Childtime's educational daycare philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, named after the Italian city and the surrounding villages where the method took root after World War II.
Central to this philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning.
With these relationships in place, children develop a capacity for trust, competence and independence that helps them grow as students and people.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1967
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childtime?
The application deadline for Childtime is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Childtime located?
Childtime is located in the Pluckemin neighborhood of Bedminster, NJ.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Childtime is Somerset Hills Learning Institute (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bridgewater KinderCare (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Bridgewater KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 1.3 miles 1246 Route 202/206 North
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 658-4400
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 658-4400
1.3
NS-PK
n/a
Somerset Hills Learning Institute
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 22 students 1.3 miles 1810 Burnt Mills Rd
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 719-6400
1.3
1-12
22
Grades: PK-K | 187 students 1.6 miles 757 Route 202/206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 252-1166
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 252-1166
1.6
PK-K
187
Grades: PK-6 | 160 students 2.5 miles 361 Somerville Rd
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 580-0661
2.5
PK-6
160
Bonnie Brae School
All-boys | Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 66 students 2.9 miles 3415 Valley Rd
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 542-2729
2.9
7-12
66
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