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✨ Let’s Build the Future Together

Where Every Child’s Journey Begins

Family-style childcare in East Orange, New Jersey

At Get Ready to Learn LLC, we provide a boutique, family-style early learning environment with intentionally small cohorts. Every child receives personalized 1-on-1 attention, warm nurturing, and daily photo updates in a calm, safe setting.

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Boutique Cohort (NJ Cap)
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CPR & First Aid
NJ DCF
Reg. # FCC130186
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Digital Photo Updates
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Curiosity in Action

Sensory & Creative Hands-On Centers

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Warm & Certified Educators

Background checked, CPR certified & passionate about early education.

A Welcoming Care Environment

Ask about daily routines and the care environment during your visit.

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Daily Nutritious Meals & Calm Rest

Fresh balanced lunch (11–12) & peaceful nap routine (12–2).

Our Heart & Philosophy

Nurturing Every Milestone with Love & Intention

We understand that choosing care for your child is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Here is what makes Get Ready to Learn LLC a home away from home.

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Play-Based Learning

Children learn best through joyful exploration. Our curriculum integrates sensory bins, tactile arts, storytelling, and music to foster creative thinking and natural curiosity.

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Boutique 1-on-1 Nurturing

Every child blooms at their own pace. Unlike overcrowded commercial daycares, our boutique cohort sizes ensure your child receives individualized attention, personalized developmental pacing, and warm daily bonding.

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Uncompromising Safety

From secure electronic entry doors to certified pediatric first-aid staff and rigorous daily sanitization schedules, your child's health and security are our highest priority every second of the day.

Age-Appropriate Curriculum

Explore Our Early Learning Programs

Thoughtfully structured spaces tailored to each developmental stage, from tender infant cuddles to confident kindergarten readiness.

Age: 6 Weeks to 12 Months β€’ Dedicated Care (Max 2 Infants)

Infant Care & Sensory Discovery

Our infant room is a peaceful sanctuary designed for gentle bonding, sensory exploration, and tummy-time milestones. Each baby follows their own unique rhythm for feeding, sleeping, and playtime.

  • βœ“ Personalized feeding and nap schedules tailored to parents' home routines.
  • βœ“ Shoe-free, sanitized soft floor play area for safe crawling and rolling.
  • βœ“ Real-time diaper, bottle, and milestone updates through our parent app.
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Daily Rhythm

A Day in the Life at Get Ready to Learn

Predictable routines provide children comfort and security, while engaging activities keep every day exciting.

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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Warm Welcome & Free Exploration

Gentle check-in, hugs from teachers, breakfast snack, and calm table toys to start the morning peacefully.

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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Morning Circle & Guided Learning Centers

Calendar songs, weather talk, storybook reading, followed by rotating hands-on sensory and STEM stations.

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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Fresh Air & Outdoor Playground Adventures

Running, climbing, sandbox building, tricycle tracks, and nature discovery under certified teacher supervision.

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Family-Style Warm Lunch & Table Manners

Nutritious, balanced, kid-tested meals served in a friendly family-style setting that teaches sharing and courtesy.

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12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Rest & Rejuvenation (Nap Time)

Soft lullabies, dimmed lighting, and sanitized individual cots for 2 full hours of peaceful restorative sleep. Quiet activities for non-nappers.

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2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Afternoon Snack, Creative Arts & Pick-Up

Fruit & healthy snacks, art creation, outdoor playtime, and happy reunions with parents with personalized daily debriefs.

Safety First, Always

Setting the Highest Standard for Your Child's Well-Being

We maintain strict protocols to ensure your little one is safe, healthy, and celebrated in an environment as secure as home.

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Secure Entry & Verified Release

Continuous locked-door security, strict government-issued photo ID checks for all pickups, and comprehensive visitor sign-in logs.

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Daily Photo & Milestone Updates

Receive private daily photos, nap and meal logs, and direct open-door communication with our director right on your phone.

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CPR, First Aid & Fire Safety

100% of staff are certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Monthly fire drills and emergency evacuation plans conducted and logged under NJ DCF compliance.

Let’s get to know each other

Choosing childcare is personal. A visit is a chance to meet your provider, discuss your child’s routine, and ask the questions that matter to your family.

Local Essex County Childcare

Conveniently Located in East Orange, NJ

Situated at 88 Carnegie Ave with rapid access to I-280, the Garden State Parkway, and local NJ Transit commuter linesβ€”providing easy morning drop-offs and evening pickups.

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Parent Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions families ask most when selecting care.

What age groups do you care for at Get Ready to Learn LLC? β–Ό
We provide specialized early learning programs across four developmental tiers: Infants (6 weeks to 12 months), Toddlers (12 to 24 months), Preschool (3 to 4 years), and Pre-K / Kindergarten Readiness (4 to 5 years).
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Our program is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Thursday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on Saturdays and Sundays). We offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy work schedules.
What is your cohort size and staff-to-child ratio? β–Ό
Unlike large commercial daycares that have 10 to 12 children per teacher, Get Ready to Learn is an intimate, state-registered Family Child Care home strictly capped at a maximum of 5 children total. In full compliance with NJ DCF regulations, we care for no more than 2 infants under 1 year and no more than 3 children under 2 years. Led by Director Kerryann Koonjoo with qualified assistant care, children receive dedicated 1:5 or better personalized attention and nurturing.
How do you keep parents updated throughout the day? β–Ό
Because our cohorts are intentionally intimate, families receive personalized daily communication. We share real-time photo updates of your child playing and learning, feeding and nap logs, and direct open-door communication with our director throughout the day.
How do I schedule a tour or register? β–Ό
You can request a tour right on this page using our Tour Request Form or by calling us directly at +1 (718) 350-9795. We look forward to meeting you and your little one!
Is Get Ready to Learn LLC officially licensed and state-registered? β–Ό

Yes, 100%. Get Ready to Learn LLC is an officially certified Family Child Care Provider registered with the State of New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) under Certificate No. FCC130186 (authorized under N.J.S.A. 30:5B-16 et seq.).

Our registration is sponsored by Programs for Parents, Inc. (Essex County's designated child care resource organization), ensuring continuous compliance with health, safety, background checks, and early learning standards.

Come Visit Us

Schedule Your Private Tour Today

The best way to feel the warmth of our environment is to see it firsthand. Bring your little one along to meet Director Kerryann, tour our learning environment, and ask any questions.

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Operating Hours: Mon – Wed: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thu – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat & Sun: Closed
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Direct Phone & Inquiries: +1 (718) 350-9795
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State Registration: NJ DCF Certificate No. FCC130186
Sponsored by Programs for Parents, Inc. (Essex County)

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