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8 Daycare Centers in Hillside, New Jersey

Browse all 8 daycare centers in Hillside, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hillside

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Precious Angels Daycare Center LLC
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    1482 Maple Avenue, Hillside, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 37 children

    Precious Angels Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly Ms. Yvonnia, and highlight the facility's small class sizes, developmental focus, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for across physical, mental, emotional, and developmental needs.

    kind and professional staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionstrong child development outcomesengaging curriculum and daily activities
  2. 2
    Little Bears Day Care II
    3.44 score
    3.3(20)

    422 New York Place, Hillside, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Little Bears Day Care II receives mostly positive feedback praising the director, staff professionalism, and quality of care. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and strong communication. However, some concerns have been raised about operational reliability and incident handling.

    Clean and safe environmentexcellent staff and director professionalismstrong parent communicationsupportive and caring approach to children

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Hillside based on parent reviews

Kean University Learning Adventures

4.9(2)

145 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, NJ

Precious Angels Daycare Center LLC

4.3(20)

1482 Maple Avenue, Hillside, NJ

Precious Angels Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly Ms. Yvonnia, and highlight the facility's small class sizes, developmental focus, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for across physical, mental, emotional, and developmental needs.

kind and professional staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionstrong child development outcomes

Piece Of Heaven Preschool

4.5(1)

1283 Liberty Ave, Hillside, NJ

Little Bears Day Care II

3.3(20)

422 New York Place, Hillside, NJ

Little Bears Day Care II receives mostly positive feedback praising the director, staff professionalism, and quality of care. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and strong communication. However, some concerns have been raised about operational reliability and incident handling.

Clean and safe environmentexcellent staff and director professionalismstrong parent communication

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Daycare types in Hillside

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 5

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Daycare Centers in Hillside, New Jersey

There are 8 daycare centers in Hillside, New Jersey. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Hillside, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Hillside

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Kean University Learning Adventures
Before or After School Daycare
4.9
Address
145 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(908) 732-3789
Piece Of Heaven Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1283 Liberty Ave, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(973) 926-3040
Precious Angels Daycare Center LLC
Church Daycare
4.3

Precious Angels Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly Ms. Yvonnia, and highlight the facility's small class sizes, developmental focus, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for across physical, mental, emotional, and developmental needs.

kind and professional staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionstrong child development outcomes
Address
1482 Maple Avenue, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(973) 318-7232
Little Bears Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Little Bears Day Care II receives mostly positive feedback praising the director, staff professionalism, and quality of care. Parents highlight the welcoming environment and strong communication. However, some concerns have been raised about operational reliability and incident handling.

Clean and safe environmentexcellent staff and director professionalismstrong parent communication
Address
422 New York Place, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(908) 688-2251
Hillside Project After School Program G.W. Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1530 Leslie Street, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(908) 687-2692
Hillside Project Learn After School Program - Hurden Looker Elemntary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1261 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(908) 687-2697
Hillside Project Learn After School Program - Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
614 Tillman Street, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(908) 687-2697
Hillside Project Learn. After School Program-Ap Morris Eleme
Before or After School Daycare
Address
143 Coe Avenue, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(908) 687-2697

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Hillside, New Jersey. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Hillside, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Hillside offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 5 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Hillside for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Hillside must be licensed by New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.