Toddler Town + Lauren Wendroff Early Childhood Center
WHERE EVERY CHILD SHINES
Providing a nurturing and engaging haven for ages 8 weeks to 3 years.
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.
Flexible Hours for Busy Families
7:30a - 5:30p
Choose drop-off and pick-up times that fit your family’s schedule — early, late, or in between.
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 our full-size gym to a versatile auditorium, little learners have safe, engaging spaces to move, explore, and imagine.
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.
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!
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![Two infants crawl around a soft plush mat play area while one infant, holding a teething ring, stands in front of a mirror using a support bar.]()
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.
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![Young toddler boy playing with a colorful bead maze.]()
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.
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![Young toddler girl sitting on an arm chair reading a picture book.]()
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.
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![A group of young preschool students sits at a table with their teacher, practicing fine motor skills by cutting straight and curvy lines.]()
Pre-School
2 ½ years
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.
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![A group of Pre-K 3 students sits at a table with their teacher, using markers and illustrations to learn simple logic patterns.]()
Pre-K 3
3 years
Literacy Journey: Dive into phonics and sight words to ignite reading readiness.
Math Foundations: Explore patterns, sequencing, and introductory addition and subtraction.
Social and Emotional Growth: Delve into community, diversity, and empathy through stories and role-play.
Critical Minds: Stimulate problem-solving with puzzles, building toys, and logic games.
Motor Mastery: Hone fine motor skills with cutting and tracing, while enjoying expanded outdoor and gym activities for gross motor development.
Exciting News
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Exciting News !
New low price
$1,095.00
/per month
We’re thrilled to make high-quality early childhood care more accessible for families! Starting this season, both Toddler Town and LWECC are now available at a new, lower price — same nurturing environment, enriching curriculum, and caring staff, now with more value for your family.
Discover the difference our programs make, now at a rate that fits your budget.
BETH VARANO, DIRECTOR
Hello! I am thrilled to serve as the new Early Childhood Director at the JCC of Bayonne.
Before stepping into this role, I spent 10 years as a Special Education teacher with the Bayonne Board of Education, followed by 5 years as a Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist with the district’s Pre-K program. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from New Jersey City University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Education and a New Jersey Supervision Certification.
Working with children has always been my passion. I love watching them grow, explore, and discover the world around them. I am incredibly excited for this new chapter and look forward to building strong, positive relationships with you and your children!
email: beth@jccbayonne.org
tel: 201.436.6900
FAQs
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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.
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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.
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No. Our staff will support your child with potty training.
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Kids enjoy at least 30 minutes outside each day, weather permitting, with playground time and buggy strolls at nearby Hudson County Park.
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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.
