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Apples & Books Learning Center

1036 Route 202, Branchburg, NJ 088765.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$326

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About Apples & Books Learning Center

Apples & Books Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Branchburg, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 87 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedSTEM / STEAM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks old through 5th grade
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old through 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian education), STEM / STEAM
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Care: 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio
StaffCPR/AED certified staff
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Potty training support
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (transportation to and from local elementary schools provided by Branchburg Township Department of Transportation)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Grow NJ Kids, 3-star rated)
MoreFounded 1995
Licensed capacity87 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Apples & Books Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Somerset County has a median price of $326 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Somerset County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$326
Home daycare$207

Toddler

Center$319
Home daycare$209

Preschool

Center$319
Home daycare$195

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$177

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Apples & Books Learning Center

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
87 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#18APP0003
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Apples & Books Learning Center

Is Apples & Books Learning Center licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Apples & Books Learning Center have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Apples & Books Learning Center care for?

87, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Apples & Books Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Apples & Books Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 429-4275 to ask.

What is Apples & Books Learning Center's phone number?

(908) 429-4275.

Where is Apples & Books Learning Center?

1036 Route 202, Branchburg, NJ 08876. The nearest other daycare we list is Celebree School, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).