Frequently asked questions
Which ages do you take?
From 6 weeks to 5 years, in four rooms: Infants and toddlers, Twos, Threes and Fours.
Can we visit before we apply?
Yes. Book a tour and come with your child. You see the room your child would be in, the yard and the kitchen, and you ask whatever you like.
What does it mean that Dumpling is licensed?
New Jersey licenses child care centers through the Department of Children and Families. A licensed center follows the state's rules for staffing, space, health and safety. Our license and the number of children each teacher cares for are on the safety page, and we keep our license at the front desk.
How do I find out if there is a place?
Write or call, and we'll tell you whether your child's room has a place. If it's full, we put your family on the waitlist and call when one opens.
Do you take child care assistance?
Ask us whether assistance is open this month, and we'll tell you what we can take for your family.
Who speaks Mandarin?
Xiaoling and Jingyi both do. Jingyi reads a picture book in English and then in Mandarin at story time, and either of them speaks Mandarin with a family that prefers it. Every other part of the day is in English.
Can children with different needs come?
We welcome children with different needs. Tell us about your child at the tour and we'll talk it through.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. We're closed on weekends and on the holidays on our calendar.
Do you share photos of the children?
Only with your written permission. The full answer is on the family policies page.
Still have a question?
Call the front desk or book a tour and ask in person.