From 8 weeks
Infant Program
- Safe, secure, nurturing rooms
- Physical and cognitive development plans
- Written daily reports sent home
Ages 8 weeks to 5 years · Bergen County, NJ
See where your child will learn, play, and grow
Book a tour of Carousel Early Learning Center in Norwood or Westwood. Meet our teachers, see the classrooms, and find the right program for your child.
- Privately owned for more than 20 years
- CCTV in every classroom and secure entry doors
- Hot lunch made on-site, included in tuition
Schedule your tour
Tell us a little about your family and we'll reach out to set up a time that works for you.
- 20+ yearsPrivately owned in Bergen County
- 8 wks – 5 yrsInfant through Pre-K programs
- 2 centersNorwood and Westwood, NJ
- 7 AM – 6 PMOpen Monday through Friday
- 12 monthsYear-round, with a summer program
A program for every stage of early childhood
Each program is built for a specific age group, so your child always has the right tools, materials, and teachers for where they are right now.
Toddlers
Toddler Program
- Building language and creativity
- Hands-on activities for fine and gross motor skills
- Social skills and potty training
Preschool
Preschool Program
- Developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
- Toilet training support
Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-K Program
- Academic lesson plans for kindergarten
- Independence and following directions
- Large and small group learning
Safety you can see for yourself
Security is a main priority at Carousel. On your tour, you'll see the protections that keep your child safe and healthy every day.
Security
- Extensive background checks of all staff
- CCTV in all classrooms and playground areas
- Security doors
- Enclosed playgrounds with continuous monitoring
Our team
- Certified in CPR, AED, First Aid, and EpiPen administration
- Continuous professional development and up-to-date training
- Low staff turnover
Health & wellness
- Professional cleaning every night
- Immunization records monitored by the Health Department
- Nut-product-free centers
Meals
- Hot lunch served daily
- Prepared on premises
- Meals included in monthly tuition
Learning through play, all year long
Our play-based, thematic curriculum focuses on the whole child, building the skills they'll need for school and everyday life.
Gross motorRunning, jumping, balance, and coordination
Fine motorHolding a pencil, cutting paper, picking up beads
SocialSharing, taking turns, and making friends
AcademicLanguage, reading readiness, pre-math, and science
A new theme every month
Each month's theme ties together language, pre-math, science, creative arts, dramatic play, and music and movement.
SepAll About Me
OctYou Can Be Whomever You Want to Be
NovA Harvest of Friends
DecCelebrations Around the World
JanA Blizzard of Winter Fun
FebCaring & Sharing
MarLions, Lambs, and Leprechauns
AprWhat a Wonderful World
MayPeople on the Move
JunUnder the Sea
Jul – AugSummer Program
Two convenient Bergen County locations
Norwood
- Address
- 535 Walnut St, Norwood, NJ 07648
- Phone
- (201) 767-0784
- [email protected]
Westwood
- Address
- 200 3rd Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
- Phone
- (201) 722-9822
- [email protected]
Both centers are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Come see Carousel for yourself
Choosing a child care center is a big decision. A tour is the best way to know it's the right fit for your family.