The longevity of our staff is something we take great pride in.
In addition to loving and nurturing the children in their care, they spend a great deal of time teaching and enriching our programs.
Discover how our five areas of focus can give your child endless opportunities to learn and grow.
They are as follows; Communicating With Others, Building Brain Power, Making New Friends, Growing A Healthy Body, and Nurturing Creativity.
To learn more about programs, please feel free to be our guest.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our center's web page. It's an honor to know that you are considering KinderCare in Old Tappan for your childcare needs. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you at anytime, so please feel free to be our guest.
- The health and safety of our students is always our number one concern. With that being said, please know that our entire staff is certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, we have a security keypad that requires our families to punch in when entering the building. In the event you are not an enrolled family, you will have to utilize the door bell and sign in. All three of our playgrounds are well-maintained, spacious, and age appropriate for our students. Each age group has their own outdoor space that can be used as an extension to learning.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- Child Care Assistance
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Old Tappan KinderCare?
The application deadline for Old Tappan KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Old Tappan KinderCare is Acton Academy Of Bergen County (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Brook Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
Episcopal Child Care Services
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
66 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Palisades Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
212/248 Herbert Ave
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
St. Catharine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
517 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-4330
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-4330
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
140 Park St
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
Haworth, NJ 07641
(201) 385-4857
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Dominic's School
Special Education School
488 Western Hwy
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-3400
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-3400
4.4 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 74 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Daytop Prep School
Alternative School
620 Route 303
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(718) 764-4248
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(718) 764-4248
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
300 High St
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
Closter, NJ 07624
(650) 753-1086
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. Catharine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
517 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-4330
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-4330
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
64 1st Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
120 Washington Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 722-1000
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
460 Hillsdale Avenue
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201) 664-6364
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
15 Brook Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 750-2200
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
Episcopal Child Care Services
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
66 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-3207
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
Palisades Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
212/248 Herbert Ave
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 784-7600
3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 153 students
St. Catharine Of Alexandria School
(Catholic)
517 Western Highway
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-4330
Blauvelt, NY 10913
(845) 359-4330
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
64 1st Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-8060
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7550
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-7550
9383.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Myrtle Ave
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 761-1619
Millburn, NJ 07041
(973) 761-1619
9384.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26 Troy Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4843
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4843
9384.4 miles
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Burnett St
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7660
9384.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Ridgewood Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
Maplewood, NJ 07040
(973) 378-7696
9384.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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