Best Toddler Daycares in Princeton, NJ
Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
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Preschool classes offered in a screen-free environment with an assortment of enrichment opportunities available, including dance, sports, and swimming. Engaging activities designed to develop a skill...
Flexible Care
With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.
Preschool Program
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From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. For nearly 40 years, The Learning Experience® has been...
Twaddlers
Our curriculum helps twaddlers explore, and it nurtures their increasing need to communicate. By this point in their early childhood development, twaddlers have expanded their language skills, and our curriculum helps to enhance their ability to communicate verbally.
Toddlers
A typical day for TLE® toddlers is filled with, stimulating, age-appropriate activities and materials. Our early childhood development toddler curriculum focuses on eye-hand coordination, motor development and problem solving.
Also offers: Preppers, Preschoolers
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At Apple Montessori Schools Princeton, we offer infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camp programs, as well as age-appropriate outdoor classrooms. Through our modern Montessori...
Toddlers
Our toddler program guides children to develop new skills and explore new experiences in various developmental areas at their own pace. Children thrive in a nurturing environment. One that also offers appropriate opportunities to develop their full potential. We emphasize building your child’s independence and fostering their natural curiosity. This sets the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Preschool
Our preschool program provides your child with rich experiences that are adapted to the developmental needs of each child. Preschool is an exciting (and crucial) time for a child’s academic and social growth. This age sets the stage for the future. That is why we meet the needs of each child. Our classrooms provide a welcoming environment for discovery and exploration that will spark your child’s natural curiosity. Stand out features within our classrooms include students learning from peers as well as the teachers, a unique reading program, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) curriculum, character education and social development. Through hands-on, multi-sensory materials we foster a lifelong appreciation for learning.
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Coming Soon! The Malvern School of Montgomery is anticipated to open in 2026. Our programs will offer a wonderful child care environment where children are encouraged to explore and learn both inside...
Toddler
The Malvern School understands a Toddler’s need for autonomy, balanced with a secure routine. Therefore, our teaching staff and their creative curriculum plans provide opportunities for toddlers to learn, explore their interests, and grow in a safe environment. Age ranges for this program are approximate.
First Step
The Malvern School provides First Steppers with a warm, stimulating environment and daily opportunities to explore and make choices under the guidance of a caring teacher. Our curriculum focuses on building independence and confidence while engaging in fun, age-appropriate learning activities. Our small group provides a sense of security during this transition period from infancy to toddlerhood. Age ranges for this program are approximate.
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Coming Soon! The Malvern School of Princeton is anticipated to open in the spring 2026 and will offer care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old. Children are encouraged to explore and learn both...
Toddlers
BrightPath’s Toddler Program is designed to meet the developmental needs of active toddlers as they grow in mobility, regulate their sleeping and eating patterns, and begin exploring their environment. The program is centered around hands-on learning experiences, music, and movement activities, allowing children to independently explore various learning centers within their classroom. Language development is a key focus of our Toddler Program, where children are immersed in a language-rich environment and actively communicate through interactive play and daily routines. Teachers utilize American Sign Language (ASL) with a set of twenty core signs to help children effectively express their needs and emotions. With flexible schedules that include music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects, children are encouraged to develop socially while enjoying outdoor play twice daily in well-equipped playgrounds, where curriculum experiences are extended outside.
Preschool
BrightPath’s Preschool Program is designed to align with the developmental milestones and curiosities of younger preschoolers through a variety of play-based activities centered around engaging themes. The program promotes independence by allowing children to choose which interest areas they want to explore, including dramatic play, blocks and building, manipulatives and math, science, art, cozy corners, literacy, and music and movement. Outdoor playtime occurs twice daily, providing opportunities for physical development with equipment like climbers, trikes, and swings. After lunchtime, children enjoy a restful nap or quiet time before beginning their afternoon activities. Additionally, children can enroll in the literacy-focused "BP Read with Me" program to enhance their emergent reading and writing skills through small group sessions. Preschoolers also learn American Sign Language to improve communication and reinforce concepts.
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Site provides early learning and school-age programs for children. Confidence and self-awareness are promoted through hands-on activities and interactive experiences. Children participate in group...
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Community-oriented preschool center offering purposefully designed indoor and outdoor learning spaces. Play-based curriculum is flexible and customized according to the child's needs and interests....
