At HDS, we strive to be your child’s home away from home. Their time with us will be comfortable and purposeful, while you have peace of mind knowing that your child is safe, happy, and loved. Even though we are “boutique-style”, we are licensed by the state of New Jersey and are in full compliance with all requirements set forth by the Department of Children and Families.


INFANTS

We appreciate the anxiety that is involved with leaving your baby in other’s hands, so our first goal is for you and your baby to quickly bond with their caregivers to promote trust. Our littlest learners will spend their day in a calm, warm, serene environment while having their individual needs met and engaging in age appropriate activities. We will work closely together to ensure your baby is getting everything they need to thrive and foster development.

TODDLERS

Whether you child is brand new to HDS or is an infant class alumni, we are ready for them to shine bright in our Toddler Class! Here, social-emotional development is at the core of our program. The children will begin to develop a positive sense of self in a group setting while interacting more with classmates and following a routine. You will see your child begin to love learning. Through play and multi-sensory, child-centered activities, the children will explore their way to new skills with loving hands guiding them each step of the way.

 

PRE-SCHOOL

This year is truly magical! The amount of growth and development that our Pre-schoolers experience is amazing to witness. Their love of learning becomes more evident as does their independence, confidence, and determination. Their classroom closely resembles what they will be exposed to the following year in Pre-K. They begin to engage in parallel play and will learn through doing in a light-hearted, fun, loving environment utilizing our multi-domain curriculum that fosters all areas of development. We love being a part of this special time!

Highlights of our program include:

  • Small Classes (12 children max)
  • Low teacher to child ratios
  • Live stream web cam
  • Healthy breakfast, lunch and snack provided daily
  • Real time updates though Tadpoles app
  • Enrichment programs included in tuition
  • A parent hotline for easy access to our team
  • A research-based curriculum that correlates with school success and aligns with state early learning standards