Growing Seeds
Learning Academy

The Best Childcare Center
in Somerset South, NJ.

Are you wondering why parents in Somerset South, NJ keep raving about our Center?

Our best rating on Google is just one measure of our success, but the real measure is the happy and thriving children we see every day at our daycare center.

We are the highest rated daycare on google by parents in Somerset South, NJ!

As a top-notch childcare center and preschool near you, we offer a wide range of creative learning programs and activities designed to foster curiosity and a love for early learning.

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

See for yourself why we’re the highest-rated childcare
center on Google by parents in Somerset South, NJ.

Why Growing Seeds Learning Academy. is the best childcare center in SOMERSET SOUTH, NJ?

Our goal is to ensure that your child receives the best possible care and education. That starts with choosing the most qualified and dedicated professionals in the field.

Ms. Yuri

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Mel

LEAD TEACHER/PROFESORA

Ms. Laura

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Karla

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Josefina

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Daniseb

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Carolina

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Vanessa

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Nikki

Lead Teacher/Profesora

Ms. Aminata

Program Director

Our facilities are designed to promote safety, stringent hygiene practices, comfort, and creativity with state-of-the-art security systems and spacious classrooms and play area.
Our community of satisfied parents can attest to the positive impact our center has had on their children’s lives. We invite you to hear their stories and learn more about the exceptional experiences we create for our little ones.
Located in the heart of Rockaway, our facility is easily accessible for busy families. We offer a variety of scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, and after school care to accommodate your family’s needs.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your child
the best start in life!

Schedule a free tour now and discover Somerset South’s top choice for childcare.

Comprehensive Child Development

We provide personalized care and education tailored to each stage of a child’s growth and development, from newborns to 13-year-olds, including: socialization, physical activity, creative play and special activities during summer and holiday breaks.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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
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
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

(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

(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.
Testimonials
I have experienced a lot of teachers within my years of having kids in the preschool system and I have never meet anyone more wonderful then Mrs. Marilyn Carter. The patience and the kindness I have seen her give to other children as well as my own is truly amazing. Mrs. Carter is very friendly and easy to talk too. And her creativeness is truly awesome. She an all around wonderful, amazing, and awesome teacher.
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Robyn Carter

Seemed like very nice people, but not a fan of the location (there’s a weed dispensary next to it and a high traffic parking lot. Didn’t feel safe. The inside was a bit of a mess with a foul odor. The center has a very big space. Reminds me of a large railroad style apartment and the rooms are not really rooms but separated by dark shades. How can anyone concentrate with the noise level and not an actual room to separate the kids properly Very disorganized and messy nothing compared to what I searched on their website. I wanted to like this place based on their google reviews, but after speaking to a parent that was outside they said how much they disliked the environment with much staff turnover and most of the reviews were made by the staff themselves! Sorry but I will be heading to Little Honors.
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LeeLee & New New

I can honestly say that, from the tour that I first had with Ms. Marilyn, my fears and my apprehensiveness went away almost immediately. Not only did the place have a different feeling than other centers, but I could clearly see that everyone, just from their interactions with the kids and the parents alike, were genuine and positive. I truly feel blessed that I found this place, and I thank God that everything has worked out. Also, a big shout out to Ms. Marilyn, Mr Jose and the aides, Who have been an amazing support. Ms Marilyn has truly been an amazing teacher for my son, and she has brought so much joy, not only to my son’s life, but my family’s as well. For me, it was hard to find good support and teachers who were dedicated, but, each day I can clearly see from my son’s progress, and also how happy he is that they have been good for and to him. He actually looks forward to going to school everyday. He has made friends and he is talking much more than he was when he started. They do a really good and thorough job with their curriculum as well––always working on exciting and interesting projects and really helping the students to grow and learn. I also appreciate that they share pictures of the different activities they do each day with him. Anyway, I’m just so thankful for this place and all the teachers here! 😊
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asfa Griffin

This center shows amazing love and care for all the children and families. They staff is always engaging, kind, and knowledgeable!
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Kim

