The teachers at Mahwah KinderCare have their Bachelor's Degrees or their Child Development Associate's credential and many have been at our center for 13-15 years.
They are dedicated educators who have a passion for children and teaching.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Mahwah KinderCare. We are excited to meet with you and your family. Our educational philosophy addresses the whole child with an emphasis on your child's growth in their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
- At KinderCare Learning Centers, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Our center offers a campus like setting with a keypad entry, three fenced in playgrounds with age appropriate equipment and a staff that is CPR and First Aid certified. We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site and Fire and Disaster drills are conducted on a regular basis.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCA, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumni successful with career achievements through high-quality education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from KinderCare at Mahwah?
KinderCare at Mahwah famous alumni include: Alumni successful with career achievements through high-quality education..
When is the application deadline for KinderCare at Mahwah?
The application deadline for KinderCare at Mahwah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to KinderCare at Mahwah is Ctc (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Elizabeth School (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Elizabeth School
(Catholic)
700 Greenwood Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11
Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
485 Wyckoff Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-7140
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-7140
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Barnert Temple Preschool ![Barnert Temple Preschool Photo - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.]( "Barnert Temple Preschool Photo - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
747 State Route 208 S
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ctc
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
2.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students
70 Wyckoff Ave
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-6078
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-6078
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students Tuition listed
2000 Route 208
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-3331
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Don Bosco Preparatory High School ![Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.]( "Don Bosco Preparatory High School Photo - Math classes are required for all four years at the Prep, and students study at the college prep, honors, or advanced placement levels.")
All-boys (Catholic)
492 N. Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 337-8003
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 69 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Elizabeth School
(Catholic)
700 Greenwood Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11
Ctc
Special Education School
321 Prospect St
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
Midland Park, NJ 07432
(201) 612-5677
2.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 81 students
100 West Prospect St.
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-6160
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-6160
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Elizabeth School
(Catholic)
700 Greenwood Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-1481
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
585 Wyckoff Ave
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3888
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Saint Paul
(Catholic)
187 Wyckoff Ave
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 327-1108
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11
Wyckoff Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
485 Wyckoff Ave
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-7140
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 891-7140
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 193 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Barnert Temple Preschool ![Barnert Temple Preschool Photo - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.]( "Barnert Temple Preschool Photo - Tasting tomatoes right off the vine of Barnert's large working garden. Food is harvested and sold and the proceeds are donated to the Center for Food Action.")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
747 State Route 208 S
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 848-1027
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 Lees Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
New Vernon, NJ 07976
(973) 267-6398
9385.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
160 Hillcrest Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2240
9386.8 miles
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
James Street & Ogden Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2090
9387 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Glenwild Circle
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
9387 miles
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Mills Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 292-2190
9387.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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