Friends of the Family Learning Center
30 Hillside Avenue, Metuchen, New Jersey, United States
About the Friends of the Family Learning Center
Friends of the Family Learning Center is a locally owned preschool and kindergarten facility located at 30 Hillside Avenue in Metuchen, New Jersey. Our center is dedicated to providing high-quality early education to every child entrusted to us. With our newly renovated facilities and professionally trained teachers, you can trust that your child's future is in capable hands.
At Friends of the Family Learning Center, we believe that a lifelong love of learning starts at infancy. Our infant program focuses on exploring textures, colors, and engaging in fun art projects. Infants will also learn a variety of words and sign language, setting a strong foundation for their future development.
For toddlers, our activities are designed to cater to their natural curiosity and desire to learn. They will engage in coloring, music, blocks, books, and begin following simple instructions as they explore and grow.
Preschoolers at Friends of the Family Learning Center participate in play-based activities that encompass the ABCs, 123s, artwork, science experiments, dramatic play, and more. Our goal is to make learning fun and engaging for every child.
Our Pre-K program focuses on the six main development areas, preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond. We offer a full day kindergarten program with before and after school care, ensuring that children are academically challenged and supported in their learning journey.
With small class sizes and a focus on individual learning styles, Friends of the Family Learning Center prepares children for first grade and beyond. Join us in nurturing a love of learning in your child and setting them up for a successful future.
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30 Hillside Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840, United States
Opening hours of Friends of the Family Learning Center
Monday:
06:30 - 19:00
Tuesday:
06:30 - 19:00
Wednesday:
06:30 - 19:00
Thursday:
06:30 - 19:00
Friday:
06:30 - 19:00
Saturday:
Day off
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Friends of the Family Learning Center
"Wonderful daycare and staff. My children have been attending for 6 years now. My son has special needs and they have been so open and helpful towards his development. I definitely recommend this daycare."
"When looking into most of the daycare options in Metuchen, Friends of the Family (FotF), stood out from the pack. After being there for almost 4 years (age 2-6) and hearing about other daycares in town, we can say it was the best option for us and our daughter. A few highlights based on our experience: - Best hours with flexible schedule offerings (12 hours day, half days, partial weeks) - Fair pricing with no nickel and diming for extra hours, monthly fees, etc. Being independent allows them to avoid additional overhead of the franchise daycare options. - Incredible staff with little turnover, which is a big issue at many places - Caring owners with great attitudes and always reinvesting in the facility - Outstanding full-day kindergarten program (with included before and after care hours), led by Miss Kerri. Kids leave this program well prepared for 1st grade. - Perfect location downtown with plenty of parking and allows us to be close to everything (restaurants, dance, taekwondo, train station, etc.) We highly recommend you pay them a visit and seriously consider them for your child."
"We have been using FoF for over five years now for day care, summer care and school. I have to say without a doubt it has been the best child care experience that I could have imagined. They staff is attentive to the children and truly caring. Ms Diana who runs the school is super thoughtful about the kids' needs and gives them experiences that enhance their social, emotional and educational development. The spaces that the kids work and play in are safe and clean all the time (despite having kids there). And the hours are SUPER accommodating for parents who work an extended schedule or who have commutes. I would recommend this center to anyone and everyone in need of child care."
"My oldest son started at Friends of the Family 12 years ago when he was 10 weeks old. My husband and I had just moved to NJ and had no family within a two-hour drive to help us. We were completely lost. We toured multiple daycares but were sold as soon as we met Diana at FOTF. Since then we enrolled our daughter at 11 weeks old (8 now) and our youngest son at 10 weeks old (3 now). Through the years some staff members have moved on but we have never had cause for concern. Diana has always put the health, safety and happiness of the children above all else so if a staff member is not following suit they are relieved of their post immediately. When we found FOTF we didn’t just find babysitters for our kids, we found our extended family in NJ to help us raise our children to be well rounded, intelligent and caring individuals. I grew up in an all white neighborhood where a person’s differences stood out immediately. I can honestly say that my children are blind to race and ethnicity. At FOTF there is no prejudice. My children have great friends for life and do not tolerate anyone talking down to them or their friends. My oldest is in middle school now but still talks about his time at FOTF. He remembers all of his teachers and classmates. Since they have all moved on to different schools at this point he loves crossing paths with them around town and reminiscing. He is also thankful that he can still attend the summer camp as a camper/counselor in training (next year) to see all of his school age friends that return in the summer. My daughter is in third grade now and excelling in all her classes, largely due to the fact that she attended full day kindergarten at FOTF (Edison schools only have half day now). My oldest son and daughter both left FOTF after kindergarten reading at a 1st/2nd grade level, writing full sentences, adding and subtracting, drawing and with a knowledge of different cultures and science experiments. They were both more than capable of handling 1st grade in the public schools which helped a lot with the social transition to larger class sizes, new teachers and new classmates. My youngest is just starting preschool now and loves going to school every day. He runs in to hug his teachers and friends each morning. He has given us a ton of trouble potty training at home but Diana’s staff have been great with him at school. He is down to 1 accident a day at school after only a week of training. He tends to get too excited with the afternoon staff comes in and his sister arrives from school and forgets to use the potty. From experience with my others I know that they will continue to work with him and assist my husband and I in our efforts to have him completely trained in the near future. To anyone that is looking for a healthy, safe, caring and fun learning environment for their infant, toddler, preschooler or kindergarten I whole-heartedly recommend FOTF. Diana and her staff are our extended family. If ever my husband or I get caught late at work and can’t make it to the kids before closing, the first thing we hear from FOTF is not to rush. They have no problem staying late to watch the kids if it means we arrive safely without rushing and risking an accident. My two oldest children may not attend FOTF on a daily basis anymore but I know that they are always welcome at FOTF and because they know my children so well and ask about them often I still consult them on any issues that come up in school or developmentally. Their influence in my family’s life and our children’s development goes well beyond what we ever expected and we can’t thank them enough. Although my youngest will move on to public school in a few years I know that FOTF will always be part of our lives. If I could double/triple the highest rating for them I would."
"Though our baby was only with Friends of the Family for three short months, it was a crucial transition period for all of us. I can't say enough good things about the director and the teachers (especially those in the Infant Room!). I felt good about my daughter being under their care and was very sad to leave (due to relocating). I could tell how much our little one connected with the teachers, as she was always quick to smile at them. They not only took amazing care of our daughter but also formed a partnership with me (a nervous, first time mom) and put me at ease. The environment is, in fact, very family-like, and they are very down to earth. I'll always be grateful for our three months with them!"
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