Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten - Child Daycare Branchburg

Programs

Apples and Books Learning Center provides a variety of programs
for children ages 6 weeks to school age. We are a family owned and
operated daycare center with a primary goal of serving your family.
We focus on providing small class sizes in a rich learning environment
with lots of fun hands-on learning experiences. School hours are
7:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.

Full Time Programs, including all day care, are Monday through
Friday for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in developmentally based
groups.

Part Time Programs, may include a few hours per day as a
traditional preschool or may entail 2 through 4 days per week.

Back-Up Care Programs can be arranged for children ages 6
weeks through 5th grade. This type of arrangement is available for
almost any reason (excluding sick care) provided there is student
space available.

Realistic curriculum goals and plans are based on regular assessment
of individual needs, strengths and interests. The following enrichment
programs are offered according to the age span.

Infant and Toddler Program: Our small class sizes allow us to
nurture and provide individual attention to children.

Full-Day Kindergarten: The curriculum includes both academic
and hands-on activities, which provide a stimulating learning
environment for each child. The program incorporates language,
letters and sounds, reading, math, social studies and science, along
with music and art. Children are able to progress at individual rates
according to their level of readiness.

Half-Day Kindergarten Enrichment: This program is great for
children that attend public school half day kindergarten.
Transportation is provided for students who attend Branchburg
Public Schools. Before and after school care is also available.

Before and After School Program: A well designed program
adaptable to the needs of the child who attend 1st through 5th
grade. Outside activities, homework time, arts, and music. Available
for AM and/or PM care.

Summer Camp Program: Our summer camp runs from the end
of June through the beginning of September. The summer calendar
and list of activities is available in March for the upcoming summer.
School age children are encouraged to enroll in our summer camp
for a fun and challenging summer.

Field Trips: Throughout the school year and summer camp
program there are various fun and educational local trips. Parents
are welcome to chaperon.

Special Needs Program: Apples and Books Learning Center will
promote, train, and support early diagnosis, appropriate
intervention, and structured educational programs to children with
special needs.

"I prepare fresh, healthy, delicious meals
for your children."
Mrs. Lana F., School Cook

Homemade and Nutritious Meals

Our full time cook devotes the day to preparing homemade,
nutritious, whole foods and meals. Our meals are prepared
fresh daily from scratch. We do not serve prepackaged
processed foods. The following meals are just a sample of the
delicious meals that the children enjoy:

Breakfast
Homemade pancakes, scrambled eggs and toast, oven baked
biscuits, waffles, oatmeal and cereal.

Lunch
Homemade soup, baked chicken with potatoes and carrots,
spaghetti with meat sauce, ham and rice, tacos, kielbasa with
rice, macaroni and cheese, pizza, baked ziti and sandwiches.

Snack
Baked goods prepared by the children, assorted crackers,
cookies and juice.

Fruits, vegetables, milk and juice are served daily with meals.

We accommodate vegetarian families too!

Please call our office for more
information
or to schedule an appointment
at our school.