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Why
Curious Kids?
Curious Kids offers a developmentally appropriate environment that fosters a love of learning, helping children build a strong foundation for future success. With fun, innovative classes tailored to each child's developmental level, the program encourages academic, social, and emotional growth.
By focusing on the whole child — and partnering with families through positive parenting coaching — Curious Kids supports not only school readiness but also emotional resilience and strong parent-child relationships. This holistic approach ensures that children thrive both in and out of the classroom, becoming kind, confident, and well-adjusted individuals ready to navigate the world.
Classes & Programs
Toddler & Me // 8-20 months
This class offers a sensory and language exploration experience through music, movement, fingerplays, and songs. Unlike traditional performance-based music classes, this class encourages active participation, through dancing, singing and playing with your child!
Through engaging activities and interactive experiences, children are exposed to rich language opportunities, expanding their vocabulary and language comprehension in a playful and enjoyable environment. From singing along to nursery rhymes to exploring rhythmic patterns through movement, every moment is an opportunity for language exposure and exploration.
Trial Class: $35
7 Week Session: $245
Toddler & Me // 18 months-5 years
Children embark on an exhilarating journey of hands-on exploration, utilizing messy activities to elevate their motor skills, adaptability, and social-emotional growth. But Mess Makers isn't just about getting our hands dirty – it's about cultivating grit, resilience, and perseverance in the face of challenges. As children engage in messy activities, they learn to embrace discomfort as an integral part of the learning process. Through trial and error, they navigate obstacles, take risks, and push through moments of uncertainty, emerging stronger and more resilient with each engaging activity.
Trial Class: $35
7 Week Session: $245
Toddler & Me // 2-5 years
In each 7-week session, young minds engage in a thrilling array of hands-on science experiments that delve into captivating themes such as space, the human body, and the ocean. Children will predict, observe, experiment, and draw conclusions – all while having a blast, learning, and yes, getting a little messy along the way!
The magic of Small Scientists is about building essential skills that will serve children in all areas of life. From problem-solving and teamwork to communication and creativity, our hands-on science experiments cultivate a diverse range of social-emotional and cognitive abilities, preparing children for success in school and beyond. Small Scientists is all about hands-on, messy fun that will leave your child eagerly anticipating each and every session. Every experiment is designed to spark joy, wonder, and a sense of accomplishment.
Trial Class: $35
7 Week Session: $245
Drop Off Programs // Full school year program, runs September-June
PreK 2: 2h Mon, Wed, Thurs / 20m by 9/1 to start in Sept (2 by 12/31)
PreK 3: 4h Mon-Thurs / 2y8m by 9/1 to start in Sept (3 by 12/31)
Both programs prioritize the social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child, embracing the concept of Maslow before Bloom. Before diving into academic content, we ensure that children's basic needs for safety, belonging, and emotional support are met. Guided by our qualified staff, children engage in enriching activities that promote socialization, improve social-emotional learning, and foster self-regulation – essential skills for successful learning and development.
Each class is capped at 5 children, allowing for individualized attention and ensuring that every child's unique needs and interests are met. Whether your child is exploring their first steps away from their caretaker or diving into deeper levels of independence and confidence, our teachers are here to ensure that every child feels safe, secure, and supported as they embark on their learning journey.
PreK 2 Deposit + 9 monthly payments Sept-May of $660
PreK 3: Deposit + 9 monthly payments Sept- May of $1550
Drop Off // 8 weeks (minimum 3 weeks)
2h program / 9-11am / age 2 by 7/1
4h program / 9am-1pm / age 3 by 7/1
At our summer camp, we believe in providing children with enriching experiences that prioritize their well-being and holistic development. That's why we embrace the concept of Maslow before Bloom, ensuring that children's basic needs for safety, belonging, and emotional support are met before diving into academic content. Children engage in activities that promote social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and the development of essential skills for school and beyond.
Each week, our campers will dive into a new and exciting theme, from exploring outer space to solving mysteries, learning how to fight dragons, and becoming superheroes. Through hands-on, play-based activities, children will work on writing, pre-math, fine and gross motor skills, and more, all while unleashing their creativity and imagination in a supportive and engaging environment.
But our summer camp isn't just about academic enrichment – it's also about fostering a love for learning and a sense of adventure. From science experiments and art projects to music and dance, every activity is designed to spark curiosity, inspire exploration, and ignite a passion for discovery.
2hr Program: $200/wk or $1400/8 wks
4hr Program: $400/wk or $2800/8wks
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My daughter, almost 6, has been attending classes at Curious Kids since she was two, she has gone to their small scientists and mess makers toddler and me classes, pre-k prep and summer camp. Everyone at Curious Kids has helped instill a true love of learning in my daughter about all subjects. I would recommend any of Peggie and Kerri’s programs to parents looking to nurture their child’s curiosity about the world.
-Leanne Kirby
Curious Kids’ curriculum is based on the holistic child and not just teaching to a standard.
My daughters have been part of Curious Kids since they were two years old. I thoroughly believe through Peggie and Kerri's vision of active play combined with a clear pedagogical approach my daughters have grown, prospered, and developed exponentially in cognition and social/emotional areas. I am sincerely appreciative and thankful to have found Curious Kids.
-Dr. Aliana Desjardin
Our son is having a fantastic experience at the toddler program at Curious Kids. Peggie and Kerri have done an extraordinary job creating a warm, supportive, and stimulating environment for his young mind. With small class sizes and fantastic student/teacher ratios the students have an opportunity to explore the surrounding world through creative experiences. We couldn't recommend this class more highly!
-Davis Harris Sandler
Locations & Contact
Email: info@curiouskidsnj.com
Text/ Call: 201-434-3123
Millburn
158 Spring St
Millburn NJ
108 Bright St
Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City
Serving Millburn, Short Hills, Maplewood, South Orange, Livingston, Summit, Chatham, Florham Park, West Orange, Union, Springfield, New Providence, Madison, Cranford, Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Hillside, Irvington, East Hanover, Westfield, Orange, East Orange, Verona, Vauxhall, Jersey City, Hoboken and Bayonne.