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Daycare
420 Hawthorne Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 372-8877
Contact person: Marguerite Bush, Executive Director
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: No
Description: A state licensed preschool, with certified teachers, for children 2-1/2 to 5 years old. An after-school tutorial program for youngsters ages 6 to 13 that includes supervised recreational activities, field trips, and Friday movies.
Mt. Carmel Guild Day Care Center
39 Bleeker Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 643-4956
Contact person: Rita Mieherman, Director
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: Yes
Description: An educational day care for children, ages 2-1/2 to 5. Full-day kindergarten also, with meals provided.
The Children's Academy
24 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 624-0056
Contact person: I. Nathan, Director
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: Yes
Description: Provides preschool education for bright children ages 2-1/2 to 7.
Alice's Friendly Day Care Center
14 Napoleon Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 817-8469
Contact Alice Rego, Director
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Description: Provides childcare for children ages 2-1/2 and up.
New Hope Development Day Care
111-119 Sussex Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 622-2051
Contact person: Geraldine Caldwell, Director
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: No
Description: Provides day-care services to children of working parents or parents attending school. Breakfast, hot lunch. and snacks are served. In business for more than 20 years. Experienced caregivers serving children ages 2-1/2 to 4.
Lyons Avenue Day Care Center
126 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 648-3086
Contact person: Daphne Gaters, Supervisor of Day-Care Services
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: No
Description: Provides day-care services to children ages 2-1/2 to 5, who are under the protective services of the state of New Jersey. (Transportation available).
The Chen School
51 Rector Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Telephone: (973) 624-1681
Contact person: Reva Mosley, Executive Director
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Newark Day Center
43 Hill Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 7 a.m. - to 5:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Telephone: (973) 643-5710
Contact person: Trish Morris, Executive Director
Handicap accessible Yes
Bilingual:
Description: Provides childcare services for children ages 6 months to 5 years. Nutritional and recreational services are available. Training programs for entry-level childcare workers. Services provided through the Newark Fresh Air Fund. Founded in 1803, it is New Jersey's oldest social service agency.
Holy Rosary Day Nursery School
185 Parkhurst Street
Newark, NJ 07114
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 242-0426
Contact person: Sister Rosemary DiLauro
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Description: A preschool, kindergarten program covering various areas of child development. Indoor activities, outdoor activities, and quiet play as well as active play are provided. Two snacks and a hot lunch are served.
Grace West Early Childhood Learning and Development Center
125 Avon Avenue
Newark, NJ 07108
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 621-7275
Contact person: Marsena West
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: No
Description: Provides an early childhood learning curriculum that includes language development, reading, and mathematical skills.
Genesis Infant and Toddler Care
447 18th Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Telephone: (973) 242-5545
Contact person: Emily Mitchell, Director
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: No
Description: Genesis is dedicated to the caring and efficient care of infants and toddlers. Toilet training is provided.
St. Annie Community Day Care Center, Inc.
110 16th Avenue/P.O Box 3338
Newark, NJ 07103
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 642-4018
Contact person: Annie Ward, Director
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Description: A childcare center providing preschool services for children ages 2-1/2 to 4 years old. After-school and summer camp programs are provided for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Calvary Christian School (CCS)
17 Lyons Avenue
Newark, NJ 07112
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 pm.
Telephone: (973) 923-4222
Contact person: Dan Boyle, Principal
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: No
Description: CCS provides a high-quality academic education from a Christian perspective for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Babyland Nursery, Inc.
755 South Orange Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 399-3400
Contact person: Mary Smith
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: No
Description: Provides childcare, infant, and preschool foster care; domestic violence and child abuse programs.
Ironbound Children's Center
317 Elm Street
Newark, NJ 07105
432 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 589-6873
Contact person: Kathleen Calvopina or Mana Durkam
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Description: Provides care for children: newborns to 12 years old; family day care, preschool and after-school care, summer programs.
Mustard Seed Child Development Center
407 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 483-2162
Contact person: Dulce G. Angeles
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Description: Provides early childhood education curriculum, nutritional service, recreational program, referral services and parenting education, and mental and health screening services through existing resources from the City and the state of New Jersey. Educational field trips are sponsored, along with vision screening and lead testing.
Sarah Ward Nursery
27 Jay Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 482-3593
Contact person(s): Vayle Koloepfer and Barbara Bouza
Handicap accessible: No
Bilingual: Yes
Description: A 100 year-old day-care center providing care for 80 children ages 2-1/2 through kindergarten.
Newark Preschool Council, Inc.
10 Park Place, 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Administrative Office)
Telephone: (973) 621-5760
Contact person: Audrey West
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: Yes
Description: Provides full-day and half-day early childhood education classes (Head Start) for children 3 and 4 years old whose parents are income eligible; education, social services, special services, nutrition, health (medical & dental), and adult education programs are sponsored.
Newark Preschool Council, Inc.
Sharpe James Head Start Center
221 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07104
Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 624-9288 for enrollment or (973) 621-5760 for administration
Contact person: Sheila Misra
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: Yes
Description: The center serves children ages 3-1/2 to 4 years old only and offers a developmentally appropriate childhood curriculum (high scope). Each classroom is equipped with computers, and a state-of-the-art outdoor playground is on site. A nutritional program is offered. Strong parent involvement is encouraged.
United Academy
601 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Hours: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Telephone: (973) 643-7111
Contact person: Penny Lemon
Handicap accessible: Yes
Bilingual: No
Description: A private school that provides day care, elementary education, and "before and after" care to children from 2 years of age through the eighth grade.
