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Just Babies and tots too!

908-654-5900

Listing Manager: Jaci Diamond

Just Babies offers childcare for infants ages 6 weeks through five years of age. The center offers part-time scheduling options to accommodate working parents' schedules. All staff members are First Aid and CPR-certified.  

  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm
  • Handicap Accessible: The entrance is level with the sidewalk.
  • Founding Date: 2005
  • Payments accepted: Cash, Personal Check
  • Parking: On-street: free
  • Ages: Newborns up to age 5
  • Capacity: 53
  • Insured: Yes
  • Licensed: Yes
  • Average personnel experience (years): 3

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Reviews (7)

*****

My husband and I start our commute each morning knowing that our baby and toddler are getting exceptional care at Just Babies, putting these working parents' minds at ease. The warm and loving staff are truly interested in our children, and are always eager to share a cute anecdote with us. The theme days and activities that the director and teachers plan add spirit and fun to the kids' day! We are thankful that Just Babies' new owner has taken steps to better the program and the facility. We would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a fabulous place to send your child.

*****

My son started at Just Babies when he was 2 1/2 months old, he just graduated and has since started kindergarten in Scotch Plains. I can say unequivocally, that he was more than prepared not only socially but emotionally and with plenty of smarts!
When my daughter was born, there was not doubt that she'd be attending Just Babies as well. The staff is wonderful, attentive, and excellent at communicating with us. Not only when there is an issue, but also just to send a note if my kids are having an especially good time doing something or just being goofy.
The teachers in each of the rooms love these kids as if they were there own and my husband and I trust them implicitly. Lauren, the director, does a great job planning events and local field trips that are age appropriate. There are weekly music classes that all the kids love. And She brings in awesome programs that exposes the kids to all sorts of different fun things.
I know that my daughter will continue to thrive, and I would and have recommended it to everyone I know.

*****

The description of the family and name used in the negative post below sounds uncomfortably close to my family. We believe that someone has falsely used my husband’s name to write a negative review about the center. But we do not at all feel this way about Just Babies.
Just Babies Daycare is the reason we can go to work with a clear head every day. Both my husband and I work in New York and completely trust the warm, inviting environment of just babies for our two daughters. The staff is very dedicated, hard working, trust worthy and nurturing.
Our children are provided with excellent care, excellent learning & excellent fun ! So much so that many days they don't want to leave! The Assistant Director is on site every day and always lets me know how my daughters are doing. I even get sent pictures of them that make my day! She is completely capable of running the daycare when the Director cannot be there and can also be found playing and caring for kids in addition to her managerial tasks. I feel she is very in tune to the center and needs of every classroom and child.
All of the teachers are knowledgeable and loving and truly care about the children they care for. In response to the negative comments about the turn over in teachers, we have found that whenever management has seen it fit to let someone go—the directors have always replaced the staff member with even better care givers and teachers. We would recommend Just babies to any family looking for a daycare.

*****

Our 4-yr old has been at Just Babies since he was 3 months old. Due to the wonderful experience he continues to have, there was no

doubt that we would also be sending our 3 month old daughter. The environment is warm and nurturing and the staff is extremely

attentive and trustworthy. The teachers/nannies go above and beyond to make sure that our children are not only well taken care of

but that we are well informed. The activities that are offered are fun, educational, and often times involve the parents...terrific for keeping parents involved but also provides us with the opportunity to get to know the other families. Our son loves it and we have no doubt that our daughter will as well. We couldn't be happier with the daycare choice we made and would recommend Just Babies to anyone.

*****

My child had a great experience here. It was an extremely nurturing environment where she learned too! My child is still greeted warmly when running into employees around town. We pulled her out of this daycare because my job was affected - Recession!! I felt very comfortable when I worked leaving her there and knew she was in good hands!

*****

I was saddened to come across the negative reviews. Please be aware that they are not written by current or past customers, just someone claiming to be.

Just Babies Daycare runs on the blood sweat and tears of a wonderful, dedicated staff who provide a nurturing, wholesome and warm environment, all day, everyday.

I invite the readers of these reviews to come to the center and see what a wonderful program we run. I am confident you will love what you see!

Lucy Pritzker, Owner/Director Just Babies Daycare

*****

I do not know what the previous review is talking about. I'm not sure if you are speaking about the same place that was not only immaculate, but warm and engaging to my 2 children that attended there over the last 4 years. The Head Nanny was not only nurturing and good natured, but she was attentive and truly cared about the well-being of my children. The Director is always a phone call or an email away and she is on top of things regardless of where she is. Not to mention the Assistant Director who is more than capable of running the school in the Directors absence. As far as the facility not being "state of the art" both of my children thrived on the educational toys and books that provided to them there. They were never bored. What does your baby need an IPAD to check his stocks? As far as the price I find it very reasonable considering the level of care we received. The principle of "You get what you pay for!" still applies. The school has costs it has to manage as well. If Just Babies is as horrible as you say it is and yet you left your kids there anyway simply because of their hours of operation...perhaps it is you who has your priorities out of whack.

 
 
 
 
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