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anyone know a good daycare/preschool in Wayne?

Hi everyone!  I haven't been on here in a really long time.  I've been looking for a new daycare/preschool for my almost 3yo. & thought I'd check in to see if anyone is in the area.  I work full time & unfortunately do not have family in the area, so I really need to find a good school with before & after care.  So many preschools are on the same schedule as the public schools & I'd rather not have that worry until I have no choice.  She's in a place now, but I'm not really happy with it.

Anyone know anything about the boys & girls club preschool or the PAL preschool (I think it's little footsteps)?  or any place that you can highly recommend?

Thanks so much!

Re: anyone know a good daycare/preschool in Wayne?

  • Where in wayne? Is it close enough to cedar grove? My kids go to the learning experience on rt 23 and we really like it there.
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  • Two good friends of mine send their kids to Goddard; another is a teacher there. They're all so happy with it.

    I dont know anything about the B&G Club preschool but know my friend is paying for another year of private preschool rather than put her kid in the public, half day Wayne K program because she really does  not like the Club (she's very familiar with it via her niece, whi is 12 and goes there). 

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  • we had our DD in The Learning Experience in wayne.  we really loved it there.

    i've heard great things about goddard, too.  the only thing i noticed (it's on the way to TLE) is that depending on the direction you're coming from, it's hard to actually get in.  strange but i figured i'd give a heads up if you're going there to check it out.

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  • My neighbor goes to Goddard and loves it. We are doing boys and girls club in September. Now I'm a little nervous after reading Amy robs post. Im also going to check out the learning experience for my youngest who will be 3.5 in September. 
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    My neighbor goes to Goddard and loves it. We are doing boys and girls club in September. Now I'm a little nervous after reading Amy robs post. Im also going to check out the learning experience for my youngest who will be 3.5 in September. 
    To clarify - my friend was just concerned about the club's after-school program relative to the structure that her kid needs. Her niece/cousin has been going there for years and loves it and her mom is happy with it.
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  • I heard good things about the PAL and it is reasonably priced.

    A few neighbors use Goddard. Another one is Donna Reid.

    The one negative I had with Learning Experience was the driveway/parking. Small lot and a hill (guess this winter would have been ok!).

     

     

  • My daughter went to immaculate Heart of Mary on ratzer for preschool. I really liked it. I only did 2/3 half days, but I know they also have the full day with before and after care. Not sure if you are Catholic. I have a lot of friends at Apple Montessori and a few at Ready Set Grow. As for RSG, I call bs on having to wait on line to register for something and you have to do that there for yearly scheduling apparently.
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  • Thank you everyone for your replies.  I'm going to follow-up on these & continue to take recommendations.  If anyone has any more input I'd love to hear!

     I did look into Immaculate Heart & ReadySetGrow, but my understanding was that they also go along with the Wayne Public School calendar which includes spring break - I know I'll have to deal with this when she goes to public school, but I'd rather not worry about it until then.  AND, I totally agree that it's bs that you have to stand in line at 4am to register (RSG).

    We are currently using one of the Apple extensions - while I love the program, I am having a few issues with the staff at this establishment.  I can switch her to one of the two other buildings but one only has kids til 4pm then she'd be alone until 4:30/5 when I can pick her up, and the other building costs $300 more/month.  ugh!

  • I live in Wayne but I take my daughter to 123 Kinderstar Day School in Fairfield. It's on 46E. We have been there since June and we love it. 

     http://www.123kinderstar.com/

      

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