Preschool Day Camps in Montclair, New Jersey (Under 5)

Finding a day camp for children under 5 is different from choosing a camp for older kids. Preschoolers need smaller groups, age-appropriate activities, consistent routines, and staff experienced with younger children — not just permission to enroll.

This page highlights day camps in and around Montclair that are specifically designed for preschool-age children, not simply open to them. We focus on programs that clearly state age ranges, daily schedules, supervision structure, and program format so families can compare options with confidence.

Camp Genie independently catalogs these camps using program-provided and publicly available information, and we regularly re-check key details to keep listings current. Some camps link directly to their own registration sites, while others may support direct booking through Camp Genie over time. Our goal is to help you quickly narrow options that truly fit your child’s age and developmental needs.

 

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Day camps for preschoolers (under 5)

Programs designed for younger children, based on stated age ranges and program structure.

YMCA of Montclair

Town: Montclair, NJ and Verona, NJ

Ages: 2-16

Typical hours: 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $365-$465

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Opens February 10-13th, 2026 (varies by specific camp)

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Centercourt

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 4-14

Typical hours: 9am-1pm or 9am-4pm (full day only for kids 7+)

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $295-$495 

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Late August

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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Willow Lake Daycamp

Town: Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day, Traditional

Extended care: No 

Transportation: Busing to dozens of towns in Northern NJ (see website for details)

Price range: $1960/week, 4 weeks minimum. Price includes transportation, lunch, snacks.

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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Harbor Haven

Town: West Orange, NJ

Ages: 3-18

Typical hours: 9am-3:30pm (9am-12pm option for kids 3-5)

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: Yes, extra $200-230/week

Price range: $2500 (discounts with multiple weeks)

Tags: Special Needs, Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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New Horizons

Town: Florham Park, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 8:45am-3:45pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: Yes, $125/week extra

Price range: $1,200/week, minimum 2 weeks

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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Oh Canary!

Town: Montclair, NJ and South Orange, NJ

Ages: 4-10

Typical hours: 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $625

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Late August

Registration status: 

Registration status: Open - Some weeks already full!

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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MLC STEM Center

Town: Bloomfield, NJ

Ages: 3-12

Typical hours: 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $575

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Late August

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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St James Preschool

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 2-6

Typical hours: 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $425-$600

Tags: Affordable, Under 5

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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L'Alliance, Montclair

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 3-11

Typical hours: 8:30am-12:30pm or 8:30am-3:30pm

Type:  Day, French Immersion

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $419-599

Tags: Affordable, Under 5

Registration status: Spring 2026, Date to be confirmed

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Camp Discovery

Town: Glen Ridge, NJ

Ages: 5-8 (incoming K-3rd)

Typical hours: 9am-2pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $400

Tags: Affordable, Under 5

Registration status: Opens on February 13th, 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Sunnyside

Town: Glen Ridge, NJ

Ages: 3-7 (incoming K-3rd)

Typical hours: 8:30am-12:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $320

Tags: Affordable, Under 5

Registration status: Opens February 1st, 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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MKA Star Camp

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 4-13 (rising K-8th)

Typical hours: 8:30am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes

Transportation: No

Price range: $725

Tags: Under 5

Registration status: TBD

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Jeff Lake Day Camp

Town: Stanhope, NJ

Ages: 3-15

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: Yes

Price range: $6,650 for 4 weeks to $9,250 for full 8 weeks. Minimum of 4 weeks. Pricing varies by duration and age.

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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The Nature Place

Town: Chestnut Ridge, NY

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 9am-3:45pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: Yes. Cost varies by home location.

Price range: $5,675 for 4 weeks to $7,250 for 6 weeks. Minimum 4 weeks. Transportation is an additional charge.

Tags: Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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Kidville

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 3-5

Typical hours: 9:30am-12:30pm. 2 days, 3 days or 5 days a week.

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $149 for 2 days, $199 for 3 days and $299 for 5 days/week.

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Late August

Registration status: Opens February, 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Steve & Kate's

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 8am-6pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No. Long hours by default.

Transportation: No

Price range: $134/day

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Teens, Late August

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/05/2026

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Sharon Miller's

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 3-14

Typical hours: 9am-12pm for preschoolers, 10am-5pm for ages 6-14 year.

