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The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care

300 Shunpike Road, Chatham, NJ 07928
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$320

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About The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care

The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care is a licensed child care center in Chatham, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 42 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with 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.

School-ageSummer camp

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “AM care 7:30-8:30 and PM care 3:30-5:30pm (extended care)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
StaffOver 100 years of experience, multitude of college and graduate degrees
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care 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.
Morris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care

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
42 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#14TED0002
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 The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care

Is The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care licensed?

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

Does The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care 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 Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care care for?

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

What are The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 635-1500 to ask.

What is The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care's phone number?

(973) 635-1500.

Where is The Learning Path Nursery School and Day Care?

300 Shunpike Road, Chatham, NJ 07928. The nearest other daycare we list is Lafayette Ave. After School Program, 0.5 miles away.

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