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Preschools in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Kiddies Daycare

Care givers are nice and caring. Facility is clean and transparent.

- Care member

Jefferson Park Preschool Center Corp

The communication is great. They are very personable and the teachers are very knowledgeable.

- TJ W.

Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above...

- Sheena B.

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Kiddies Daycare

925 E JERSEY ST ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$980/mo
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddies Daycare Center is a safe and welcoming space where your child can thrive. Our caring teachers create a warm environment that encourages learning and growth. We prioritize safety and provide a supportive atmosphere so each child flourishes and becomes their unique self. Join us in shaping a bright future for your...

Care Member says "Care givers are nice and caring. Facility is clean and transparent. "

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Jefferson Park Preschool Center Corp

485 MADISON AVE ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Jefferson Park Preschool is fully accredited and licensed by the State of New Jersey Department of Development. The Executive Director and teachers are fully certified in providing Early Childhood Education curriculum. The staff, in addition to the Executive Director, consists of five teachers, five teacher assistants,...

TJ W. says "The communication is great. They are very personable and the teachers are very knowledgeable. "

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Zion Land Academy Child Care Center

800 FLORA ST ELIZABETH, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$700/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Zion Land Academy helps prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Our academics include teaching them the alphabets, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week, months of the year, and more. They are taught about the weather, different animals, and food. We...

Sheena B. says "They are a great academy. My daughter is 4 and started when 2.5. The staff and teachers are amazing. They taught her a lot! She is above her reading...

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YMCA

653 North Broad St Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Temple Community Development Corp offers childcare and preschool programs to the community of Elizabeth, NJ. The center gently guides the child’s first steps away from home and provide them with skills they will need to succeed in their years of elementary school and beyond.
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Mickey Walker Center

860 Anna St Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Mickey Walker Center provides center-based education and recreation programs designed for preschool and school-age children. Located in Elizabeth, NJ, the company serves children who are between the ages of six and 14 years old. Mickey Walker Center’s mission is to provide children with activities that will promote positive...
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Evangel Day School

656 N Broad St Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Evangel Day School is a private, early childhood educational institution located in Elizabeth, NJ. The school offers programs which emphasizes spiritual, intellectual and physical development, and aims to provide a foundation for the holistic growth of each child.
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Academy House Child Development Center II is an innovative and educational child care center. They serve families with infants through school-age children. The programs are designed to develop children’s feelings of independence and responsibility. It offers consistent, age-appropriate curriculum, and positive methods of...
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The Union County After School Center of Music

429 Westfield Ave Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
The Union County After School Center of Music is a private daycare center on 429 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ that maintains a bright and cheerful environment that responds to children's learning needs. Their child care center makes sure that their students methodically learn while having fun.
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Egenolf Early Childhood Center Association

725 Newark Ave Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Welcome to Egenolf Early Childhood Center! Since 1890, Egenolf ECC has provided the highest quality early childhood care and education to young children and their families. The first in the city to earn accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Egenolf ECC was named the "Top Performing...
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Center For Infant Development

630 South St Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Center For Infant Development is a childcare and education provider that serves the community of Elizabeth NJ It offers a fun and active environment and provides appropriate learning programs that stimulate the children's natural curiosity. The facility promotes active learning through play-based and child-initiated activities.
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La Casa Hispana Community Agency

109 Jefferson Ave Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Preschool
La Casa Hispana Community in Elizabeth, New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.
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Keyskills Learning, Inc.

985 Kipling Rd Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Key skills Learning, Inc. provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. It provides a balanced learning program by integrating child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The center's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual...
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Patricia Bonilla

521 Magie Ave Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Preschool
Patricia Bonilla offers a caring and friendly child care service and serves the community of Elizabeth NJ. She provides developmentally appropriate activities that enhance children's emotional skills and intellectual abilities. This child care provider encourages self-confidence to make sure that children will be productive...
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St. Mary's Child Care Center

237 S Broad St Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Preschool
St. Mary's Child Care Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Elizabeth NJ. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that compliment with activities encouraging social and emotional development among children. The center allows children to explore, discover, and learn in a...
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LITTLE LAMB PRESCHOOL

100 E 22ND ST BAYONNE, NJ

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$900/mo
Faith based
Academic
Preschool
Here at Little Lamb Preschool, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes growth and development of our little ones ranging from infants as young as 6 weeks all the way through the pre-kindergarten age. Our precious little ones flourish from receiving a Christ-centered education of academics, language and social...

Ann B. says "We love little lambs. My oldest was there for 3 years and is now going into 6th grade. My daughter also was there and now my 5 year old is following. We...

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PARK PREP ACADEMY

519 CENTRAL AVE JERSEY CITY, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Greetings from Park Prep Academy! We are a family-owned and operated preschool igniting curiosity and fostering a love of learning amongst our students utilizing the Bank Street's Developmental-Interaction approach. For nearly 18 years, Park Prep Academy has proven to be one of the premier preschools in Hudson County valuing...

Care Member says "Don't hesitate on PPA! They are one of the best pre-schools around for the following reasons: 1. The teachers at PPA have an outstanding care for their...

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Kiddie Academy of Colonia

302 INMAN AVE COLONIA, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Kiddie Academy of Colonia, NJ 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 Academy a leader...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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MS. JENN'S LITTLE ACHIEVERS

8315 5TH AVE BROOKLYN, NY

3.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2350/mo
Little Achievers has been successfully operating since July 2021. Being a new school to the area, I can assure you we are not new to the field. My name is Jennifer Cahill and I am the Educational Director/Owner. I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for the last 14 years. I am a Certified Teacher and hold a...

Jennifer R. says "My son is 2 and we did a little bit in the summer to try it out, and he started full time in September and it has been wonderful. The school is so good...

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LITTLE SCHOLAR NURSERY SCHOOL

444 UNION AVE BELLEVILLE, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Montessori
Day Care
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At Little Scholar... It is very important to provide children with a safe nurturing environment in which they can learn and succeed in life. At Little Scholar we strive to do just that. Our preschool has been providing early childhood services in Belleville/Nutley since 1978. Combined the staff at Little Scholar has over...

Anita C. says "Very caring staff members and teachers! They are also very good with communication."

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Elizabeth, NJ

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

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

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

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