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The Dogwood School
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $320
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About
About The Dogwood School
The Dogwood School is a licensed child care center in Chester, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.
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.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 year olds to 6 year olds |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Director: Early Childhood Education degree, two masters degrees, certified Montessori Teacher |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Dogwood School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Morris County has a median price of $320 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.
Infant
Center$327
Home daycare$213
Toddler
Center$320
Home daycare$217
Preschool
Center$320
Home daycare$203
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$182
State record
Inspection reports for The Dogwood School
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
- 49 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14DOG0001
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.
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FAQ
Questions about The Dogwood School
Is The Dogwood School licensed?
Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
Does The Dogwood School 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 The Dogwood School care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are The Dogwood School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Dogwood School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 879-7477 to ask.
What is The Dogwood School's phone number?
(908) 879-7477.
Where is The Dogwood School?
8 Dogwood Drive, Chester, NJ 07930. The nearest other daycare we list is The Westmont Montessori School, 2.2 miles away.