At the Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center in downtown Princeton, we know that choosing the right early childhood program is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. That is why we have created a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn every day. Our experienced educators nurture each child's natural curiosity while building the confidence, independence, and skills they need to thrive in school and in life.
Where Every Child's Journey Begins
Why Families Choose Us
Our research-based curriculum encourages children to explore, create, ask questions, and discover the world around them through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Experienced, caring educators dedicated to every child's success
Bilingual classrooms that celebrate language, culture, and diversity
The Creative Curriculum®, designed to foster creativity and critical thinking
Teaching Strategies GOLD® assessments
Daily opportunities to build social-emotional skills, helping children develop confidence, resilience, empathy, and healthy ways to manage "big feelings"
A True Partnership with Families
We believe parents are a child's first and most important teachers. That's why we work closely with families to ensure every child receives the support they need to flourish.
Full-day and half-day preschool programs
Aftercare available for children ages 3–6 until 6:00 p.m.
Tuition rates up to 25% lower than many local childcare providers
Ongoing communication through ClassDojo, parent-teacher conferences, family workshops, and special community events
A Place to Learn, Grow, and Belong
Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, the Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center provides high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to grow with confidence, kindness, and joy.
We are open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
We invite you to visit us, meet our educators, and discover why so many families choose the Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center as the place where their child's lifelong love of learning begins.
Tuition Rates for 2026-27
Tuition rate is based on your child’s placement in classroom
Children must be 3 by October 1st to be placed in a 3 year old classroom
Tuition Rates Reflect the 2026-2027 School Year
DEPOSITS MADE TO OUR CHILDCARE PROGRAM ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
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Sprouts (8 weeks - 12 months) and Rosebuds (12 - 20 months)
Full Day (7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
5 days: $2,304
4 days: $1,843
3 days: $1,640
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Cherry Blossoms (20 months - 30 months)
Full Day (7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
5 days: $2,090
4 days: $1,693
3 days: $1,500
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2.5 - 5 years
Full Day (7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
5 Days: $1,875
4 Days: $1,511
3 Days: $1,350
Partial Day (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) *must be 2.5 yo by Sept. 30th
5 Days: $900
4 Days: $730
3 Days: $643
Partial Day (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
5 Days: $1,457
4 Days: $1,168
3 Days: $1,039
Before Care (7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.) *for 3 - 6yos
5 Days: $250
Drop-in days available
After Care (3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) *for 3 - 6yos
5 Days: $435
Drop-in days available
YWCA provides enrollment opportunities for low-income families and emergency care option for families with no other immediate childcare options.
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All completed scholarship applications and documentation must be submitted online.
No hard copy applications will be accepted in person.