Westfield Day Care Center

Westfield Day Care Center is a preschool in Westfield, New Jersey, serving children aged two and a half through kindergarten. Located at 229 Cowperthwaite Place, the center has provided affordable, quality early learning and child care since 1968, operating as a not-for-profit organization within the Reedmer Lutheran Church. It follows the HighScope curriculum for toddlers through Pre-K and aligns with the Westfield Public School district for its private kindergarten program. The center emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment where children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, with a strong focus on collaboration between families and educators. All staff are certified or credentialed, and classrooms meet NAEYC standards and New Jersey state licensing requirements. Families receive detailed updates through ProCare Solutions, including daily reports, photos, lesson plans, and meal information.

The center began in 1968 as a small daycare at the Madison Avenue Chapel with one classroom and 15 children, founded by a community steering committee responding to a local need for childcare. A sliding scale tuition model was established then and remains central to its mission. Over the decades, it expanded to the Presbyterian Church on Mountain Avenue and added full-day kindergarten by the 1970s. An infant-toddler program operated on W. Broad Street until 2003. Today, the center continues its legacy of accessibility and quality education, serving children regardless of race, religion, or economic background.

Situated on Cowperthwaite Place, the center is about 0.2 miles from the Westfield Board of Education and the YMCA, and just 36 meters from Redeemer Lutheran School. It lies near North Avenue West and the Kessler Rehabilitation Center, within walking distance of the Westfield World War II Memorial.

With a perfect 5.00 rating and a strong reputation for consistent quality, the center stands as a trusted institution in Westfield’s early childhood education landscape, known for its long-standing commitment to affordability, inclusive care, and high educational standards. Its enduring presence in the community reflects a deep dedication to nurturing young learners and supporting families across generations.