Growing Seeds Learning Academy Rockaway
Open today 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.As a top-notch childcare center and preschool near you, we offer a wide range of creative learning programs and activities designed to foster curiosity and a love for early learning. We focus on providing a warm and loving environment where children can explore, learn, and develop to their full potential. Our facilities are designed to promote safety, stringent hygiene practices, comfort, and creativity with state-of-the-art security systems and spacious classrooms and play area. Located in the heart of Rockaway, our facility is easily accessible for busy families. We offer a variety of scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and after school care to accommodate your family’s needs. We offer discounts to Jersey City Employees and accept all forms of state assistance.
Location Info
153 White Meadow Rd
Rockaway, NJ 07866
| Monday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Military Assistance
- Offers Military Subsidies/Benefits
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location Details
- Can provide homework assistance.
- Offers out-of-school time care.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Outdoor play space is available.
Programs Offered
Infants
Toddlers
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Description
Our Toddler Program focuses on fostering holistic development, supporting children in building social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills through engaging activities and nurturing interactions. Toddlers develop independence, learning to regulate their emotions, seek comfort when needed, and accept guidance from trusted adults. They form positive relationships with peers and adults, use social interactions to explore their environment, and display empathy toward others. Group participation is encouraged, where toddlers balance their own needs with others, learn to resolve conflicts, and demonstrate gross and fine motor skills, such as manipulating objects, using writing tools, and refining movements. As language skills grow, toddlers express their thoughts, follow simple directions, and expand their vocabulary by naming familiar objects and people. They begin to use simple sentences and engage in brief conversations while learning social rules, such as eye contact and turn-taking. Cognitive development is supported through problem-solving, creative play, and participation in rhyming and alphabet activities. Toddlers explore numbers, shapes, spatial relationships, and patterns, laying the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Through curiosity and play, they connect experiences and develop classification skills, fostering an early appreciation for learning.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
- STEAM
Preschool
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Description
We encourage these skills and more, as they start learning the alphabet, songs, color, paint, and how to eat and drink on their own – at chairs and tables like the big kids! Through our primary caregiving approach, we establish trusting relationships with both children and families, ensuring a smooth transition into the world of early childhood education. Our goal is to support the physical, emotional, developmental, and social needs of infants while maintaining open communication with parents and guardians to provide the best possible care.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
- STEAM
Pre-K3
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Description
In our Pre-K 3 program, we focus on fostering comprehensive development in social-emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, and mathematical skills. Children learn to regulate their emotions by seeking comfort, demonstrating emerging patience, and understanding rules and routines with occasional reminders. They build positive relationships with adults, manage separations with resilience, and respond empathetically to emotional cues. In peer interactions, they cultivate friendships and use effective strategies for group participation, displaying cooperation by taking turns and problem-solving with adult assistance when needed. Physical development is encouraged through purposeful movement, balancing activities, and gross motor skills like manipulating balls, while fine motor skills are refined through the use of writing and drawing tools. Language and cognitive growth are emphasized as children expand their vocabulary, construct clear sentences, and narrate simple stories with logical order. They engage in conversations, practicing social language rules with reminders, and follow both simple and multi-step directions. Creativity and problem-solving are fostered through imaginative play, flexible thinking, and recalling familiar experiences to connect with everyday situations. Symbolic thinking emerges as children classify objects, use symbols in play, and engage in socio-dramatic activities. Literacy skills develop through phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and interactive reading experiences, while writing progresses from scribbles to forming letters and strings. In math, children count objects, connect numerals with quantities, and explore spatial reasoning, shapes, and patterns, laying the foundation for more advanced concepts.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
- STEAM
Pre-K4
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Full Year
Description
Our Pre-K 4 program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten by enhancing literacy, math, and social skills through interactive and engaging activities that focus on personal growth. Children learn to regulate their emotions, follow rules and routines with reminders, and show responsibility for their own well-being. They establish positive relationships with adults, engage in peer interactions, and use strategies to join groups and solve social problems. Physical development is fostered through controlled movements, balancing activities, and gross-motor skills, such as ball manipulation. Fine-motor skills are developed through refined finger movements and the use of writing and drawing tools, with children progressing in their grip and control. Language development is emphasized as children expand their vocabulary, follow multi-step directions, and construct complete sentences using conventional grammar. They engage in conversations with peers, narrate stories with logical order, and adhere to social rules of communication. Cognitive growth is supported by encouraging curiosity, persistence, and problem-solving, while children display creativity and adaptability in their thinking. Symbolic thinking emerges through socio-dramatic play, classification tasks, and the use of symbols to represent absent objects. Literacy skills develop as children recognize letters, understand print concepts, and demonstrate emergent reading and writing abilities. In math, children count up to 20, connect numerals to quantities, and explore spatial relationships, measurement, and shapes, laying a solid foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
- STEAM
School Age
Schedules
Before Care, After Care
Calendar
School Year
Description
Our before and after school program offers nurturing care and engaging enrichment activities for students from Kindergarten through 13 years old. We understand the importance of academic support beyond the classroom, which is why our dedicated teachers provide personalized homework assistance. Whether it's practicing math, reviewing spelling, or working on projects, we create a supportive environment where students can complete assignments confidently. Additionally, we offer full-day care during school closures, ensuring children are in a safe, stimulating setting where they continue to learn and grow. Beyond academic support, our program promotes social development through interactive activities that encourage teamwork, communication, and positive peer interactions. Children participate in group games, creative projects, and team-building exercises, fostering lasting friendships and essential social skills. Outdoor play is also a key component, offering opportunities for physical activity and exploration in a safe, supervised environment. Through outdoor games and play, children enhance their gross motor skills, coordination, and overall well-being, contributing to their physical and emotional development.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
- STEAM
School Break Care (Summer & Holidays)
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
School Breaks
Description
Our summer camps allow children from first through fourth grades to explore a variety of interests. Throughout the summer, the children have opportunities to take field trips that stimulate learning and enhance their camp experience.
Education Types
- Creative Curriculum
- STEAM
Licensing
Growing Seeds Learning Academy Rockaway is a licensed child care center.
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