddingstone is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers a warm environment with many hugs &...

5.0

"We made the best decision in choosing Pudding Stone Day care for our little girl. She has been attending since September 2016 and it has by far exceeded all of our expectations. Choosing a day care in the first place was painstakingly difficult for us. We were...

Nazmin T.

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.

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.

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

Little Schoolhouse Academy, LLC

917 McBride Ave, Woodland Park, NJ

5.0

(2)

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.

5.0

"Great staff very clean price great my family love the school"

Binetti

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

Love Laugh Learn - Academic Child Care

601 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0

(2)

Love Laugh Learn is a family-owned and operated academic child care located in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Our daycare serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. We offer extended hours and a customized app for all of our parents to stay connected with their children throughout the day. We are nestled in...

5.0

"Incredibly caring staff who create a clean, safe, fun, and worry free Child Care center. Would highly reccomend Love Laugh Learn to anyone seeking child care."

Jeff B

Nicole's Little Angels LLC

9 Birch Ave, CALDWELL, NJ

Starting at $1800/mo

5.0

(4)

UPDATED!! WE have 5 full-time spots available 2 infants and 3 preschoolers For SEPTEMBER 2024 DON'T WAIT ENROLL TODAY! Philosophy We believe children experience the greatest growth when they feel secure and loved. Therefore, we at Nicole Little Angels LLC will provide our children with a...

5.0

"The location is great! She is sweetheart. The place is immaculately neat and clean. Highly recommend. "

Brandy W.

Little Munchkin Learner's

100 AVALON, Roseland, NJ

5.0

(7)

HELLO PARENTS, LITTLE MUNCHKIN LEARNER'S Little Munchkin Learner's shapes the lives of our little ones and helps them grow and develop as individuals. Little Munchkin Learner's offers an experience flush with fun, friendship, learning, and adventure. Join us ! LITTLE MUNCHKIN FULL TIME...

5.0

"For the first 9 months of my daughter's life after giving birth we were totally inseparable. As much as I would want us to remain this way, I have to work and finding someone to care for her in the same manner that I would was definitely a priority. At little...

Alicia J.

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.

Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 Livingston Avenue, ROSELAND, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

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...

Kiddie Academy of Springfield

25 Route 22 East, SPRINGFIELD, 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...

Kiddie Academy of Florham Park

128 Columbia Turnpike, FLORHAM PARK, NJ

CONCERN MOM CHILDCARE SERVICES

907 CHANCELLOR AVE, IRVINGTON, NJ

At Concern Mom Childcare Services, we believe in the power of community—where our staff, parents, and extended families come together as a village to nurture and support every child. Through consistent collaboration and strong partnerships, we ensure a safe and enriching environment for all. We...

Bamboo Shoots Immersion School

836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ

Bamboo Shoots Giving our children the advantage of a second language. We provide a progressive, multicultural education that is ideal for preparing our children, tomorrow's leaders, for an international future. We offer a Bilingual environment in Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English which provides...

Lightbridge Academy Rutherford

201 Route 17, RUTHERFORD, NJ

OPEN HOUSE PROMOTION Up to 1 week free. Valid April 16, 2025 - May 16, 2025 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...

The Orchard School

360 Passaic Avenue, Caldwell, NJ

We are an Early Childhood Education Center dedicated to creating responsible citizens who are equipped to succeed in the Twenty First Century. We aim to create an environment that nurtures an honest, respectful, responsible, and creative child who is capable of problem solving through investigation...

Kiddie Academy of Rutherford

306 Union Ave, RUTHERFORD, NJ

Little Friends of Chatham

322 Main St., Chatham, NJ

Little Friends of Chatham (formerly Little Friends Day School) is a daycare and preschool servicing children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Full-time and part-time scheduling is available. We pride ourselves on being extremely flexible with scheduling. We are open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. with...