King's Daughters Day School commits its resources and talents to innovative, quality approaches to child care, education and related family support.
The mission of The King's Daughters Day School is to provide children of working parents with developmentally appropriate educational programs in a nurturing environment in order to build a foundation for becoming responsible, productive members of society.
Our programs are designed to develop cognitive, language, socialization, and problem solving skills appropriate to each child's own age and abilities.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Kings Daughters Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Nurturing children’s development for over 110 years!'
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The King's Daughters Day School has committed its resources and talents to innovative, quality approaches to childhood education and related family support. The mission of the Day School is to provide children of working parents with developmentally appropriate educational programs in a nurturing environment in order to build a foundation for becoming responsible, productive members of society. The King's Daughters Day School commits its resources and talents to innovative, quality approaches to childcare education and related family support. The mission of The King's Daughters Day School is to provide children of working parents with developmentally appropriate educational programs in a nurturing environment in order to build a foundation for becoming responsible, productive members of society. Philosophy We believe that each child is an individual, and for that reason, our programs are designed to develop cognitive, language, socialization and problem solving skills appropriate to each child's own age and abilities. Children learn through play. Thus, we provide them with play activities that allow them to stretch their imaginations to the highest levels possible.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kings Daughters Day School's ranking?
Kings Daughters Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kings Daughters Day School?
The application deadline for Kings Daughters Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kings Daughters Day School is Al-Minhaal Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Growing Tree Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 44 students 0.4 miles 18 Park Place
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 754-5505
0.4
PK-K
44
Grades: NS-12 | 317 students 0.6 miles 232 E. Front St.
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 500-2706
0.6
NS-12
317
Sundance School
Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-5 | 71 students 0.9 miles 401 Greenbrook Rd
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 561-5055
0.9
PK-5
71
The Giving Nest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 146 students 1 miles 300 Clinton Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908) 754-2060
1
PK-K
146
Grades: PK-12 | 278 students 1 miles 1040 Plainfield Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 668-9883
1
PK-12
278
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
KDDS has a wonderful curriculum. I love how they work with me to enhance my daughter's learning experience. Preschoolers experience music and art throughout the curriculum and the facility is very clean and comfortable. Out of all the preschools in Plainfield, KDDS is my number one!
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