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child care/nanny services
AuPair in America
800-928-7247. Screened au pairs from more than 60 countries, and 24/7 support line.
Child Care Connection
Mercer County, 609-989-7770. Child care resource and referral agency provides referrals, training and education, and offers technical assistance to child care organizations.
Child & Family Resources
111 Howard Blvd., Suite 201, Mount Arlington, 973-398-1730. Child care resource and referral organization for Morris County offers child care referral and professional development.
In A Pinch, Inc.
PO Box 419, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970, 800-989-0327. 9am-3pm/24 hrs. on call coordinators available. In A Pinch is a temporary childcare referral agency specializing in emergency and sick childcare. Founded in 1990, licensed and insured. On-call coordinators are available 24 hrs. to meet your childcare needs. Major credit cards accepted. Call for a free brochure.
Programs for Parents, Inc.
973-744-4050. Free child care counseling, referrals, provider training and education, child care center checklist and child development newsletter.
child care providers
A Bright Start Child Development Center
313 Triangle Rd., Hillsborough, 908-431-9000. Infant, toddler, preschool, before and after school care in a warm and nurturing environment. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-6pm. We offer physical education, science, art, music, crafts and computers in our curriculum. Web cams in every room. Now accepting applications for ages newborn-13.
Berkeley Heights YMCA
550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-8373. Tiny Tots is a year-round program for ages 3½-5 yrs. and offers many activities including arts, gym, outdoor play, story time, group games, math, reading, writing and swim lessons at the Summit YMCA. Full and part day. Y Cares financial assistance available.
Collinsville Child Care Center
Greater Morristown YMCA, 901 Rt. 10E, Whippany, 973-585-9297. Ages 21⁄2-5 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30. Call for a free tour.
Cookies ’n Juice
572 Mountain Ave., North Plainfield, 908-757-8885. Infant-toddler day care. Accepts state vouchers.
Cradles to Crayons Learning Center, Inc.
649 Central Ave., Westfield, 908-518-0900. Open 7am-7pm. Quality care for ages birth – full-day kindergarten by trained, screened and certified teachers. Full and part-time sessions are offered year ’round in an educational learning environment. Curriculum includes computer, arts/crafts, science/math/writing, readiness skills, outside play, language arts, music and movement. Internet camera system. Half-day session offered to 3-5 year olds.
Early Childhood Center at Temple Emanu-El
264 W. Northfield Rd., Livingston, 973-992-6174. Director: Ellen Levitt. Ages: 6 wks.-Pre-K. Enrollment: 50. Reform Judaism.
The Early Childhood Center provides a loving and caring environment where teaching enhances development and learning through developmentally appropriate practices. We are committed to the development of the whole child: their intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs. We believe that hands-on activities and child initiated learning is most valuable. Children develop at their own pace and utilize their own unique style. Our goal is to guide children through their journey as life-long learners, while promoting their self-confidence.
The Early School of Temple B’nai Abraham
in the Louis and Emily Slater Youth and Education Center
300 E. Northfield Rd., Livingston, 973-994-7016. Director: Debbie Aronson Ziering. Email: dziering@tbanj.org.
The Early School is a child's first formal learning experience involving progressive development in which each level has its own age-specific program and goals. Children in the program are welcomed by a professional staff, whose training has prepared them to respond to each child as a unique learner. Central to The Early School program is the development and enhancement of cognitive, linguistic and numerical skills. Equally important is the development of interpersonal skills that will help ensure smooth, grounded and productive navigation through all the years of learning that lie ahead. The Early School program for two to five year olds runs Monday through Friday with many options including early drop, extended day and flexible scheduling. Early Two's program is for children who have turned two years old by December 31. Tot Time is a program for parents and their toddlers from 13 to 23 months that meets on Mondays. Baby Time offers a series of workshops for parents with their babies, newborn to toddling. The Early School Camp, for two to five years olds, meets for seven weeks, June through mid-August, 9:00am to 1pm Monday through Friday and Baby Time and Tot Time camps are offered on Mondays in July and August. All programs are open to members and non-members.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
Grand Street & Union Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-322-7600; infants, toddlers, preschoolers and prekindergarteners. A state licensed, early childhood educational year-round program available 6:45am-6pm. Ongoing registration; call for openings.
