Harrison Learning Center

Harrison Learning Center offers year-round programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, plus before and after homework assistance for school aged students and summer camp for school aged children. It also offers free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds who meet the listed age requirement, and transportation to and from Harrison Public Schools.

Programs

• Infants — 4 weeks to 18 months old · Warm, nurturing environment where each baby is special. Babies are encouraged to explore and develop new skills at their own pace.
• Waddlers — 18 months old to 2 1/2 years old · Environment encourages pretend play, independence, walking, lots of new words, and more.
• Toddlers — 2 1/2 years old to 5 years old
• Before & After Care — school aged to 13 years old · Before care begins at 7:00 AM and after school care ends at 5:30 PM · Available to Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 and school aged children. School aged children have a snack, homework assistance, and fun indoor or outdoor activities.
• Summer & Holidays — school aged to 13 years old · Summer months; year round except National Holidays, and never more than 2 consecutive days · During the summer months they run a full day camp for school aged children with trips, educational programs at the center and around the town, and fun activities.
• Free Preschool — 3 & 4 years old · Available to Harrison residents. Children must turn 3 or 4 on or before October 1st of the current year.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–13 years old
• General schedule: Year-round programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers; before and after homework assistance for school aged students; summer camp for school aged children.
• Facility hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

About the provider

Harrison Learning Center has served the Harrison community for over 25 years. It is a state licensed facility owned and operated by New Jersey state licensed teachers, and all staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. The leadership team includes Donna O’Donnell, Director; Carmella Confessore, Preschool Teacher Owner; and Rosita Almeida, Family Worker.

• Transportation — Bus transportation to and from one of its locations to all Harrison Public Schools. Bus is fully inspected by the NJMVC.

Closed only for National Holidays, and never more than 2 consecutive days. Children must be 3 by October 1st for free preschool. Children must turn 3 or 4 on or before October 1st of the current year for the free Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 program.

Last updated October 19, 2026.