Growing Seeds

Learning Academy

New Jersey’s most loved childcare center!

Why Kids and Families Love Us?

We focus on providing a warm and loving environment where children can explore, learn, and develop to their full potential.

Great Teachers

Our teachers are motivated, dedicated & friendly.

Exciting Events

Year-round events that engage parents, families, and the local community.

Creative Curriculum

The Creative Curriculum® focuses on child development in 4 areas.

Fun & Learning

We create fun learning activities in a nurturing environment so students enjoy learning.

Safe & Secure

Education is important, but nothing matters more than the safety, security and health of your child.

Hours

Belleville

6:30AM - 6:30PM

Rockaway

7:00AM-6:00PM

Kearny North

7:00AM-6:00PM

Kearny South

7:00AM - 6:00PM

Paterson

7:00AM-6:00PM

Somerset South

7:00AM-5:30PM

Somerset North

7:00AM-5:30PM

Chatham

8:00AM-6:00PM

Jersey City

7:00AM-7:00PM

Mahwah

7:30am - 5:30pm

Extended Care Hours Available.

Our Classes

Growing Dandelions

(0 months to 1 year old)
From day one, babies need to be stimulated properly to improve their fine motor abilities as well as their ability to think and communicate with others.

Growing
Sunflowers

Growing Sunflowers

(1 year old to 2 years old)
Our Growing Sunflowers program provides specialized care, stimulating activities, and an environment that fosters healthy growth and development for the littlest ones.

Growing
Lilies

Growing Lilies

(2 years old to 3 years old)
Focuses on fostering curiosity and independence through interactive play, hands-on learning experiences, and age appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Growing Daisies

(3 years old to 4 years old)
Our Preschool Growing Daisies program, tailored for 3 to 4-year olds, emphasizes a blend of structured learning and creative play to build essential skills, confidence, and a love for learning.

Growing Tulips

(4 years old to 5 years old)
Helps prepare children for kindergarten with a curriculum that enhances literacy, math, and social skills through engaging, interactive activities and a focus on personal development.

School Aged

(Age K to 13)
Aimed at children from kindergarten to 13 years old, the School-Aged program offers academic support, extracurricular activities, and social opportunities to boost their learning experience, promote personal growth, and enhance school success.

Summer & Holidays

(Age K to 13)

Our Seasonal Adventurers program offers exciting summer and holiday camps filled with fun, educational activities, and memorable experiences that keep children engaged, learning, and entertained during school breaks.

Our Teachers

High quality education from highly qualified teachers and directors. Our teachers instruct using the Creative Curriculum®️ As a team, we create fun learning activities and a nurturing environment so that our students enjoy learning and engage with their peers. Our dedicated team has a passion for providing a high quality program that is designed to meet the needs of every child and their families. From Pre-K to school aged our teachers provide the enrichment that helps students flourish.

Ms. Joyce

Program Director

Ms. Nayla

Program Director

Ms. Waleska

Program Director

Ms. Jennifer

Program Director

Ms. Kimberly

Program Director

Ms. Aminata

Program Director

Ms Jareen

Program Director

Testimonials

My daughter loves Growing Seeds Academy. It’s been wonderful to see her actively engaging in cute sensory activities aimed at cultivating her intellectual development. Being an educator myself, I always worry about whether or not she is exploring her curiosity and being stimulated in a safe environment. Growing seeds provides all these experiences in spades

Wendy Pierre

I love Growing Seeds Learning Academy, I have a very good experience with the teachers and leadership. My son started there at 4 months and I felt so comfortable and at peace. He’s now 19 months and he always gives his teacher big hugs every morning when I drop him off. Thanks Growing Seeds, for the love.

Emi Ehimen

My 2 grandchildren attend GSLA. The facility is great, the teachers are creative and caring and experienced, and the curriculum is top notch. I am impressed with the staff’s attention to safety and wellness. I am so glad my grands are getting such a great start here!

Diane Reese

We are extremely happy with Growing Seeds at Rockaway! We love all the teachers – everyone is so caring and nice. My daughter is learning so much with them. And she loves going to daycare!!!! Thank you all for always doing your best! The Alicata family.

The Alicatas

I’m so happy I placed my baby girl in this daycare. She has been going there since she was 5 months old and she has learned so much over the past 2 years. It just amazes me how much she has learned. The staff are incredibly nice and caring!! Her teachers, Ms. Elisa is amazing…. I know my baby girl is always in good hands with them!! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for everything that you do for her!! 😘

Iesha Johnson

I love this place for my boys! They’re always excited to go to school and come out so happy 🙂

Solanlli Rosario

My daughter loves Growing Seeds Academy. It’s been wonderful to see her actively engaging in cute sensory activities aimed at cultivating her intellectual development. Being an educator myself, I always worry about whether or not she is exploring her curiosity and being stimulated in a safe environment. Growing seeds provides all these experiences in spades

Wendy Pierre

I love Growing Seeds Learning Academy, I have a very good experience with the teachers and leadership. My son started there at 4 months and I felt so comfortable and at peace. He’s now 19 months and he always gives his teacher big hugs every morning when I drop him off. Thanks Growing Seeds, for the love.

Emi Ehimen

My 2 grandchildren attend GSLA. The facility is great, the teachers are creative and caring and experienced, and the curriculum is top notch. I am impressed with the staff’s attention to safety and wellness. I am so glad my grands are getting such a great start here!

Diane Reese

We are extremely happy with Growing Seeds at Rockaway! We love all the teachers – everyone is so caring and nice. My daughter is learning so much with them. And she loves going to daycare!!!! Thank you all for always doing your best! The Alicata family.

The Alicatas

I’m so happy I placed my baby girl in this daycare. She has been going there since she was 5 months old and she has learned so much over the past 2 years. It just amazes me how much she has learned. The staff are incredibly nice and caring!! Her teachers, Ms. Elisa is amazing…. I know my baby girl is always in good hands with them!! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for everything that you do for her!! 😘

Iesha Johnson

I love this place for my boys! They’re always excited to go to school and come out so happy 🙂

Solanlli Rosario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our daycare accepts children from ages 0 months to 13 years old. We offer programs tailored to each age group to ensure appropriate care and education for every child.
Our teacher-to-child ratio varies depending on the age group. For us is important to remain with the state required ratio to ensure that each child receives personalized attention and care.
Yes, our educators hold certifications in Early Childhood Education and undergo regular professional development to stay current with the latest teaching methodologies. Our staff is also trained in CPR and first aid to ensure the safety and well-being of your child.
Yes, we offer a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, such as art, music, language, and physical education classes. These activities are designed to enhance your child’s learning experience and support their overall development.
Our daycare is open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. We offer full-time and part-time care, as well as drop-in options to accommodate your family’s unique scheduling needs.
We follow a positive discipline approach, focusing on guidance, redirection, and communication to help children develop self regulation and conflict resolution skills. Our goal is to create a respectful and supportive environment for all children.
We believe in maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates, parent-teacher conferences, and daily reports. We have made significant investments in technology to help parents communicate with teachers and understand their childs progress on a daily basis. We also encourage parents to reach out with any questions or concerns at any time.

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