Best Reviewed Preschool and Hulafrog.com's 2015 Most Loved Learning Center in New Jersey.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Aug 28, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Rates vary depending on program options selected
Admissions Director
Janice Dube
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning Well, Enjoying Life, Exceeding Expectations
- Our daily drive is to be a school where great learning takes place within a warm, supportive and creative environment. Through experienced and enthusiastic teachers, children`s learning is personalized and challenges them to develop their thoughtfulness and confidence while increasing their knowledge and skills. Integral to this is our commitment to working in partnership with parents in the learning process, and a strong drive to ensure we broaden children`s experiences of international-mindedness and cultural diversity.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield offer a summer program?
Yes, Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield?
The application deadline for Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield is Timothy Christian School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
71 Ethel Rd W
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-0029
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-0029
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Ethel Rd Ste 105a Durham Center
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lake Nelson Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 41 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lake Nelson Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 12
Our Lady Of Fatima School
(Catholic)
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
2.8 miles
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Boys'
All-boys (Jewish)
71 Ethel Rd W
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-0029
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-0029
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Tuition listed
Lake Nelson Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 41 students Tuition listed
Little Flower Montessori School
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1 Ethel Rd Ste 105a Durham Center
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lake Nelson Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 41 students Tuition listed
Kinder College
Daycare / Preschool
1110 Centennial Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0070
2 miles
Gr: K | 37 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Lower Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
9347.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
9347.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
9347.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
9347.8 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
9347.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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