Greater Morristown YMCA RF Blake Childcare Center
65 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls, 973-984-2255. On-site infant through kindergarten care. Off-site afterschool care for the Morris Plains school district.
JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center,
775 Talamini Rd. (conveniently located off Rt. 202-206), Bridgewater, 908-725-6994 x208. Email: LWeiss@ssbjcc.org. Website: www.ssbjcc.org/main/earlychildhood. See display ad and listings under Preschools and Camps.
Mar 4
Purim Carnival, 1-4pm.
Mar 17
Comedy Night, 7:30pm.
Jan 16, Feb 17 & 20, April 2-6
Vacation Camp Programs, grades K-6.
The F.M. Kirby Children’s Center
of the Madison Area YMCA, 54 East St., Madison, 973-377-4945. Childcare for infants through school age children.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
100 Fanny Rd., Mountain Lakes, 973-334-2820 ext. 14. Full and partial day care for children 2 1⁄2 through Kindergarten, after school programs and full and half day summer camps.
The Learning Circle YMCA (TLC)
95 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-273-7040. TLC offers early education and care for 6 wks. through all-day kindergarten, after-school programs for kindergarten through 5th grade and short-term child care such as school holiday programs. Y Cares financial assistance available.
Little Tots Academy
30-34 Okner Parkway, Livingston, 973-597-0778. Child care available for ages 6 wks.-6 yrs. from 7:30am-6pm. Open 12 months. Half-day preschool 9am-1pm. Warm and nurturing environment in our new expanded facility; creative teaching with licensed instructors. Spanish, tumbling, creative dancing and computers offered at no extra charge. Optional hot lunch program.
Millicent Fenwick Day Care Center
Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, 908-766-7898 ext. 530.
Nicholas Montessori School
817 Chimney Rock Rd., Martinsville, 732-748-9330. Director: Ramani Sivapalan. Age: 2 1/2-6. Enrollment: 70. Ratio: 1:10. Let us help your child develop an inner thirst for knowledge that will last a lifetime. 3, 4 and 5 half- and full-day sessions; small class sizes; state certified; lunch and snacks.
Noah’s Ark Child Care
836 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-7011; 618 Central Ave., Westfield, 908-232-0175. Infants, toddlers, preK, Kindergarten.
Noah's Ark embraces the impressionable first years in a child's life by fostering each child's uniqueness. With activities and curriculum developed specifically for each age group, your child will learn by having fun. We pride ourselves in embracing children's natural curiosity, inspiring them to explore the world around them. With colorful, loving classrooms full of books, toys, paints and activities, minds are sure to be engaged and feel happy. Most importantly at Noah's Ark, wondering why always ends in fun. Progress is continually evident in your child's emotional growth, social skills, verbal communication, intellectual awareness and physical capability. Spanish incorporated during the day.
Raritan Valley Community College Childcare Center
Rt. 28 & Lamington Rd., North Branch, 908-231-8807. Ages 3 mos. through 5 yrs.
The Small Society Academy
20 Bay St., Stirling, 908-647-3838. Directors: G. Treich, D. McCrea. Ages: 4 wks.–6 yrs. Total: 120. Ratio: varied according to age groups. Tuition: varied. Open enrollment.
Our concept is to provide a secure and loving environment within a semi-structured program enriched by many positive new experiences and the feeling of success.
Somerset Valley YMCA
Child care for ages 6 wks. through Kindergarten and after school.
• Bridgewater Family YMCA,
601 Garretson Rd., Bridgewater, 908-526-0688.
• Hillsborough Family YMCA,
19 E. Mountain Rd., Hillsborough, 908-369-0490.
• Somerville Family YMCA,
2 Green St., Somerville, 908-722-4567.
Westfield Area Y
Childcare services include full day childcare, half day preschool, full day Kindergarten and before and after school care for elementary and middle school children.
• Westfield Area Y
220 Clark St.; 422 E. Broad St.; 170 Elm St., Westfield, 908-233-2700.
• Y Child Care in Garwood
211 Center St., Garwood, 908-301-1616.
• Y Before and After Care Program in Mountainside
908-654-8460.
