West Essex YMCA

Livingston Child Care

YMCA Peanut Shell Early Learning Center:

Located in Livingston at 706 Regent Street in the Regent Street Office Park, Building #7, on Route 10, 3/4 of a mile West of the Route 10 traffic circle in Livingston.  (conveniently located right off of rt. 10, across from Toys R Us) P. 973-533-1511

In operation for over 30 years. YMCA Peanut Shell provides a wide variety of creative and motivating activities to instill a love of learning in your child. State licensed, and the only Livingston Child Care Center accredited by NAEYC (The National Association for the Education of Young Children), Peanut Shell Child Care Center provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your infant, toddler or preschooler.

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REFER A FRIEND

For every registered child that is referred to Peanut Shell by you, you can earn $100 off next month's tuition. If you refer a family that has 2 children that register, you receive $200 off next month's tuition... and so on. There's no limit on the amount you can earn.

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Our caring, experienced and certified teachers provide a nurturing environment for your child to thrive. With low child to teacher ratios, and through partnering with families, our teachers help each child fulfill his or her maximum potential.

Along with our educational curriculum, we offer scheduled events for children and parents to get to know other families through the Holiday Social, the International Dinner and our end of the year Family Picnic. Other special events include visits by Big Jeff, the Fun Bus, a petting zoo, puppet shows and magicians.

To return to route 10 east from Peanut Shell, follow the map below.

• Open year-round from 7:00am to 6:45pm
• High quality, state licensed, NAEYC accredited since 1996
• Open enrollment, flexible schedules and extended hours
• Full/Partial week child care available
• Experienced, certified and caring staff with ongoing professional development
• Child/Teacher ratios lower than required by the state
• Language arts, science, lending library, arts & crafts
• Indoor and outdoor play space
• Field trips and special events
• Swim and gym classes at West Essex YMCA for Preschool
• Music and Movement Classes
• Family oriented programs with active parent participation
• Summer Camp for Pre-schooners

REGISTRATION FORM

Forms You May Need: 

Alternative Pick-Up Authorization Form

Required Sunscreen and Bug Spray Permission Slip

Required Universal Health Form

Helpful Hints to Packing a Snacks and Lunch

Nut Safe Policy

Care Plan for Children with Allergies and Other Health Needs