MAMA GOOSE DAY CARE, INC.

*** TUESDAY & THURSDAY SPACE AVAILABLE NOW *** FULLTIME IS WAIT-LISTED UNTIL FALL 2026**** First and for most: " it's important to note I have been fully "VACCINATED & DOUBLE BOOSTED" against COVID19 " because at MaMa Goose we do everything we can to meet and exceed your expectations. Offering flexibility to our parents as they constantly balance the demands of family, professional and and personal affairs.

Program Type
Family Child Care
License Number
R075432

Basics

Background Check
Yes
Meals
Breakfast
Snacks
2 per day
Potty Training
Not Required
Language(s) Supported
English and Spanish
Ratio
1:4 teachers to children
Pay Schedules
Monthly and Weekly
Subsidized Care
Not Accepted
Philosophy
Play-based
Child Centered

Verified parent feedback and reviews

5.0 (10)
5.0 Overall
4.5 Outdoor Time
4.9 Atmosphere
5.0 Child Communication
5.0 Physical Space
5.0 Program Communication
4.9 Learning Environment
5.0 Provider Interaction

Reviews

5.0 Oct 31, 2024
We love Mama Goose Daycare and are so grateful.
5.0 Aug 01, 2024
We LOVE Mama Goose and could not recommend it enough. Ms. Renee is amazing, caring, warm, structured, clean, she is truly the best. We are so grateful to have her in our kids lives.
5.0 Aug 04, 2023
Love mama goose.
5.0 May 05, 2023
Love Ms Renee and mama goose daycare. They are like family at this point.
5.0 Feb 03, 2023
We love mama goose!
5.0 Feb 24, 2021
Ms. Renee is a fantastic caregiver. I'm grateful my son will have a chance to learn from her.

Testimonials

Dear Renee, Words cannot express how grateful we are for you and all you do for our girls. From Lennon’s first day 2022, we knew ama Goose was someplace special. Thank you for providing such a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for our children to learn and grow. Being away from the girls while we work is really hard, but knowing they’re with you gives us such peace of mind. You make drop-off easy because we know they’re in the best hands! Thank you again, for everything! We hope you have the most wonderful and happy holiday with your family. Please enjoy this much deserved time off (and we’re sure you need it –our girls are a handful! 😂) All our best, The P. Family

“We love Mama Goose Daycare and are so grateful.”

  • Kristen B 10/31/2024

*Hi Ms. Renee, I posted the review on google and here is also a copy for you to post. xoxo 🫶🏾

We LOVE LOVE LOVE Ms. Renee// Mama Goose Daycare!!! This has been the best daycare my child has attended. I was a new mom worried about putting my child in daycare like most parents are. But Ms. Renee made the transition so smooth and fulfilling. It was easily the best decision my husband and I have ever made. Ms. Renee treated my daughter like her own. My daughter cried to go there and cried when getting picked up, it was unbelievable. My daughter came home saying a new word everyday and her motor skills improved day by day. Ms. Renee makes daycare feel like a second home for our daughter. She’s comforting, nurturing, trustworthy, and everything you need in someone that will basically be raising your child with you. We appreciate Ms. Renee and our time spent there. We wish our kids can stay with her forever! xoxo The Jackson Family 2023

Miss Renee,*

Thank you for loving and guiding our children over the last few years.

We will miss you and cherish our time at Mama Goose!

The Minaricks & Godwins September 2022

Dear Ms. Renee,

I think it may be impossible to put into words how much you have meant to our family the last four years.

your love and care for Levon and Graham was beyond what I thought possible. You also help to guide and show Adam and me how to be good parents.

Thank you for the years of advice, for the hugs for our boys and the endless shacks and all of the laughs. You and Rosie are a big part of our story.

I hope you will continue to stay in touch. If there is ever anything we can help with; do not hesitate to call!

Love, Anne & Adam May 2022

​Ms Renee Thank yoi for everything these past 3 years! We are so lucky to have you in our lives and will miss you so much. will be sure to stop by and will keep you posted on baby #2 =) xoxo Kristen, Matt+ Gavin 2022

Mrs Renee Words cannot describe how grateful we are to have you in our lives. Thank you for taking the best care of our little Elli. Wishing you and family the best holiday an a most healty New Year! with love, Emily, Yiannis, Kai + Elli

❤Thank you for sticking with us through COVID and letting us in your home. Thank you for always being so patient flexible and kind!

Thank you for giving the kids dance parties and a constant flow of bubbles!

And most of all thank you for opening your heart to our family. ❤


We love Mama Goose Daycare!! Our son has been here since he was 5 months old and Ms. Renee is just the best. She provides a comfortable, loving, caring environment at her in-home daycare. I don’t know where I would be without her as she truly keeps my mind at ease knowing my son is safe and happy while I’m at work.

  • Kristen Burke March 2021

Thank You, Ms Renee

For your patience…day to day,

For every tear you wipe away,

For little hands you gently hold,

For all the stories you have told,

For your consoling, tender heart,

And all the wisdom you impart,

For silly songs & quiet times.

