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Lightbridge Academy - Mountain Lakes

Our oldest daughter started at Lightbridge when she was 18 months old, and recently graduated preschool. We are very happy with the care...

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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program.

- Rodney F.

Sunnyfields Learning Center

My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and...

- Meredith W

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Little Sprouts Family Daycare

186 Greenwood Avenue Madison, NJ

GREAT OPTION FOR LIMITING EXPOSURES NJ STATE REGISTERED for 25 years. Specializing in infants through preschool. - CPR certified - NJ State EMT. (Volunteer) - Trained in body substance isolation (BSI) - Epi-pen administration training certification - Nebulizer treatment certification + inspected and background checks have...
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F M Kirby Children's Center

54 East St Madison, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The FM Kirby Children's Center located at 54 East Street Madison, New Jersey, provides childcare and learning services. School is open from eight-thirty AM to eight-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...
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Interactive Child Development

210 Main St Madison, NJ

Preschool
Child care
Imagine Nations is a preschool care center in operation for 17 years (7 of which under new management). It provides preschool care and curriculum to children 2 to 4 years of age, as well as children between 5 to 12 years old who attend Windy Hill Elementary. As an additional service, they offer preschool summer camps with field...
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Madison Cooperative Nursery School, Inc

4 Madison Ave Madison, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Madison Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.
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The Madison Montessori School

19 Green Ave Madison, NJ

Preschool
Child care
The Madison Montessori School in Madison, NJ builds a caring community of teachers, children, and families in a loving and safe environment. This child care facility respects the students as individuals while nurturing them with an enthusiasm and love for learning. Their teachers discover the kids' unique qualities and serve as...
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Madison Community House Nursery School

25 Cook Ave Madison, NJ

Child care
Madison Community House Nursery School offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 25 Cook Ave, the company serves families living in the Madison, NJ area. Madison Community House Nursery School has served the community since they opened in 1965.
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The Learning Laboratory

322 Main St Madison, NJ

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Learning Laboratory in Madison, 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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Lightbridge Academy - Mountain Lakes

100 US-46 MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
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 Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...

Care Member says " Our oldest daughter started at Lightbridge when she was 18 months old, and recently graduated preschool. We are very happy with the care and education...

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Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and the tools to become successful...

Rodney F. says "Great learning environment. This is our 5th year with Phoenix, 3 rd child. Great directors, great teachers, and a great learning program."

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Sunnyfields Learning Center

494 Route 10 West Whippany, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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, with hand-on activities to...

Meredith W says "My son has gone to Sunnyfields for five years and has grown so much there! Our second son is about to start. We love the atmosphere and caring...

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CORNERSTONE SCHOOL OF SUMMIT

561 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$1161/mo
Preschool
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 events where parents and children...

Nicole W. says "We have been a family of Cornerstone School since 2020 and all our of children have been students there. We have been very happy with the education that...

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CRADLES TO CRAYONS CHILDCARE - Headquarters Plaza

26 HEADQUARTERS PLZ MORRISTOWN, NJ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Preschool
Child care
Cradles to Crayons was created to provide a center that offers an enriching early childhood education program, an atmosphere that encourages fun while learning and the flexibility that is needed for working parents. Because we are not a franchise and are not owned by a major corporation, we can provide the type of individual...

Care Member says "They take the best care of my daughters! They always keep me updated with them and I go to work calm because I know they are taking good care of them."

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Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

346 E Mt Pleasant Ave Livingston, NJ

4.0(4)

State license verified

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy, conveniently located on Mt. Pleasant Avenue at the border of West Orange and Livingston, NJ prides itself in providing high quality daycare and preschool experience for all enrolled children and families. We offer educational programs which meet or exceed that of larger, corporate...

Erin P. says "Little Explorers has nailed the perfect balance of a great school curriculum mixed with the comfort and values that come with an in home facility. My kids...

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TEACH Academy ChildCare

2115 MILLBURN AVE MAPLEWOOD, NJ

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1575/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Special needs
Cooperative
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At Teach Academy Childcare and Afterschool Program, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our program is designed for children from 0 months to 13 years old, offering personalized attention and care that meets the unique needs of each child. With a focus on academic...

Care Member says "I recommend TEACH Academy Child Care Center to give your child a head start at learning. The staff is knowledgeable , compassionate, supportive and...

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PRESCHOOL ONLY! HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

17 LLOYD AVE FLORHAM PARK, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$640/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
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 School is a Preschool for...

Kelly K. says "Its so wonderful to feel like you are apart of a family. They have awesome outdoor activities with the kids such as gardening and hatching butterflies. The...

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Lightbridge Academy of Warren, NJ

181 MOUNT BETHEL RD WARREN, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
+ 2 more
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 Circle of Care, where we transform the lives of children and their families by offering excellence in the...

Care Member says "Lightbridge staff is very caring, and they have a very enriching curriculum for kid's daily activities. They offer a very nurturing environment for the...

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The Orchard School

360 Passaic Ave Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
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 our school. We like to think of...

Morgan L says "Orchard school gives one of the best experiences for preschoolers!"

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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 & enrichment. The owner &...

Nazmin T. says "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...

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Applecore Learning

240 Franklin Ave Maplewood, NJ

4.0(12)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 curriculum for a range of ages,...

Lamoye S says "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...

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Bright Start Early Learning Center

28 LIVINGSTON AVE ROSELAND, NJ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$800/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
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 letters! we would love for you...

Care Member says "Bright Start Early Learning center is amazing , the teachers are wonderful and truly care and love for the children , My daughter loves being here and...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Madison, NJ

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

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

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

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