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Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Preschool Program
Hands-on preschool program with a strong focus on school readiness. Children are encouraged to think independently and express their individuality. Your child’s day is filled with creating, experimenting, and imaginary play. Curriculum includes: math, science, language, and spanish. Children begin to expand social skills and build friendships.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool
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The Goddard School of Princeton is a private preschool center with highly qualified teachers. Our center features a basketball court, rock wall, and outdoor playground where children can develop...
Toddler Classroom
As toddlers are rapidly developing both physically and cognitively, the Toddler classroom is where their natural curiosity is fostered, and their language and communication skills are nurtured. A lifelong love of learning starts early, and we believe in providing brand-new learners with the tools they need to be successful. In the Toddler classroom, our proprietary education program, Wonder of Learning™, comes to life as expert teachers harness children’s natural curiosity, guiding them to explore the world around them through hands-on learning, play and asking questions. Teachers support your child's social-emotional growth while helping them develop important physical skills. Your little one will build social awareness, form meaningful connections with others and have plenty of opportunities to strengthen essential skills like persistence and independence.
Twos Classroom
In the Twos classroom, patient, caring teachers guide children through playful exploration. They help your little one navigate big emotions while providing hands-on learning experiences that nurture their innate curiosity. Your toddler is constantly learning new things about the world around them. At The Goddard School®, our team is here to work with your little one every day as they play, learn and gain the skills they need to prepare for preschool. Our Wonder of Learning™ education program will immerse your child in literacy, science, arts and math brought together in one activity for a more holistic—and fun—approach to learning.
Also offers: Preschool Classroom, Bridge Classroom
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At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child’s individual...
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Preschool
Preschool is a big year. We’ve designed our program to give you complete confidence in every aspect of your child’s experience; from health and safety; to ready-for-school curriculum; to the full support of experienced teachers.
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Provider offering childcare services to young children in a home-based environment. Goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure the achievement of...
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Center providing services to toddlers and preschool-aged children. Curriculum includes reading, writing, science, and math. Activities in art, music, nature, imaginative play, and gardening are...
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Site provides preschool-age program for young learners. Exploration and experimentation are encouraged for interactive learning. HighScope curriculum strengthens social and cognitive skills through...
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Cooperative preschool program located near Princeton University and offering flexible scheduling for preschoolers and school-aged children. Outside play is a priority and includes activities such as...
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Bilingual center provides childcare services to children from infancy to school-age. Program utilizes the research-based Creative Curriculum. Developmentally-appropriate activities include physical...
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Center on Princeton University campus providing services to infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Play-based curriculum includes kindergarten-readiness skills in reading, writing, math,...
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Non-traditional online preschool offering engaging classes via virtual learning experiences that instill the love of learning in each child. Uniquely designed, age-appropriate curriculum focuses on...
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Crossroads Nursery School and Infant Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 225 Olden Ln in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Marcy T. Crimmins Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 20 Juniper Row in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YWCA Princeton Asp at Littlebrook is a site-based childcare provider offering preschool programs located at 39 Magnolia Ln in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YWCA Princeton Asp at Riverside is a site-based childcare provider offering preschool programs located at 58 Riverside Dr in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YWCA Princeton Asp at Community Park is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 372 Witherspoon St in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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YWCA Princeton Asp at Johnson Park is a site-based childcare provider offering preschool programs located at 285 Rosedale Rd in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Community Park School is a licensed child care center offering preschool programs located at 372 Witherspoon St in Princeton, NJ. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and availability.
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The Cost of Childcare in New Jersey: A Comprehensive Guide
Curious how much daycare or preschool really costs in New Jersey? We break down average childcare rates by city, age, and program type—based on real data from local providers.
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What Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Daycare
The childcare experts at Winnie answer some of the most common questions about toddlers and daycare.
FAQs About Princeton Toddler Daycares
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How many Princeton daycare programs accept toddlers?
- Based on current daycare data, 10 daycare programs in Princeton accept toddlers (1 - 2 years old) and 10 daycare programs in Princeton accept toddlers (2 - 3 years old)
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What is the weekly cost of daycare for a toddler in Princeton?
- The average weekly cost of daycare for a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3 is $316. This is based on provider cost data for daycares listed on Winnie.
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What type of daycare schedules are available for toddlers attending daycare in Princeton?
- Out of 25 daycares that accept toddlers, 56% offer full time, 36% offer part time, and 12% offer drop-in.