First Impressions - Newton NJ Child Care Center

171 HIGH STREET , NEWTON NJ 07860
(973) 383-1242
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Our philosophy, here at Discovery Years, is founded on the teachings of the leading pioneers and contemporaries in early childhood education such as Jean Piaget, Maria Montessori and Howard Gardner. Our program recognizes and provides for the whole child: social, emotional, cognitive and physical. We believe that children learn by exploring their surroundings through multi-sensory experiences, starting with the concrete and moving to the more abstract. Children learn and grow when provided with appropriate curriculum materials and a structured environment that stimulates and challenges them.

Additional Information:

We accept NORWESCAP funding.


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 19DIS0004
  • Capacity: 145
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Field Trips, To/From School
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-05-08
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-05-08
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Jaymi Pfeil ([email protected])

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2026-05-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-04-30 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2026-03-03 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-01-20 Complaint No Center Inspection
2025-06-27 No Selection Yes Center Inspection
2025-05-22 Email,Phone Call Yes Center Inspection
2025-04-16 Monitoring,Other No Center Inspection
2024-06-03 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-15 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-05-14 Other No Center Inspection
2024-05-02 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-04-25 Email Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-22 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-03-05 Renewal No Center Inspection
2023-09-14 Email Yes Center Inspection

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Reviews

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Jason DeLeeuw 2025-01-08 21:05:53

It funny that you have financial aid so kids to go to this school but if your late picking them up or God forbid an emergency they charge you a late fee yeah a late fee! To get the family kid I was charged 140 dollars and have no shame taking the money from you Highway robbery at it best. Struggling families and you have the nerve to No, the audacity to do that to families is beyond inrehencesble tragedy

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Mamaof1 2017-06-10 14:56:03
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This place is god awful. My daughter attended for a while and although I love the teachers. The owners are terrible people. More concerned with money they the children. I've single handily seen her disrespect other parents as well as her staff. The turnover is unreal. New people all the time and the classes are way too full.

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grandma 2016-02-12 20:08:00

I have a granddaughter that goes to this daycare ,and I am really happy with the way she has been learning so much.She has learned so much from the teachers,she can count and do her ABC.I seems like she learns a new song every time I see her.I would send my children to this daycare if i was looking for a place....The teachers and the stuff are all good with the students.Even if its not the teacher that has your child,most likly that teacher would know your childs name.Even the bus driver is so friendly with the little ones.I rate this daycare as a 5 because they are so good with the children

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Childcare Provider 2015-06-20 15:55:37
I am the owner

We work hard every day to provide the best environment for the children in our care. Our entire staff from administration to teachers, aides and bus drivers are caring and well qualified. Our policies reflect the best interest of the children in our classes, and we do everything within our capacity to address individual needs while keeping in mind the safety and well being of the whole group. When one specific child is presenting a physical threat to the other children in our care we feel we must address these behaviors in a manner that keeps all of the children safe. Very rarely this results in these disruptive children being removed from our program. As one may imagine, when these types of issues are being addressed with a child's parents, it at times can lead to some upset feelings. It's an extremely hard situation for all involved. We feel it is important for every child to find a child care situation that best fits the needs of their child. We are here to help!

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Mad momma 2015-05-22 22:12:15
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

This is a horrible place for children. When I expressed my concerns about the over crowded room my son was in the owner told me "this is a for- profit center" meaning thier bottom line is more important than the wellbeing of the children. When my son fell and broke is arm on thier playground it took them 3 hours to call me!

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