Schools near Lawrenceville, NJ

“WOW, we send both of our children to the Learning Center and have had such a great experience. Previously, our oldest went to Kiddie Academy, which was nice but there is really no comparison to the Learning Center. The owner, Liz, knows every kid by name and they love hanging out with her. We truly feel that the women who take care of our children are an extension of our family and we know that they are giving our kids the love and care that they deserve.

Pros:
- Play first environment
- No screens
- Teachers that care
- Bring your own food (they do offer snack times)
- Community environment: they are always doing fun activities that involve the whole family like Trunk-or-Treating, Thanksgiving lunch with your kids, and more so you can meet other parents.
- Loving environment
- Lots of outdoor play”

“We have had such a wonderful experience at Inclusive Montessori. The staff is amazing, caring, attentive, and dedicated, and my child is always so happy here. The owner, Syeda Lubna Haroon, is incredibly kind, cooperative, and thoughtful. I highly recommend this school to any family looking for a nurturing and supportive environment.”

“The best place for my daughter! She absolutely loves ALLL the teachers! A good feeling as a parent is when you feel and know they are treating your child like their own, and all of the teachers are amazing and treat them like their own!! Facility is nice and clean! Super spacious! Lots of activities! And they include the littles in almost everything they can do! They have the best parties ( carnival theme, luau ) we love it!!”

“Very happy with their service. My daughter has been going here for three weeks now and hasn’t missed a single day or gotten sick. I’m a very picky parent when it comes to childcare—this is her third daycare—and I finally feel at ease. The director and staff truly pay attention and treat each child as an individual with their own personality and needs. You can feel the care the moment you walk in.”

“As I reflect on 2025 and look at pictures of my growing daughter, I can’t help but smile at all of the pictures we have at our favorite place - Gymboree.

She is 2.5 years old now, but we started coming here last Winter, shortly after she began running around and needing more stimulation. Although shy and reserved at times, she has truly come out of her shell here. I can’t thank the owner and staff enough for the care they put into our kids.

We started our journey in the runners class, moved up to the explorers class, and more recently have began gentle separation in the PreK steps classroom as well. Due to the varying classes including those for mixed ages/abilities, I have been able to have many “play-dates” with friends who have little ones of all ages. We celebrated our daughter’s 2nd birthday this past year and all of the parents raved about how much fun their children had.

My daughter requests to come here daily and this has truly become our home away from home!”

“We are so grateful for the love and care our child receives at TLE. The staff truly treat the children like family and provide parents with great peace of mind.

A special thank you to Ms. Jasmine and Ms. Ashley for taking such wonderful care of my little one, and to Ms. Hanisha for always being supportive, understanding, and helpful. Ms. Renu and Ms. Mary are also incredibly kind and caring.

Everyone at TLE is patient, compassionate, and dedicated. My child is happy, safe, and thriving here. I highly recommend TLE to any parent looking for a nurturing and trustworthy daycare.”

“We love PNS! The teachers are caring, the environment is safe and nurturing, and my kids has learned and grown so much. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a great preschool experience!”

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at The Goddard School in Skillman! From the moment our son started attending, we’ve seen tremendous growth in his confidence, social skills, and love for learning. The teachers and staff are nurturing, professional, and truly dedicated to each child’s development.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, blending play-based learning with strong academic foundations. Every day, our son comes home excited to share what he’s learned — from science experiments to storytime adventures. The communication from the school is also outstanding, keeping us informed and involved every step of the way.

We’re so grateful for the warm, safe, and enriching environment Goddard Skillman provides. It has been the perfect first step in our son’s educational journey!”

“Goddard is incredibly special to our family. Everyone here, From the owner, to the wonderful ladies in the office, to every teacher is special. They are kind, loving, and always there for our family. Our boys love coming here and we always feel so good brining them here because not only are they so loved and well cared for, but they learn so much here. Their speech exploded being at school here. Goddard was th best possible decision our family made. We are incredibly grateful to everyone here who is apart of our village!”

“Our son spent three amazing years at Bright Horizons in Princeton, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Sapid, miss qua, miss Carlin and his best friend Toni were exceptional so caring, patient, and truly dedicated. Diane, the director, created a warm and welcoming environment where we always felt supported.