For peaceful naps & nursery rhymes,

for teaching children how to share,

For being kind and being fair,

For every shoe that you have tied,

And thoughtful words that instill pride ,

For all the sweet things that you do,

to help the children all year through,

For being there in place of us…

We’re grateful and we’ll always be!!!

With Love Always,

Jennie, Rob, Eli & Sadie

posted 11-10-20

Dear Ms. Renee

We would like to “thank you” for being a wonderful caregiver to our two children. When it was time to find someone to watch our children, we were stressed as we knew no one in the area. The only people we trusted to watch them were grandparents. However, when we met you, we knew your warm an nurturing personality, along with your many years of experience were perfect for our children. It was an easy decision to send them to Mama Goose and one that no doubt shaped the kids they are today. We will forever be grateful for your time, patience and love for our children. They will always remember your daycare with fond memories and we will always consider you their third grandmother.

Thank you again for all you have done for us…

Love,

Jake, Amy, Ezra & Evelyn 2017

Our daughter attended Mama Goose from 3 months old until all most 3 years old! As working parents, we couldn’t have been happier with the care she received. Ms Renee was always accommodating to us, and made things stress free! Our daughter really grew while under the care of Mama Goose, and learned so much in the time she was there. We would recommend Mama Goose to any parent!

Mike and Mollie 2015

~Dear Ms Renee,

This letter is from appreciative grandparents whose granddaughter has just completed more than two years at your program and has now “graduated” into a Montessori program.

Perhaps you will want to share this letter with parents who are considering having their child attend Mama Goose.

Having witnesses both the care and the growth of our granddaughter since the time that she began to attend your program we ++strongly recommend++ your program.

Parents, you should know that Mama Goose offers a ++nurturing and loving++ environment and importantly in a home atmosphere, not a day care atmosphere.

You and your staff relate to each child separately and treat them as individuals.

++As our granddaughter grew while attending your program it became apparent that she has been instilled with manners, politeness and a caring for others that will be important lifelong qualities.++ She usually says please when she wants something thank you when she gets it and cleans up her play area with few prompts after she finishes an activity.

Thank you for all that you have done for our granddaughter.

Sincerely yours,

Eileen and Dick 2013

Miss Renee offers my daughter a nurturing, warm, and very flexible environment. Kaelyn is so happy to see “NeNe” every morning. Miss Renee treats all of the kids just like they are her own. It is so comforting to know my daughter is cared for in an environment of love and respect.

“After spending time with Ms Renee, I want to stay and play too.”

Anne ***** 2010

D. Lynette *****

The Best In NJ

I have used this wonderful service for many years! There is no other Childcare service in NJ that gives such quality love and affection to children, than this one!! Believe me, you will not be disappointed!

Posted by on March 07, 2005

Philosophy

My program follows a play-based / child centered philosophy. I believe that children learn social, cognitive, and emotional skills by exploring new experiences. My environment is responsive to the children in our care. Thus allows your child to gain success through a wide range of age appropriate activities and opportunities based on their interest to help facilitate their learning and engagement. Its simply a child-centered preschool program, children are able to choose activities based on the current interests. Learning activities such as creative arts, literacy, numeracy, social studies, science, etc. are presented to children through play. This encourages children to play, facilitating both social and emotional skills along the way.

About our program

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Rhythm of the Day

  • 8:00am
    Children Arrive... Handwashing & Transition
  • 8:30-9:30am
    Breakfast
  • 9:30-10:30am
    Free Play
  • 10:00am
    Diaper Change /Potty Time...Handwashing & Transition
  • 10:15am
    Nap for Infants (if needed)
  • 10:15-10:45am
    Morning Activity/ Handwashing & Transition Snack Time
  • 10:45-11:45am
    Outside play (weather permitting)
  • 11:45am
    Diaper Change / Potty Time...Handwashing & Transition..
  • 12:00 -12:45pm
    Lunch
  • 1:00pm
    Nap/ Quiet Time
  • 2:00pm
    Diaper Change / Potty Time... Handwashing & Transition.
  • 2:15pm
    Circle Time/ Story Time
  • 2:45pm
    Afternoon Snack Time...Handwashing & Transition
  • 3:00pm
    Free Play/Outside play (weather permitting)
  • 4:00pm
    Diaper Change /Potty Time...Handwashing & Transition
  • 4:30pm
    Clean Up Time (prepare to Go-Home)
  • 4:30-5:30pm
    Pick Up Time

(2025) MAMA GOOSE HOLIDAY & VACATION CALENDER

  • Jan 20 th
    Martin Luther King Day
  • Feb 17th
    Presidents Day
  • Apr18th
    Good Friday
  • May 23 th-26th,
    Memorial Day
  • July 4th
    4th of July
  • July 30th -Aug1 st
    NAFCC CONFERENCE
  • August 18th-29th
    Break/Vacation
  • September 1nd
    Labor Day
  • Oct 13th
    Columbus Day
  • November 27th + 28th
    Thanksgiving and Friday
  • Dec 24th - Jan 1st 2025
    Christmas & New Years Day
Have questions about the program?
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.
Caren Renee Haynes
Program Director