Located in Branchburg·About 9 minutes from Whitehouse Station
Daycare & Preschool Near Whitehouse Station, NJ
Readington Township and Whitehouse Station border Branchburg directly to the west, and our center is just about 9 minutes away on Route 202. We are a family-owned daycare and preschool that has served this area since 1995, caring for children from infants through 5th grade.
Why Families Choose Us
What Makes Apples & Books Different
Your closest full-service center
Our Branchburg campus is right across the township border and offers infant care through 5th grade, full-day and part-time schedules, and summer camp, all at one location.
Route 202 makes it easy
Whitehouse Station connects directly to our center via Route 202. The drive is about 9 minutes with no highway merges, toll roads, or complicated turns.
State-accredited quality, personal feel
We are Grow NJ Kids 3-star rated, with Rutgers-certified staff and a structured curriculum. But we deliver it all in a family-owned environment where the director is on-site daily and every parent has her direct number.
Our Programs
Daycare & Preschool Programs for Every Age
From infants to school-age children, we offer comprehensive programs tailored to each developmental stage.
6 weeks - 18 months
Infant Care (Honeybees)
Nurturing care with daily reports, flexible schedules, and a focus on early development.
18 months - 3 years
Toddlers (Bananas & Apples)
Exploration, sensory play, and potty training support. STEM learning begins at 2.5 years.
3 - 4 years
Preschool (Bugs)
STEM, foreign language, and creative curriculum preparing children for kindergarten.
4 - 5 years
Kindergarten Prep (Peaches)
Academic readiness with Handwriting Without Tears and Weekly Readers for early literacy.
Up to 5th Grade
Before & After School
Bus transportation, homework time, and enrichment activities for school-age children.
Ages 5-13
Summer Camp
Outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, cooking, science, and more all summer long.
Getting Here
About 9 minutes from Whitehouse Station
Take Route 202 East from Whitehouse Station into Branchburg. Our center is on US-202 South.
Address
1036 US Highway 202 South
Branchburg, NJ 08876
Phone
(908) 429-4275Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
What Families Say
Trusted by the Community
From families across the area
Thank you for the care you have provided Alex with over the past year! He truly loves Apples and Books and we are so grateful for the wonderful teachers and staff.
Mrs. R.
Bound Brook, NJ
Thank you so much for everything! Your kindness, patience, understanding, delicious meals, big smiles, and loving hearts. Our family is forever grateful.
The C. Family
Branchburg, NJ
Thank you for providing such a positive environment for our son to grow in. We have seen him develop confidence and social skills that will serve him well.
The L. Family
Branchburg, NJ
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Just Across the Border
Readington families are some of our closest neighbors. Schedule a tour and see our campus for yourself.
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