My son has been going to Growing Seeds since he was 7 months. Honestly it was the best decision to bring him to this daycare, the teachers are very nice, caring and they love the kids so much! Just want to say thank you to Ms. Nikki, Ms. Angie, Ms. Josefina, and Ms. Dani for always taking care of my son in the best way and making him feel at home.
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Marleni Torres-Castro

My niece’s child goes to Growing Seeds. The changes I’ve been seeing in her son’s development in just a short amount of time has really been impressive. The daycare is always involving parents and families in events and activities. I’m grateful for the school in my families life.
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Rebecca Jaka

Very responsible and Trustworthy staff. I have both my kids at Growing seeds and I couldn’t be happier with the way they treat them and with how much they have learned. The teachers post tons of picture and videos throughout the day so I know what they do each day and they are always so happy to spend the day at the center. 100% recommend.
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Adrian Cordero

I am writing this review as parent seeking care. I reached out to the school & spoke with either the director or owner she was great and very sweet on the phone. I had to reschedule my tour due to personal reasons . I had reached out to schedule my tour and it took a week to get a response back … finally got a confirmed date. Great. I showed up.. not only was the day care dirty but everything was a mess and no one at the desk to greet you or SECURITY!!???? Hello…. Why was I able to just walk in and no adult there. Red flag number 1 , then I looked into where the “classrooms” are …. There’s no ROOMS… it’s one big room with plastic dividers up to separate the class rooms and again it was DIRTY, unorganized. I was there for about 5 minutes and no one came out or to the door nothing … your child can walk out at any time and there’s zero cleanliness. Someone came out after me walking out to apologize for the wait and I told her I’m sorry I can’t send my child here and for the price?! The learning experience is a few hundred more … it’s WORTH IT.
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Havanna Velazquez

My son and I both love the staff at growing seeds and all they have to offer. They do so many fun projects with the kids everyday and really make learning fun. They provide a safe and loving environment and I never have to wonder if my son is okay. I truly appreciate all of the updates they provide daily through their secure app. They are constantly holding events for the kids and allowing parents to be involved. I could not have asked for a better team for my child. I also really appreciate the family atmosphere the school provides. All of the teachers in the school know my child by name and he feels comfortable with all of them to tend to any issue that may arise. I really cannot say enough good things about growing seeds!!!
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lindsy jacob

Excellent center childcare. Super recommended, since they have a qualified staff, especially Ms. Dani who is the best manager that can exist, being so responsible and dedicated to her workSuper recommended, since they have a qualified staff, especially Ms. Dani who is the best manager that can exist, being so responsible and dedicated to her work 👏🙌👍🤗 They are the best there is👏👏🙌👍🤗 Congratulations on the great work you doCongratulations on the great work you do 👏👏👏🙌🤗🙏 Best of all experiences with my kids 🤗🤗🤗

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Juhanay Puerta

Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups do you accept at your daycare?

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.

What is the teacher-to-child ratio at your daycare?

Our teacher-to-child ratio varies depending on the age group. For infants, we maintain a ratio of 1:4, while for older children, the ratio can be 1:10. This ensures that each child receives personalized attention and care.

Are your teachers and staff certified and trained?

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.

Do you offer any extracurricular activities or enrichment programs?

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.

What are your operating hours?

Our daycare is open from 6:30AM-6:30PM , 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.

Do you provide meals and snacks for the children?

Yes, we provide nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, following strict dietary guidelines to ensure the health and well-being of your child. We also accommodate special dietary needs and allergies upon request.

How do you handle discipline and behavior management?

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.

How do you communicate with parents about their child's progress?

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.

To enroll your child, please schedule a tour of our facility to learn more about our programs and meet our staff. Following the tour, you can complete the enrollment forms and provide the necessary documentation to secure your child's spot.

If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you make the best decision for your child’s care and education.

Contact our friendly team to learn more about our childcare programs and scheduling options. We’re always happy to help you find the perfect solution for your family’s needs.

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