Frequently Asked Questions

We care for children across four developmental stages: Infant Care, Pre-Toddler Care, Toddler Care, and Intermediate Pre-K. Placement is based on your child's developmental readiness rather than age alone, so we will talk through the best fit for your family during your tour. In our area, public schools offer pre-K starting in September when a child turns 3 (with a September 30th cutoff). At that point, your child graduates from our program and moves on to public pre-K. Our job is to prepare every child to confidently enter that next step.

Three commitments most child care centers do not make. First, we build a community of families, not a transactional drop-off. Many families stay connected for years after their children graduate. Second, we invest in professional development at every level, from the owner down to teacher assistants, through coaching, training, and ongoing learning. Third, we offer a fully immersive bilingual Spanish/English program from infancy, where both languages are woven throughout the entire day, not delivered as a once-a-week lesson.

Yes, we partner closely with families on potty training. When the time is right, we schedule a meeting with you to walk through our approach, set shared expectations, and make sure both your child and your family are ready before we begin. Potty training works best as a partnership between home and the center, and we want every child to have a positive, supported experience.

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM. We are open year-round with only a limited number of holiday closures, approximately 15 to 17 days annually. We do not take extended week-long breaks. These intentional closures give our teachers time to rest so they can continue showing up with patience, energy, and genuine care for your child.

Yes. We offer both full-time and part-time enrollment. Part-time families can choose two days per week, Tuesday and Thursday, or three days per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Availability varies by location and program, so we recommend reaching out early to confirm the schedule you want.

Yes. We offer a fully immersive bilingual Spanish/English program from infancy through graduation. Children are exposed to both languages throughout the entire day, woven naturally into circle time, music, story time, transitions, and conversations. Research shows early bilingual exposure supports cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, memory, and overall brain development.

Yes, absolutely. Children in our bilingual program develop strong skills in both languages. At a young age, children are naturally wired to learn multiple languages and quickly learn to understand and communicate in both. By the time your child graduates from our program, they are well-prepared with the English language skills needed for pre-K, with the lifelong advantage of being bilingual.

We have not seen bilingual exposure delay speech development. What can sometimes feel like a delay is actually the opposite: a child who knows three words in English and three words in Spanish has a vocabulary of six words for their age. They are simply expressing it across two languages. By preschool, children in bilingual programs are typically on track or ahead of their monolingual peers.

The first step is to schedule a tour of one of our centers. During your visit, you will meet our team, see the classrooms, and learn more about our programs. From there, we will guide you through the enrollment process.

Availability varies by classroom and time of year. Some age groups fill quickly, especially the Infant and Pre-Toddler rooms. We recommend scheduling a tour early so we can walk you through current openings and help you plan your start date.

We operate centers across Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey: 133 Harrison St. in Hoboken, 401 Jackson St. in Hoboken, and 319 Johnston Ave. in Jersey City. All centers run the same program, the same bilingual curriculum, and the same standard of care.

Your child's safety is our top priority. We maintain a controlled entry process where all visitors are personally verified before entering, ensuring we always know who is in the building. Our staff is trained in safety protocols, and we follow strict check-in and check-out procedures for every child. We also uphold rigorous cleaning and sanitation standards to provide a healthy environment, giving families peace of mind every day.

We keep families connected through daily updates, photos, and messages via our parent communication app, along with newsletters and conferences.

If a child becomes ill, we notify parents immediately and follow our health policies to ensure the safety of all children and staff.

We offer extracurricular activities throughout the year in partnership with local Hoboken and Jersey City businesses. These include music, yoga, sports, woodworking, soccer, and swimming during the summer. Bringing in local partners lets our children try a wide range of activities that build coordination, confidence, creativity, and self-expression, all within their normal day at the center.

Tuition varies based on your child's program and enrollment schedule. It includes full-day care during our operating hours, our proprietary theme-based curriculum, bilingual Spanish/English programming, scheduled extracurricular activities, and meals for older children. A one-time registration fee and enrollment deposit apply at the time of enrollment. For current rates and availability at your preferred location, please schedule a tour or contact our office and we will walk you through everything.