Where your children learn and thrive.

  • Introduction

    Welcome to Tender Years! Our daycare center is an extension of your child’s caring home. Our mission is to help your child build confidence and achieve developmental milestones in a caring environment.

  • Age Groups

    Tender Years Daycare Center provides a loving atmosphere to enhance learning and development for children from infancy to pre-kindergarten. Our groups follow state license requirements.

  • Curriculum

    The curriculum at Tender Years is a thematic and experience based education for every age group. Your child’s skills are developed in a fun and sequential system to prepare for their success in elementary school and beyond.

  • Our Goals and Objectives

    We strive for the development of a well-adjusted child and provide a foundation for continued learning through socialization, positive reinforcement, and guidance. Instilling a sense of security and confidence in all children attending our program is paramount. We recognize that all children are unique and deserve individual and personalized attention. If a child’s needs are met and they feel at ease with their surroundings, they will be anxious to learn.

  • Tender Years Location

    Tender Years is conveniently located at 728 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, NJ. Our hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday twelve months a year. We offer both part-time and full-time infant, waddler, two, three, and pre-kindergarten classes. We have NJ state Certified teachers on staff and all staff members are required to be certified in CPR and basic first aid training.

  • Parent Reviews

    “Love tender years! I love how clean the school is and how every worker goes the extra mile for the children. Great daycare center!” -M. Grippe

    “All three of our children have attended it and have received a wonderful educational foundation. Our oldest son, who is now in high school, still remembers it fondly. Our three-year-old can't wait to go to school every morning!” -A. Vanderspurt

  • Activities

    Our philosophy is based on interactive learning and fun which includes trips to libraries, farms, and Algonquin Theatre. Our children enjoy yoga, holiday parties, and other enhanced activities. We focus on developing your child’s learning skills, slowly integrating the fundamentals of learning to read, write and succeed.

We, as owners along with an enthusiastic and dedicated team will provide your child with an environment promoting emotional stability and academic growth. We will teach your child to learn through fun, exploration, and discovery.

Britt Knapp and Ann Baay

We’d love for your family to meet ours.