Newark Federal Kids Care

Everything! The teachers and staff are all wonderful. I love the curriculum, and what a safe, nurturing environment Imagine has created.

Infants/Toddlers/Preschoolers

Full-Time/Part-time/Drop-in care rates are available.

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

970 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102

We serve families of federal employees as well as the community.

Newark Federal Kids Care Highlights

Located in the secure Peter Rodino federal building block away from Newark’s Prudential Center.
Seven (7) classrooms
Indoor gym
Secure outdoor play area
Full kitchen and staff lounge.
Resource center for family and staff use
Weekly music and movement sessions
Scholastic Book Fairs
Parent Advisory Board

Where We Go Outside

Peter Rodino outdoor playground

Newark City Hall

Newark Symphony Hall

Visits to the post office and fire department

The Newark Public Library

Lincoln Park

Visits to local small businesses.

School Leadership

Lisa Parone

Director MS Ed-P-3 NJ certification

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn Benjamin Franklin

Fun Fact: Lisa enjoys playing bocce ball.

Ambar Z. Espada

Associate Director Bachelor’s Degree in Child Advocacy; Education Associate Degree; Childhood Development Associate Certificate

A little mind that can be configured or introduced to a new idea never returns to its original state of mind.

Fun Fact: Ambar loves to go bowling and enjoys nature by hiking.

Brooklyn Campbell

Assistant Director Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology.

What I love most about working with young children is the ability to be able to learn from them as I teach them. They teach me new things and open my eyes to new experiences and adventures.

Fun Fact: Brooklyn enjoys all kinds of arts, such as singing, painting, crafting, and playing instruments, as well as Broadway and theater.

Rates

Federal

Infant/Toddler:

$1,120

Pre-K:

$1,040

Community

Infant/Toddler:

$1,285

Pre-K:

$1,215

For more information on our part-time and drop-in rates, please contact our center at (973) 645-3130 /3024 or [email protected].

Accreditation & Licensing Information

Newark Federal Kids Care is licensed by the NJ Department of Children and Families and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Contact Us or Visit the Center

Address: 970 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102

Phone: (973) 645-3130 /3024

Fax: (973) 645-3891

Email: [email protected]

We believe it is essential that you come into the schools to get a true feel for the Imagine ethos and community. We require families to join a tour (we can accommodate virtual tours for those not able to attend in person) before being added to our waitlist.

If you are interested in our program, please call (973) 645-3130 /3024 to schedule a tour.

Learn more about our admissions process.