Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
Greatstart Early Learning South Plainfield
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Well, Enjoying Life, Exceeding Expectations
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Rates vary depending on program options selected
Admissions Director
Janice Dube
Application URL
School Notes
- Best Reviewed Preschool and Hulafrog.com's 2015 Most Loved Learning Center in New Jersey.
- 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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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 161 students
All-boys (Jewish)
71 Ethel Rd W
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-0029
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Ethel Rd Ste 105a Durham Center
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Seventh Day Adventist
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Seventh Day Adventist
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
All-boys (Catholic)
145 Plainfield Rd
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7600
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
1000 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 667-5300
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
499 New Market Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 968-5555
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 161 students
All-boys (Jewish)
71 Ethel Rd W
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-0029
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Seventh Day Adventist
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students
Montessori School
6 Kilmer Rd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 339-9041
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Ethel Rd Ste 105a Durham Center
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 287-8880
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 239 students
Seventh Day Adventist
555 S Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0626
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 41 students
Daycare / Preschool
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 445-4747
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
1110 Centennial Ave
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0070
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(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
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Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
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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:
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Top 50%10
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Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
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Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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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%
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(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Rank:
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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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