New Friends Childcare & Preschool's philosophy is to provide a home away from home, that respects the child's family and reinforces the importance of the parent child relationships.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New Friends Childcare & Preschool often compared to?
New Friends Childcare & Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Candyland, Inc., Little Genius Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for New Friends Childcare & Preschool?
The application deadline for New Friends Childcare & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to New Friends Childcare & Preschool is Rabbi Jacob Joseph School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Yeshivat Netivot Montessori (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Plainfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
100 Seymour Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Reenas Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
1131 Raritan Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 985-5646
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 985-5646
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
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Daycare / Preschool
201 South Third Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
All-boys (Jewish)
1 Plainfield Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6533
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students
Reenas Bais Yaakov
All-girls (Jewish)
1131 Raritan Ave
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 985-5646
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 985-5646
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2008 Ethel Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0300
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 Thomas Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 238-0038
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 238-0038
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
100 Seymour Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 15 students
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Center School
Special Education School
2 Riverview Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
Somerset, NJ 08873
(908) 253-3870
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2 Harrison Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-5052
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-5052
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
91 Jefferson Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-4626
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
100 Seymour Ave
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 985-6633
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Daycare / Preschool
201 South Third Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-5437
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
417 Montgomery Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 545-4997
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 25 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2 Harrison Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-5052
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-5052
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cadwalader Elementary School
(Math: ≤10%)
501 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4850
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4850
9343.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clara Parker Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4880
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4880
9343.1 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
9343.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
9343.2 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rutherford Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
9343.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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