Our son grew so much in confidence, joy, and curiosity thanks to their care. We’re incredibly grateful and will always look back on this time with love. Highly recommended!”

“We truly feel that we made the right choice with this daycare. Our son started here as an infant at 10 months old, and now at 28 months, he is happy, confident, and truly flourishing.

Every morning, he walks in with a smile—and in the evenings, he often doesn’t want to leave, which is the best sign we could ask for as parents.

We’re especially grateful for the variety of activities, the thoughtful guidance, and the genuine care provided by the team. It’s clear that the staff truly cares about each child’s development and well-being.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone—from the teachers to the admin team, the director, and the owners. You all make such a difference, and we appreciate you more than words can say. ❤️”

“My son has been going here since he was 1 and I have to say it’s been an amazing experience. The teacher are hands on and very communicative. The school is very welcoming and i will definitely miss the administrators when my son takes the next steps into kindergarten.”

“Amazing experience. I have no words to express my gratitude towards such excellent and knowledgeable teachers especially, Miss Ritu, Miss Pihu and Miss Manisha. They really have a great experience to handle kids, teach them good manners, reading, writing and what not. My child misses them a lot and talks most of the time about them. Me and my husband are very grateful that we enrolled him at Lightbridge. I would 100 percent recommend this child care. Thank you a lot lovely teachers ?”

“I can’t imagine a better daycare than Edgebrook KinderCare. Every teacher and staff member is kind, patient, and genuinely dedicated to the children. Miss Crystal is exceptional—she goes above and beyond every day, teaching not only academics but also life skills and positivity. Miss Vicki, the director, is incredibly responsive and always ready to help with any questions or concerns. We couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!”

“We are thrilled with the services and support provided by the Goddard School.The teachers are true partners in child development. The daily reports and photos help us as parents to understand our child's development more completely. We also deeply appreciate the kindness and warmth of the staff- it means the world to us.”

“We have been a part of the A Child's World Family for 13 years. I can not put into words how much the staff has meant to our children and our family. Our children have felt so loved and safe with the amazing staff. We are forever grateful for how much knowledge and skills they have given our children!”

“Our kids have been going to Village Learning Center for almost three years. They have been great working with us to accomodate our childrens needs. The teachers go above and beyond for their students. Pickup and drop off is fast and easy. Plus the kids love to visit the centers resident rabbit, Pepper.”

“I was responsible for my friend’s keys while he was getting married at this church. I left them in the pews by mistake and we didn’t realize they were missing until he was on his honeymoon. This caused a lot of stress and put a great strain on our friendship. The kind and caring staff here helped me locate the keys, which was the first step in rebuilding our damaged relationship.”

“This school is a rare gem. This was our 3 year olds first time in any school, and he THRIVED! The teachers are all so warm and welcoming, and very engaged with the students. It is a true community that you build being involved with Cherry Hill Nursery School. The staff is amazing, and most teachers and staff were at one point parents of students, so they are very invested in the wellbeing of the children here. We intentionally skipped out on the public preK this year so he could finish out with Cherry Hill. Truly could not recommend this school more for littles starting out in PreK!”

“A gem of a little preschool nestled in Rocky Hill’s historic schoolhouse building. We felt really lucky that we were able to secure a place for our daughter here we when she was three. Nurturing teachers who fill the childrens’ days with creative activities and lots of fun play, our daughter absolutely loved her time here and, being a coop, it felt really special to be able to directly witness this part of her life/development on days helping out in the classroom.”

“This daycare is easily the best decision my husband and I made. Pam put us at ease from the very first day our son attended. We were already so nervous about switching daycares as we just moved to the area and we knew the transition would be tough for our son who had made so many friends in his previous school. I was nearly in tears the first day we dropped him off. Pam stayed with him to get him adjusted to the classroom and even checked in with me to let me know how he was doing. I love that at kiddie academy, our child isn’t just one of the many kids who attend this daycare. Many of the staff members know my son by first name and greet him whenever they see him. You can tell how much they care for each and every child in this school. I read countless reviews when deciding on a daycare for my child. I had literally lost sleep researching all the daycares in the area and reading reviews from other parents. I knew after we toured kiddie academy Hamilton that this is where our son would excel. He’s been attending for a few short months but WOW, we have seen such a huge change in him! He speaks more at home, has picked up so many new words and phrases and our once VERY picky eater (who would only eat goldfish and teddy grahams) was eating nutritious meals provided daily by the school and using utensils! Thank you kiddie academy Hamilton for giving our boy so much love and attention. We have nothing but praise for this school and the wonderful staff ?”

