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Precious Gems Montessori

10 Jersey Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 088405.0· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$314

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About Precious Gems Montessori

Precious Gems Montessori is a licensed child care center in Metuchen, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 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 Montessori approach, with before-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time 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.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through age six
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications 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
45 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through age six
ProgramsBefore-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentYoga, Foreign Language, Science/Art Shows, In-house Events
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Precious Gems Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Middlesex County has a median price of $314 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.
Middlesex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$314
Home daycare$204

Toddler

Center$309
Home daycare$207

Preschool

Center$309
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$146
Home daycare$173

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 Precious Gems Montessori

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
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12CHI0011
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 Precious Gems Montessori

Is Precious Gems Montessori licensed?

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

Does Precious Gems Montessori 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 Precious Gems Montessori care for?

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

What are Precious Gems Montessori's hours?

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

How much does Precious Gems Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 635-1300 to ask.

What is Precious Gems Montessori's phone number?

(732) 635-1300.

Where is Precious Gems Montessori?

10 Jersey Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840. The nearest other daycare we list is Mandarin Academy of Metuchen, under 0.1 miles away.

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