Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zadie's Early Childhood Center
About the School
- Zadie's Early Childhood Center in East Orange, NJ, enrolls 145 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban early learning program.
- Founded in 2010, the school serves a fully diverse student body with 100% students of color, ranking in the top 20% for diversity among New Jersey private schools.
- The center offers summer school and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 145:1 with one teacher on staff.
- The co–ed program operates in a large suburb community and follows a casual dress code for students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Zadie's Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1,200 per month
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Zadie's Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Zadie's Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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All-boys (Catholic)
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(973) 325-6626
Distance: 1.5 mi
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All-boys (Catholic)
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(973) 325-6626
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(973) 429-8110
Distance: 3.0 mi
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Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 26
Jewish
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(973) 602-3600
Distance: 3.8 mi
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Gr: K-1 | 214 students
Daycare / Preschool
91 S Harrison St
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 672-2430
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
115 Telford St
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(973) 674-2326
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
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(973) 762-5169
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
100 Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(197) 332-5440
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
60 West St
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(973) 429-8110
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 55 students
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1099 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 371-2451
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
461 Vose Ave
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(973) 762-6451
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 91 students
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222 Irvington Avenue
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(973) 763-0113
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
172 Academy St
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(973) 762-5169
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
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(973) 736-9451
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(973) 674-2326
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(973) 673-9200
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(973) 371-2451
Distance: 1.2 mi
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518 Valley St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-0700
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Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
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215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
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120 Northfield Ave
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(973) 325-6626
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
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(973) 268-1310
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(973) 622-1613
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(973) 672-2430
Distance: 0.6 mi
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Catholic
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Christian
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(973) 674-3151
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Alternative School
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(973) 677-0700
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
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(973) 672-4124
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Christian
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(973) 674-3151
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Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
1099 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07106
(973) 371-2451
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
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Daycare / Preschool
33-41 Tompkins Street
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(973) 678-2550
Distance: 1.2 mi
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Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
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School Reviews
5 7/29/2023
Exceptional school. Wonderful staff and curriculum. A true gem. Highly recommend.
5 3/22/2017
I am sorry this school doesnt go all the way to fifth grade. The quality of care is exceptional. Zadies is more than just babysitting. There's curriculum making sure they are learning at every stage. My daughter is way ahead of the curve going into Kindergarten.
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