“We’re extremely happy with the switch we made to Discovery Daycare. Simply put they do not make people like Jacqueline anymore. Her team here at Discovery is amazing. They are so caring, considerate and genuinely love my kids as their own. They constantly go above and beyond to make us parents feel included. My kids have flourished here and we couldn’t recommend it enough!”

“We absolutely love Lightbridge Academy of Lawrenceville! As a parent, there is nothing more important than knowing your child is safe, loved, and cared for, and that is exactly how I feel every single day. The care they provide is truly amazing, and all of the teachers are so patient, kind, loving, and dedicated to the children. The staff creates such a happy, welcoming environment, and it truly feels like family. My child has learned and grown so much since attending Lightbridge, and I am beyond thankful for the positive impact they have had on him both academically and socially. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing he is in such caring hands every day. All of the teachers are fabulous, but I especially want to give a special shoutout to Ms. Nay, Ms. Jada, Ms. Elena, and Ms. Alex for the huge impact they have had on my child's growth and learning. Their love, patience, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and I am so grateful for everything they do. I would recommend Lightbridge Academy of Lawrenceville to everyone I know without hesitation. We are so thankful to be part of such an amazing school community!”

“After exploring many preschools in the area, we could not be more pleased that we chose DNPCCNS for our children. They have blossomed in the nurturing and enriching classroom environments created by the teachers. Each day, they run into school with huge smiles on their faces. The teachers and staff truly go above and beyond to meet the social-emotional and academic needs of each student. All of the head teachers are experienced and state certified. There is also a strong sense of community among the families, and there are various student events throughout the year to help foster these relationships. We are so grateful for everything DNPCCNS has done for our family. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and caring preschool that also prepares children for future success in elementary school.”

“My son has only attended this facility for a short time, but I am already so impressed! This place and the staff REALLY care so much about the kids, and put in time to update with pictures and videos all day long. Each staff member I meet is always all smiles and so welcoming. Truly a blessing, my son finally loves getting up in the morning to attend a program.”

“We switched our 2 children from a previous daycare toKindercare Yardley in September and we have no regrets!! Every teacher is super nice and educated. The Director is also very friendly and quickly responds to emails. I absolutely love their program and the teachers are very good at sending pictures, videos and updates throughout the day to keep you informed on how your child’s day is going. My children have learned so much already in just 2 months and they both love going to school. My youngest had horrible separation anxiety as she was home with me for 6 months due to Covid and they worked with her everyday. She now will walk into the center by herself with no tears!! I also love that they offer a phonics class which I just signed my oldest up for. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with Kindercare Yardley!!”

“My daughter's and I had the most wonderful experience attending Kids Corner. We still drop in when in the area to say hi. I recommend kids corner to everyone in need of child care.”

“I’m so thankful we chose to bring our son here. The teachers are patient, caring, and overall great with the kids. The owner (and teacher!) Ms. Mara, has created a very welcoming environment and you can tell she’s very invested in these kids and their success.

The kids are given a significant amount of playtime, in which they are given the opportunity to explore the classroom and find what best peaks their interest. (When weather permits, they are outside a great deal as well) Art projects and educational lessons are fun and engaging. (You’ll notice a lot of hands-on learning and sensory play)

During some months (especially summer) the classes go on field trips or have visitors come to school. Considering most schools have done away with those types of experiences, it’s nice that the kids can have that here, before they’re off to Kindergarten.

This school is run with children at the forefront. They’ve truly exceeded my expectations and there aren’t many negative things to be said. My son looks forward to going to school each day and the amount of growth we’ve seen has been incredible to watch. He’s more confident, articulate, patient, and eager to learn.”

“We absolutely love this school for our son! Owner, Lynn & Director, Holly are so sweet and welcoming. All the teachers are so kind and wonderful with the children. My son is 2 years old and started at 5 months old. I absolutely love everything about this school!”