• YMCA Preschool at the Cranford Community Center
220 Walnut Ave., Cranford, 908-233-2700.
Zadie’s Nurturing Den
1 Walnut St., Summit, 908-277-8584; 141 S. Harrison St., East Orange, 973-395-5100. Open 24 hrs. 7 days. A unique family day care program dedicated to providing a warm "home-like" environment for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten. Our services are geared towards the needs of working parents in a new state-of-the-art facility offering the finest in safety, security and services for your child.
after school care
A variety of before and after-school child care and kindergarten wraparound programs are offered within the elementary schools. They are run by the local school district or by outside agencies contracted by the district. Check with your school for options.
The Connection for Women and Families
79 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-4242. The Connection’s enrichment programs provide a safe, engaging environment that motivates and inspires learning beyond the school day. Developed in cooperation with the Summit Board of Education, our after school programs integrate homework assistance with fun activities.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Ave., Scotch Plains, 908-889-8880. September. to June program servicing Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Clark communities. Before and after school programs available.
JCC MetroWest Kids Club
Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, Ross Family Campus, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-530-3465. A safe and structured afterschool environment for children in grades K-7. Gym, swim, arts and crafts, cooking, volunteer opportunities, karaoke, dance dance revolution, homework support and tutoring, and fun with friends. Includes transportation from schools to the Cooperman JCC in West Orange.
“J” Crew After School Program
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, 775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater, 908-725-6994, x227. Director: Ken Kaus, email: kkaus@ssbjcc.org. Website: www.ssbjcc.org/youth-teens/afterschoolprogram/
Homework help, swimming, sports, karate, arts and crafts, fitness programs, cooking, computers, daily snack and more for grades K-6. High staff-to-child ratio. Register for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week. Busing available from select Bridgewater schools.
Mar 4
Purim Carnival, 1-4pm.
Mar 17
Comedy Night, 7:30pm.
Jan 16, Feb 17 & 20, April 2-6
Vacation Camp Programs, grades K-6
Jointure for Community Adult Education Enrichment Programs
908-722-0233. Before and after school enrichment programs in Bridgewater, Raritan, Bound Brook, Branchburg, Hillsborough Twp., Manville and Watchung schools.
The F.M. Kirby Children’s Center
of the Madison Area YMCA, 54 East St., Madison, 973-377-4945. Kindergarten wrap-around, before and after school care for 1st-6th grades.
Maplewood/South Orange After School Program
Civic House, 124 Dunnell Rd., Maplewood, 973-762-0183. After school care for students grades K-8 sponsored by Maplewood and So. Orange Recreation and South Mountain YMCA. Applications accepted in May for the following school year.
Somerset Hills YMCA Before & After School Care
908-766-7898, ext. 516. Before and after care for grades K-4 held in Bernardsville, Long Hill Township, Far Hills Country Day School and the Somerset Hills YMCA.
Somerset Valley YMCA
• Bridgewater Family YMCA,
601 Garretson Rd., Bridgewater, 908-526-0688.
• Hillsborough Family YMCA,
19 E. Mountain Rd., Hillsborough, 908-369-0490.
• Somerville Family YMCA,
2 Green St., Somerville, 908-722-4567.
After school program for grades K-6 and all day kindergarten program.
Summit Area YMCA After School
Y Cares financial assistance available.
• Summit YMCA
65 Maple St., Summit, 908-273-3330. Kindergarten wrap-around enrichment and afterschool programs for grades 1-5 from Summit public schools and Salt Brook School in New Providence.
• Berkeley Heights YMCA
550 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-464-8373. Kindergarten wrap-around enrichment, extended care, afterschool for grades 1-5. Transportation from all Berkeley Heights elementary schools, Allen W. Roberts and Gillette School. O.A.S.I.S. after school care in Berkeley Heights elementary schools.
Sunrise/Sunset Child Care Program
Morris School District Community School, 973-292-2063. Before and after school supervision for Morris School District children in grades K-5.
Union Village Nursery School
1130 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-647-4440. We are a state-licensed nursery school offering a stimulating and hands-on educational program. Our school serves children 21⁄2 to 5 in a safe nurturing environment. Discover, create and learn at UVNS!
The Westfield “Y”
220 Clark St., Westfield, 908-233-2700. Before/after school care for grades K-8; transportation to/from Westfield schools; daily, weekly or drop-in options.
child care services
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