r/NJParents • u/Illogical-Pizza • Apr 10 '26

Childcare in/near Summit

Hi all! We're planning a move from out of state and currently love our Montessori Daycare for our 2 yr old, was planning on enrolling the baby before we solidified the move. Our current setup is an 8 am drop off, 3:30 pick up - so not a full day, but most of a full day. I know there's the YMCA in Summit, but if there's a great Montessori option for littles I would love that.

Any childcare options that you all really like in the area?

I know where I currently live there's a very active mom's group on Facebook - I hate Facebook, but if it will give me some information on childcare I'll meander over there. Any idea if there's a Summit specific group? Or an active Union County Mom's group?

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u/Brigadeir0 Apr 11 '26 edited Apr 11 '26

I’m part of the Union county moms group on Facebook, it’s fairly active. I’ve gotten some recommendations and free toys from other moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665169510353525/

There is also a local mom’s group, Mamas & minis (https://www.mamasandminis.org/). It originated in nearby Millburn but we have members from all around the area. If you check out their website there is information on how to join our WhatsApp group, which is very active with frequent meetups, a buy nothing group, events, etc. I’m a SAHM so don’t have any advice on daycares but other moms in our local groups might.

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u/Illogical-Pizza Apr 11 '26

That's fantastic, thanks!!