Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center

"Young children are explorers, investigators, scientists — trying to make sense of their world through interactions with the environment, adults and other children.
They are active learners, continuously incorporating new information with that which they already know.
Therefore, everything is the child's curriculum; every experience, conversation, observation, whether purposefully planned or inadvertent, is influential.
Young children develop and learn best when their physical, social and emotional needs are considered as important as their academic successes.
They need nurturing adults who understand child development and truly enjoy children.
They deserve specially educated teachers who value this unique stage of life and are dedicated to helping each child become an independent, life-long learner; teachers who will provide a safe community where social skills are practiced, risks can be taken, and self esteem flourishes.
Children deserve teachers that respect the value of and safeguard every child's right to play.
Play is the very core of children's learning and accordingly, our curriculum.
Rutgers-Livingston Day Care is proud to hold the distinction of being part of the very first group of early childhood programs in the nation, as well as the first program in New Jersey, to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.".

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,620
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1974

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Concentration is the key to success
  • "Young children are explorers, investigators, scientists — trying to make sense of their world through interactions with the environment, adults and other children. They are active learners, continuously incorporating new information with that which they already know. Therefore, everything is the child's curriculum; every experience, conversation, observation, whether purposefully planned or inadvertent, is influential. Young children develop and learn best when their physical, social and emotional needs are considered as important as their academic successes. They need nurturing adults who understand child development and truly enjoy children. They deserve specially educated teachers who value this unique stage of life and are dedicated to helping each child become an independent, life-long learner; teachers who will provide a safe community where social skills are practiced, risks can be taken, and self esteem flourishes. Children deserve teachers that respect the value of and safeguard every child's right to play. Play is the very core of children's learning and accordingly, our curriculum. Rutgers-Livingston Day Care is proud to hold the distinction of being part of the very first group of early childhood programs in the nation, as well as the first program in New Jersey, to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center cost?
Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center's tuition is approximately $1,620 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center?
The application deadline for Rutgers-livingston Day Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,620
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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