Berkeley Heights, NJ

Kiddie Academy of Berkeley Heights operates with a comprehensive Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning. The center features highly qualified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development, secure entry systems with biometric scanning, and age-appropriate learning environments. Their program includes daily progress reports, nutritious meals prepared on-site, and spacious indoor/outdoor play areas. The academy stands out for its technology-integrated classrooms, low student-teacher ratios, and strong emphasis on school readiness through structured learning centers and hands-on activities.

The Goddard School in Berkeley Heights offers a play-based learning approach through their F.L.E.X.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic preparation with social development. The facility features state-certified teachers with bachelor's degrees in education, secure keypad entry systems, and modern classrooms equipped with SMART Board technology. Their program includes foreign language exposure, yoga instruction, and music enrichment. The school distinguishes itself with extended hours (7 AM-6 PM), regular parent-teacher conferences, and a comprehensive safety protocol including background-checked staff and emergency preparedness training.

Primrose School of Westfield serves the Berkeley Heights community with their Balanced Learning® approach that combines teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. The center features a proprietary curriculum focusing on literacy, math, science, and social studies through hands-on learning experiences. Their staff includes degreed early childhood educators with ongoing training in developmentally appropriate practices. The facility offers secure access controls, commercial-grade air purification systems, and nutritionally balanced meals prepared by an on-staff chef. Primrose stands out for their character development program, outdoor learning environments, and strong emphasis on parent partnership through regular communication and family events.