Located in South Plainfield, NJ, Creative Kids Academy serves 77 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburban early childhood program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 7 teachers supporting educational activities for young children.
Creative Kids Academy holds memberships in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and a state or regional independent school association.
Approximately 30 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting demographic diversity within the suburban community.
The academy offers preschool and kindergarten education with a total K–12 enrollment of 35 students in the South Plainfield area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Kids Academy?
The application deadline for Creative Kids Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Creative Kids Academy is Koinonia Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Savior Academy (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
149 S Plainfield Ave
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
(908) 822-5890
1.3 miles
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1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 278 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
1.4 miles
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Precious Moments Academy
Daycare / Preschool
358 N Ave
Dunellen, NJ 88122
(732) 424-0770
Dunellen, NJ 88122
(732) 424-0770
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
502 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-7788
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
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