Toddler Town + Lauren Wendroff Early Childhood Center

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WHERE EVERY CHILD SHINES

Programs by Age

Waddlers

13 - 18 months

Infants

2 - 12 months

Pre-School

31 - 36 months

Toddlers

19 - 30 months

We're all about creating a warm, inclusive space where creativity thrives, independence grows, and community blossoms.

As a nonprofit, we make high-quality early education affordable and accessible. We celebrate diversity, cherishing each child and fostering a sense of belonging and understanding.

Starting September 2026:

New Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:30a - 4:30p

Extended Care

Early Drop Off : 7:30-8:30a
Late Pick Up: 4:30-5:30p

Kids Love:

A Place to Belong

Children feel welcomed and valued in a warm, caring environment.

Learning That Feels Like Play

Hands-on activities spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for discovery.

Active Bodies, Happy Hearts

From cozy learning spaces to our full-size gym, every corner is designed for active play and big imaginations.

Nature Just Steps Away

Daily outdoor time at Hudson County Park (with access to playgrounds, nature trails & fields) gives children plenty of fresh air and active play.

Friends and Fun

Plenty of opportunities to build friendships and practice social skills each day.

Celebrating Special Moments

Seasonal events and classroom traditions make each year exciting and memorable.

Families Love:

A Warm, Welcoming Start: Caring staff create a nurturing environment where every child feels at home.

Low Child-Staff Ratios: Each child gets personalized attention in a supportive environment

Expert Care and Safety: All staff are CPR and First Aid trained, with many also trained in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention, ensuring the highest level of care for your child.

Peace of Mind: Full-day security guard, unique access codes and more to keep our little ones safe.

Two young children playing with colorful wooden blocks on the carpeted floor in a classroom setting.

Growing Minds, Growing Skills

With Creative Curriculum, children explore literacy, math, science, art, and social skills through playful activities that encourage discovery, build confidence, and spark imagination—all supported by staff who make learning joyful and meaningful.

Learning That Fits Each Stage

At every age, children grow and learn in unique ways. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet them where they are—nurturing their development with age-appropriate activities, challenges, and support.

Scroll sideways below (or use the arrows) to explore what learning looks like at each stage!

Infants

2 - 12 months
Sensory Adventures: Dive into music, textures, and cozy fabrics.
Physical Growth: Engage in tummy time, crawling, and rolling to build strength.
Social Connections: Enjoy personalized attention, conversations, and gentle play.
Language Journey: Explore sounds, words, and rhymes through stories and songs.
Fine Motor Fun: Hone dexterity with toys and hands-on activities.
Waddlers

13 - 18 months
Discovering Safe Spaces: Promoting exploration with wagons and toys suitable for crawling and walking.
Refining Fine Motor Skills: Providing various manipulatives to enhance hand-eye coordination.
Language Enhancement: Fostering communication through storytelling, interactive play, and reading aloud.
Building Social Bonds: Encouraging peer and staff interaction through play.
Engaging the Senses: Offering sensory experiences with sand, water, and safe objects.
Interactive Learning: Encouraging creativity through block play, art projects, and themed activities.
Toddlers

18 - 30 months
Early Literacy Adventures: Delve into picture books, alphabet fun, and captivating storytelling.
Math Explorations: Dive into counting games, shape recognition, and playful puzzles.
Expressive Arts: Unleash creativity with crayons, markers, and tactile play dough.
Active Bodies, Active Minds: Energize with yoga, jumping, outdoor adventures, and balance activities.
Building Social Bonds: Foster turn-taking, sharing, and teamwork through group games and imaginative play.
Pre-Reading Adventures: Embark on letter recognition, phonemic awareness activities, and immersive storytelling experiences.
Pre-School

31 - 36 months
Language and Interaction: Expand vocabulary through stories, chats, and imaginative play.
Pre-Reading Exploration: Introduce letters and their sounds.
Cognitive Challenges: Tackle problem-solving with puzzles, matching, and sorting games.
Fine Motor Finesse: Enhance skills with cutting, tracing, and manipulating objects.
Active Bodies, Active Minds: Enjoy indoor gym sessions with jumping, skipping, and ball play. Outside, explore our enclosed playground, take nature walks, and tend to our garden.
Emotional Growth: Learn about emotions and expressing feelings through books, songs, and role-playing with dress-up clothes.

Starting September 2026:

Monthly Tuition & Extended Care

Regular Program Hours: $1,845
Early Drop-Off: $225
Late Pick-Up: $225

A young girl with curly hair in puffs looking down while playing with a colorful puzzle featuring cartoon dinosaurs and a river, at a wooden table in a room with other furniture.

A brightly lit daycare room with colorful baby toys, padded play equipment, cribs, and seating for caregivers. The room has wall decorations, storage cabinets, and a tree mural, creating a welcoming environment for infants and young children.

Indoor child care room with wooden tables, chairs, and toys, including a baby doll and stuffed animals, decorated with colorful butterfly and flower wall decals.

A well-organized preschool classroom with small tables and chairs, colorful wall decorations, educational posters, and storage units filled with toys and supplies.

Empty indoor gymnasium with polished wooden floor, basketball hoops, large windows, and a scoreboard that reads 00:00.

Children's outdoor playground with climbing structures, a rock climbing wall, and a jungle gym surrounded by a green fence, set in a park with trees and a blue sky.

FAQs

We use Brightwheel to keep you connected with your child’s day through photos, videos, progress updates, and easy communication with teachers. You’ll also receive reminders about events, activities, themes, and birthdays—all in one simple, user-friendly app.
You’re welcome to pack your child’s lunch or choose a tasty Meal Plan from Simply Gourmet (for an additional fee). Their meals are wholesome, customizable, and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Please note we can’t heat or refrigerate lunches, so pack accordingly and label your child’s bag. For safety, no nut products are allowed, and children should not share food.
No. Our staff will support your child with potty training.
Kids enjoy at least 30 minutes outside each day, weather permitting, with playground time and buggy strolls at nearby Hudson County Park.
Yes! We offer a summer program for kids aged 2½ - 8, packed with activities like sports, music, cooking, STEM, and weekly themes.
Check out Summer at the J for more info.

Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, we surpass state standards to guarantee your child receives exceptional care and education in a truly outstanding environment.

Participating in Grow NJ Kids, a state initiative to elevate childcare and early learning quality in New Jersey. Their extensive resources enhance our staff's skills through mandatory seminars and training, ensuring our team is highly educated and prepared to better serve your child.

Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year beginning September 9, 2026.

Please complete application forms by Monday, March 2, 2026 to reserve your space. Limited space available for the new school year.

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