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Love Laugh Learn - Academic Child Care
5.0
Love, Laugh, Learn is a dream come true. The facility is state of the art, the director, Chelsea and her staff are so caring and communicative. I'm particularly impressed with the curriculum even for young toddlers. We are SO happy.
- Alessandra M.
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
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.
Clifton Playhaus
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 place is beautiful, inviting and most...
- J.W
Preschools in West Orange, NJ
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
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
"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...
Lamoye S
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.
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
Kiddie Academy of Secaucus
1006 Riverside Station Boulevard, SECAUCUS, 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...
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...
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 Rutherford
306 Union Ave, RUTHERFORD, 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...
Sunnyfields Learning Center
494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
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,...
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 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...
Kiddie Academy of Florham Park
128 Columbia Turnpike, FLORHAM PARK, 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 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...
Brainiac’s Childcare and Learning Center is an education facility specializing in quality early childhood education and experiences. We are a community of compassionate instructors and active parents working together to build a strong educational foundation for all children.
New Generation Learning Center
60 River Rd, East Hanover, NJ
New Generation Learning Center is a Daycare and Preschool serving ages 0 - 5 and also offering Before and After school care for elementary school age kids. We also offer Summer Camp ages 2 - 10. We pride ourselves in being a green daycare. Our students not only get outstanding academics skills but...
The Orchard School
360 Passaic Ave, Caldwell, NJ
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in West Orange, NJ
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in West Orange, NJ?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in West 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 West Orange, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in West Orange, NJ?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in West 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 West Orange, NJ.
How can I find a preschool near me in West Orange, NJ?
When looking for a preschool near you in West 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 West Orange, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.