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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT
5.0
My three children have all attended Cornerstone School and we are in our 7th and final year. We have personal relationships with most of the teachers and staff, and will miss this group of people who have become part of our family over the years. We are so thankful for the nurturing environment that...
- Caitlin P.
Little Treasures Learning Center
5.0
From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of development! Kind and encouraging environment.
- Trudy A.
Bonnie's Day Care
5.0
Attentive caregiver, who treats your child as her own. Clean home. My child started at 6 weeks and went to pre-school at age 4, fully prepared, knowing numbers, colors, and the alphabet. Couldn't have mad a better decision
- Donna
Spring Academy
5.0
Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum include Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and hands-on curriculum. Both my sons improved their social skills and gained more confidence within a very short period of time. The owners and...
- Dr. P
Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center
5.0
R-LDCC is excellent! All the teachers at R-LDCC are well-trained, attentive, and competent. Their curriculum is play-based and the children get plenty of outdoor time. It is refreshing to see that the activities are not super structured and leave a lot of room for children to be creative and...
- Srujana Y.
Preschools in Watchung, NJ
North Plainfield Giving Nest Inc
461 Watchung Ave, Watchung, NJ
North Plainfield Giving Nest Inc is an educational facility that serves the community of Watchung NJ. It offers a stimulating environment and provides appropriate learning programs that enhance children's emotional, social, physical and mental abilities. The center promotes balance learning by...
The Giving Nest Watchung
225 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ
The Giving Nest Watchung is an educational daycare located in Watchung, New Jersey. It serves children two and a half years old up to four years old. It strives to provide children with a fun-filled early childhood experiences. The school offers full and half-day classes full of playing,...
Littler Learners Day Camp
7 Valley Road, Watchung, NJ
Hi everyone! Are you looking for a summer camp for your Preschooler near the Watchung/Warren NJ area? Look no further! Owned and operated by two certified New Jersey teachers, Little Learners Day Camp will be hosting a summer full of fun and educational outdoor activities. Contact us via messenger...
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
"My three children have all attended Cornerstone School and we are in our 7th and final year. We have personal relationships with most of the teachers and staff, and will miss this group of people who have become part of our family over the years. We are so thankful...
Caitlin P.
Little Treasures Learning Center
2177 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ
5.0
(2)
Little Treasures Learning Center is a high-quality childcare facility that provides a safe and fun, year round learning environment, excellent care and full educational programs from infants to the young children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years. We also offer a great Summer Camp program for...
5.0
"From the time that they were just 6 months old until Pre-K, both of my children attended Little Treasures. Excellent staff at every stage of development! Kind and encouraging environment."
Trudy A.
Bonnie's Day Care
13 Willow Ave, Piscataway, NJ
5.0
(2)
My name is Bonnie Conrad. I have been involved in childcare since 1985 when my second child was born. My daycare is located in my home, in a childcare setting area of my home. I have watched over 100+ children, ranging from the ages of 3 months to 4 years. I love doing what I do and enjoy being...
5.0
"Attentive caregiver, who treats your child as her own. Clean home. My child started at 6 weeks and went to pre-school at age 4, fully prepared, knowing numbers, colors, and the alphabet. Couldn't have mad a better decision"
Donna
Spring Academy
10 North Road, Warren, NJ
4.0
(4)
A unique Montessori Preschool with language immersion such as Chinese and Spanish. Serves kids 1 year and older. Our mission is to help kids to become well-rounded human being and reach their full potential, with independence, integrity and curiosity for knowledge. We do this via our various...
5.0
"Spring Academy has a wonderful and warmth environment for any child. The school's curriculum include Math, Chinese and Spanish through Montessori method and hands-on curriculum. Both my sons improved their social skills and gained more confidence within a very...
Dr. P
Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center
49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ
4.0
(3)
Full-day care and education for children ages 20 months through first grade; 7:30AM - 5:30PM. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack included. Nationally accredited.
First through fifth grade remote learning support.
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about RLDCC. If you are looking for stability in staffing, a unique and supportive play-based learning environment, compassion and lots of outdoor play, this is the place for you and your children. Their approach to childcare and...
Karen S
DAYSPRING CHILD CARE CENTER
130 WHITMAN AVE, METUCHEN, NJ
5.0
(4)
Registration is now open for 2024-2025. To schedule a tour click call us at 732-549-1020.
