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At The Wonder Years Academy, your child’s well-being and growth are our top priorities. As a family-owned and veteran-owned center, we’re proud to offer high-quality childcare in a nurturing, respectful, and engaging environment.

With an age-appropriate, stimulating curriculum designed to inspire young minds, we help children thrive through every developmental stage — from curious Infants to confident Pre-K learners.

Let us show you what 25 years of dedication, care, and experience look like. Contact us now to schedule a tour. We can’t wait to welcome your family!

📍 133 South Avenue Fanwood , NJ 07023

What Makes Us Special

Experienced, Loving Staff – Our teachers are passionate and they treat every child like family.

Family-Oriented — Not a Franchise – We value relationships over numbers, providing personalized care every day.

Creative Curriculum – A hands-on, engaging approach that sparks curiosity and a love of learning.

Individualized Care – We take time to understand your child’s unique personality, needs, and goals.

Parent Involvement – We believe families are partners in every step of their child’s journey.

Flexible Scheduling – Offering part-time, full-time, and hybrid options to fit your family’s busy life.

 

Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!

The Essentials

Our Mission

At The Wonder Years Academy, our mission is to provide exceptional, personalized childcare and education in a nurturing, family-centered environment. As a family-owned and veteran-owned school, we are dedicated to serving each child and their family with integrity, care, and respect.

We offer a thoughtfully designed, engaging curriculum that supports the growth and development of young minds. By building strong relationships with each family, we tailor our support to meet your unique needs and goals—creating a trusted partnership and a true sense of community from the very first call.

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Programs We Offer

We proudly offer care and education from Infant through Pre-Kindergarten, including:

Infant Care – Gentle, nurturing beginnings that focus on trust and early development

Toddler 1 & Toddler 2 – Encouraging exploration, independence, and language skills

Preschool – Building social, emotional, and cognitive foundations through play and discovery

Pre-Kindergarten – Preparing confident, curious learners for a smooth transition to kindergarten

Each classroom is designed to inspire learning through play, creativity, and meaningful relationships.

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Enrollment

Our Enrollment process is quite easy. Choosing a childcare for your child is an important decision. During your tour, any questions on our teaching method and philosophy will be answered to ensure that our facility is a good fit for your child.

Take the first step toward joining The Wonder Years Academy:

1. Submit an inquiry form
2. Schedule a tour
3. Submit an Application Form

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Parent Testimonials

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The Wonder Years Academy has been a dream come true. My 4 year old has improved on so many different things like spelling his name, days of the week, counting, and so much more. It’s such a relief knowing my child is in a safe place where he is cared for. I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Para, Mrs. Ashley, Miss Alyssa, Vito, Robert and the rest of the staff at the wonder year’s academy. Thank you guys for everything you do for all of the children!”

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We toured several facilities, asked a lot of questions, brought checklists with us, compared rates and made our decision thinking that most places were likely fairly similar (they boast about their curriculum, routine for the kids and how their staff operates). While those things are all nice, what it doesn’t account for in addition is the staff who wants to be working there and who smile and interact with the kids in a manner that isn’t just them “doing their job”. You can tell that the administration at Wonder Years are happy, that they enjoy coming to work, and THAT is irreplaceable when you are sending your child off to spend their day with them. The added bonus is that our son comes home telling us about new things he learns everyday and goes on about the books they read, songs they sing, and crafts they do together. The Wonder Years so clearly cares about the families who attend and are so accommodating in every way. They really get to know you, and we have never had to worry dropping our son off there. Para is truly a saint.”

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We are so thrilled we chose The Wonder Years! From the beginning, they have been so helpful in transitioning our daughter and helping us (and her) comfortable. During the pandemic, the Wonder Years Academy has kept up communication with us anytime there was an update and anytime they were implementing new safety measures. From what we heard about other daycares during this time, I am so glad we are part of the Wonder Years Academy Family.”

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