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $275/week for preschoolers. $1,350 for 3-week session for ages 6-14.

Tags: Affordable, Under 5

Registration status: Opens February, 2026

Last Updated on: 12/28/2025

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Kids Strong

Town: West Orange, NJ

Ages: 4-11

Typical hours: 9am-1pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $300

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Late August

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/06/2026

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Flippin Out

Town: Nutley and Pompton Plains, NJ

Ages: 3-10

Typical hours: 9am-1pm or 9am-3pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes. Until 5:30pm

Transportation: No

Price range: $240/week for half-day, $300/week for full day, $360/week for extended day

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Late August

Registration status: Opens Spring 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Far Brook Summer Programs

Town: Short Hills, NJ

Ages: 3-16

Typical hours: 9am-3:30pm and half-day option for Nursery 3s

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes, 8am-5:30pm

Transportation: No

Price range: $495 for half day and $695 for full day

Tags: Under 5

Registration status: Opens February 2nd, 2026

Last Updated on: 01/21/2026

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South Mountain YMCA

Town: Maplewood, NJ and South Orange, NJ

Ages: 4-16

Typical hours: 7:30-3:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes, until 6pm for $110/week

Transportation: No

Price range: $265-$590 (varies by specialty) + YMCA membership

Tags: Affordable, Under 5, Teens

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

 

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Dynamic Dance Academy - Verona

Town: Verona, NJ

Ages: 4-9 

Typical hours: 9:30-12:30pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $240/week

Tags: Affordable, Under 5

Registration status: Opening Spring 2026

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

 

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Tamarack Day Camp

Town: Randolph, NJ

Ages: 3-16

Typical hours: 9am-4pm

Type:  Day, Traditional

Extended care: Yes, 7:30am-6pm but no bus service. Extended care adds $125 for morning care and $125 for afternoon care. 

Transportation: Busing to Glen Ridge Central School, Verona H.B. Whitehorne Middle School, West Caldwell and other dozens of towns.

Price range: $725 - $1,425/week (lower prices when booking full 8 weeks), 4 weeks minimum. Price includes transportation, lunch, snacks. 

Tags: Under 5, Affordable

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/22/2026

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Outdoor Play Connection

Town: West Orange, NJ

Ages: 4-10

Typical hours: 9am-2pm

Type:  Day, Outdoor

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $450/week

Tags: Under 5, Affordable

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/23/2026

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Watchung Co-op Summer Camp

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 2.5-6

Typical hours: 9am-12:30pm morning session and until 2:45pm for full day

Type:  Day

Extended care: No

Transportation: No

Price range: $288 for mornings only, $432 for full day/week

Tags: Under 5, Affordable

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/23/2026

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Montclair Co-op Summer Camp

Town: Montclair, NJ

Ages: 3-6

Typical hours: 9am-1pm

Type:  Day

Extended care: Yes, 1-3pm for $120/week

Transportation: No

Price range: $350/week

Tags: Under 5

Registration status: Open

Last Updated on: 01/23/2026

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What “Under 5” means on Camp Genie

A camp appears on this page only if it explicitly serves preschool-age children and clearly communicates how its program is adapted for younger campers.

This typically includes:

  • Stated age ranges beginning below 5
  • Activities designed for early childhood development
  • Appropriate staff-to-child ratios
  • Shorter activity blocks and structured daily routines

We do not include camps that simply allow younger children to enroll without describing how programming, supervision, or schedules differ for this age group.

As always, families should confirm final details directly with the camp during registration.

Why parents use Camp Genie for preschool camps

  • Camps are not ranked or featured based on payment
  • Listings reflect stated program details, not marketing language
  • Age suitability is based on explicit program information

Choosing a camp for a preschooler

When comparing camps for children under 5, these factors tend to matter most to families.

If your child is new to camp

Look for programs with shorter days, predictable routines, and experience supporting first-time campers.

If consistency matters most

Some preschool camps run fewer weeks or limited sessions. Confirm session length and continuity early.

If you’re balancing work hours

Extended care options and clear pickup times can make a big difference with younger children.

 

Not seeing a preschool camp you expected?

We’re actively expanding and verifying our preschool listings. If there’s a camp you think belongs here — or you’re unsure whether a program is truly under-5 friendly — let us know.

 

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