metuchen child care options

A Message to Community Nursery School Families

We understand the important role that the Community Nursery School has played in your lives, and we're here to support you during this transition. 

Our teams are ready to welcome your child into a fun, safe and nurturing child care environment. To help make this change a little easier, we are offering 10% off new families' first three months of tuition for select Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K programs

Please check out the information below and schedule a tour, we look forward to welcoming you to the Y family!

Warm Regards,

Dr. Jennice Webb
VP of Child Care Operations

Preschool & Pre-K Programs

Our Preschool program prepares children for kindergarten through active learning and exploration. In a structured yet engaging environment, children strengthen independence, problem-solving, and early academic skills. Teachers support language growth with conversations, storytelling, and pre-reading activities while also fostering creativity, critical thinking, and responsibility. These experiences build confidence and readiness for the next stage of learning.

Centenary Early Learning Center building

Centenary Early Learning Center

Programs Available: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K
Address: 200 Hillside Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: 732.548.5468
Hours: 7 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Contact: melinda.wilson@ymcaofmewsa.org

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Edgar Early Learning Center building

Edgar Early Learning Center

Programs Available: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K
Address: 150 Lake Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: 732.632.8633
Hours: 7 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Contact: jeanna.kim@ymcaofmewsa.org

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Metuchen Child Care building

Metuchen YMCA Preschool

Programs Available: Preschool
Address: 65 High St. Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: 732.548.2044
Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. (Hours will be extended to 5 P.M. starting in January 2026!)
Contact: linda.rutter@ymcaofmewsa.org

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Before and After School Care

The Y’s Before & After School Programming helps fill a gap for working families by keeping kids safe when not in school. Through a combination of recreational and teacher-led activities, we are able to complement what kids are already learning in the classroom. School-age kids balance learning and fun while developing social skills and engaging with positive adult role models.

Before and After School Care at Moss School

Located in Moss School, our program for school-aged children provides youth with supervised activities that teach core values, conflict resolution and leadership skills. Kids have fun while building self-confidence, learning the importance of teamwork and gaining independence. 

Activities include arts and crafts, STEM programs, Workout Wednesdays and lots more!

To learn more, call the YMCA at 732.548.2044 or by clicking the link below.

Email Director Michael Naumenko