As a Christian State Licensed Childcare Center, we provide an atmosphere that is nurturing and loving. The academic environment stimulates the children to explore, create, grow, and excel in their unique...
5.0
"We’ve had both of our daughters go through Dayspring, (with one still currently there) and we can’t speak highly enough about it. The daycare is a wonderful place where kids can flourish, and are educated in a nurturing environment. The teachers really care about...
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Medina's Academy
781 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ
5.0
(2)
We offer a diverse education consisting of a mix between the best aspects of the creative curriculum as well as the Montessori teaching method.
We have an indoor as well as outdoor playground area.
We also provide lunch meals to all of our kids.
Give us a call and set up a tour to see our...
5.0
"Excellent open house and the owners were great. Clean, organized and fun facility to have your child in. Looking forward to this year."
Justina R
Children's Den Family Daycare
609 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ
5.0
(2)
Children's Den Day Care is a full time family childcare provider in Plainfield. We have been caring for children for over 15 years. We are dedicated to provide quality childcare in a fun, safe, clean and home-based environment. We offer:
Full time program for children of all ages
Weekly family...
5.0
"She's very nice and care a lot about children. The place really looks fun and clean. My kid love it!"
Elisabeth F.
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
"We truly loved working with Dominika, she not only has the knowledge about children, but is warm, caring and very active with the kids. She has worked with us for about a year and half and we always knew we can trust and depend on her in any situation. Dominika...
Agnieszka O.
Curious Minds
258 King George Road, Warren, NJ
5.0
(3)
We are an independent, nonsectarian preschool focusing on creative arts and sciences for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
At Curious Minds, we strive to provide a clean, safe, nurturing and educational environment for young...
5.0
"Curious Minds is wonderful!! My 2 year old son is excited everyday; clapping & cheering as we pull into the parking lot. The staff are warm, creative, caring, professional & inspiring. The school is absolutely beautiful, I've been taking my son there for three...
Laura D.
John Kenney Child Care Center At Heller Park
211 Mill Rd, Edison, NJ
5.0
(2)
Welcome to John Kenney, where we offer subsidized quality child care for Heller Park employees, Edison Residents, & Edison Township employees!
The John Kenney Child Care Center is the fulfillment of a promise made by developer Isaac Heller to the people of Edison. In 1987, Mr. Heller, Chairman...
5.0
"My son attended John Kenney for more than 3 years until he started 1st grade, we loved the daycare, the teachers and the assistants. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the program is great and they constantly have different activities for the whole family to...
Diana M.
Springdale Montessori
23 Gill Lane, Iselin, NJ
3.7
(3)
At Springdale Montessori we have committed ourselves to achieving the following goals for our children and families:
To provide a solid academic foundation through the Montessori Philosophy
To assist children in developing a positive self-image.
To provide a child-centered environment that...
5.0
"Very good school.Very good method of teaching."
Manu
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.
Home Away From Home
51 Prospect Ave, Edison, NJ
5.0
(9)
I offer a Home Away From Home for your child. I am a mom of four myself (ages 15 - 21) and all children I care for become part of our family, even long after I stop caring for them on a regular basis. I have over 30 years experience caring for children other then my own, the last 6 years of which...
5.0
"Eileen has watched my daughter part time for two years and we could not be happier with her. My daughter is always happy to go there and enjoys interacting w Eileen's children as well. I would highly recommend Eileen to anyone with a small child."
Nicole G.
Little Genius Academy
344 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ
5.0
(1)
At Little Genius Academy we are committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating, and accepting learning environment that provides children with the tools they need for future happiness and success. Our curriculum meets the needs of children and families through the use of specific, age-appropriate...
5.0
"I am really happy with the experience both of my children are having with LGA. They completely revamped the classrooms to mirror current trends in education, the new technology keeps parents in the loop, and most of all - I know my children are well taken care of...
Elizabeth C.
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...
START-RITE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
9 STELTON RD, PISCATAWAY, NJ
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-A home away from home
-Most classes are no bigger than 8 children
-Research Based State Approved Curriculum
-Music Together (Internationally Renowned Music Program) is included in the Tuition
-Certified Teachers
-School is Professionally Cleaned Daily
-We also offer language,...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Watchung, NJ
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Watchung, NJ?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Watchung, NJ?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ.
How can I find a preschool near me in Watchung, NJ?
When looking for a preschool near you in Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.