New Brunswick, NJ

The Goddard School in nearby Somerset serves the New Brunswick area with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. Their play-based curriculum includes STEAM learning, language arts, and character development. All teachers hold degrees in early childhood education or related fields and receive ongoing professional development. The facility features secure entry systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and bright, modern classrooms with hands-on learning centers. Parents praise the school's communication through daily reports and the nurturing environment that prepares children for kindergarten.

Kiddie Academy of North Brunswick serves families throughout the New Brunswick region with their Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, and STEM education. The academy features low student-teacher ratios, certified early childhood educators, and comprehensive safety protocols including secure entry systems and regular safety drills. Their program includes technology-integrated learning, nutritious meal plans, and extensive parent communication through their mobile app. The facility offers spacious classrooms, outdoor play areas, and dedicated spaces for different age groups, with particular strength in preparing children for elementary school through their structured pre-K program.

Located directly in New Brunswick, the Rutgers University Child Care Center provides high-quality early childhood education with a research-based curriculum developed by early childhood education specialists. The center serves both university affiliates and community families, offering a play-based, developmentally appropriate approach with strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and cognitive development. Features include highly qualified teaching staff with bachelor's and master's degrees in early childhood education, small class sizes, organic meal programs, and extensive outdoor learning environments. The center maintains NAEYC accreditation and is praised for its inclusive environment and strong parent-teacher partnerships through regular conferences and classroom involvement opportunities.