144 Daycare Centers in Newark, New Jersey
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Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newark
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.
- 1Kay'S Christian Place4.72 score4.9(20)
45 Mcwhorter Street, Newark, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
Kay's Christian Place receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, child development progress, cleanliness, nutritious food, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show noticeable developmental improvements.
Loving and attentive staffchild development and learningquality nutrition and fresh foodclean and organized facility - 2Kid'S First Adventure INC.4.66 score4.9(14)
279 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children
Kid's First Adventure Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a warm, family-oriented environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of instruction, engaging activities, and the center's flexibility in accommodating family schedules. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.
Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereengaging learning environmentfun activities and programs - 3Our Lady Of Fatima Nursery4.64 score4.8(20)
79-81 Jefferson Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Our Lady of Fatima Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility as a beautiful, clean, and welcoming place of worship with respectful and accommodating staff. The church is noted for its special atmosphere, Portuguese-language masses, and community events.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilitywelcoming and peaceful atmosphereaccommodating staffclean environment - 4New Life Child Care Learning Center4.58 score5(7)
302 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
New Life Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its attentive staff, clean facility, and focus on child development and socialization. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the app, provided meals, flexible hours, and engaging activities. The director and staff are noted as caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being.
attentive and caring staffclean facilitydevelopmental focusdaily app updates with pictures - 5Perpetual Help Day Nursery4.55 score4.8(11)
170 Broad Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 189 children
Parents consistently praise Perpetual Help Day Nursery as an excellent preschool with caring, professional teachers and friendly staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and show academic progress. The facility is secure with cameras and offers affordable tuition in a diverse, welcoming environment.
Caring and dedicated teachersfriendly staffchildren enjoy attendinggood academic preparation - 6Parkside Pre-School II4.55 score5(6)
354 Park Ave, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parkside Pre-School II in Newark receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a top academic preschool. Parents highlight the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment, with multiple reviewers crediting the school with preparing children well for elementary school.
Academic excellenceprofessional staffcaring and welcoming environmentstrong teacher-student relationships - 7Story Hall Daycare Center4.52 score4.7(14)
158 Chestnut Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Story Hall Daycare Center in Newark receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and learning-focused environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, multilingual exposure, nutritious meals, and the peace of mind provided by in-classroom camera access. The center is noted for accommodating special needs like allergies and providing emotional support during the adaptation process.
Caring and professional stafflearning-oriented environmentnutritious mealsmultilingual education (Portuguese - 8The North Ward Center4.49 score4.9(6)
300-306 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
The North Ward Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the dedicated and qualified staff, welcoming environment, and significant academic progress their children have made over multiple years of attendance.
Dedicated and hardworking staffrespectful teacherschildren learn significantlywelcoming and safe environment - 9Sarah Ward Nursery4.48 score4.6(20)
27 Jay Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children
Sarah Ward Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight professional, caring staff, strong academic and social development, accommodating approach to special needs, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend.
Professional and patient staffinclusive and accommodating to special needs (autismnonverbal children)strong communication with parents - 10Mighty Oaks Learning Center4.45 score4.9(5)
96 South 6th Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Mighty Oaks Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring staff, strong academic and spiritual development, clean facilities, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported.
Caring and committed teacherssupportive directorclean facilitiesstructured and nurturing environment
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Highest rated daycares in Newark based on parent reviews
Kay'S Christian Place
45 Mcwhorter Street, Newark, NJ
Kay's Christian Place receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, child development progress, cleanliness, nutritious food, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show noticeable developmental improvements.
Kid'S First Adventure INC.
279 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ
Kid's First Adventure Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a warm, family-oriented environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of instruction, engaging activities, and the center's flexibility in accommodating family schedules. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.
Our Lady Of Fatima Nursery
79-81 Jefferson Street, Newark, NJ
Note: The reviews provided are for Our Lady of Fatima Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility as a beautiful, clean, and welcoming place of worship with respectful and accommodating staff. The church is noted for its special atmosphere, Portuguese-language masses, and community events.
New Life Child Care Learning Center
302 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ
New Life Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its attentive staff, clean facility, and focus on child development and socialization. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the app, provided meals, flexible hours, and engaging activities. The director and staff are noted as caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being.
Perpetual Help Day Nursery
170 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Parents consistently praise Perpetual Help Day Nursery as an excellent preschool with caring, professional teachers and friendly staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and show academic progress. The facility is secure with cameras and offers affordable tuition in a diverse, welcoming environment.
Parkside Pre-School II
354 Park Ave, Newark, NJ
Parkside Pre-School II in Newark receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a top academic preschool. Parents highlight the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment, with multiple reviewers crediting the school with preparing children well for elementary school.
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There are 144 daycare centers in Newark, 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 Newark, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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The Leaguers Head Start in Newark receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly staff and clean facility, others report significant communication issues and lack of administrative responsiveness. Multiple parents express frustration with difficulty reaching staff and getting callbacks regarding applications and concerns.
- Address
- 302 - 316 16th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-0300
THE LEAGUERS HEAD START in Newark receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the friendly staff and clean facilities, but several express frustration with poor communication and lack of administrative responsiveness.
- Address
- 177 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-0300
Parents consistently praise The Institute of Intriguing Minds for its educational approach and caring staff, with children showing significant academic progress in early literacy, math, and social skills. The facility is described as going beyond typical daycare to provide a kindergarten-level curriculum taught by certified teachers in a warm, family-like environment.
- Address
- 179-205 Irvine Turner Boulevar, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 622-5600
- Address
- 63-65 Stuyvesant Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 504-7070
Reviews praise the campus cleanliness, attentive staff, and safe environment. The facility is noted as affordable with helpful faculty and good community connections. However, reviews also mention concerns about the surrounding neighborhood and inconsistency in academic quality among professors.
- Address
- 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 877-3357
Rosa's Daycare Center in Newark receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, child development, and caring environment, particularly highlighting director Ms. Tanya and teachers Ms. Jenny, Ms. Mallory, and others. However, two detailed negative reviews report serious concerns including physical injuries (bite marks and scratches), lack of daily communication about children's activities and eating, and emotional distress causing long-term behavioral issues.
- Address
- 393-395 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 484-0444
New Community Harmony House Afterschool Pro is a shelter-based facility in Newark that receives mixed reviews. While many residents praise the dedicated staff and helpful programs for getting back on their feet, others report issues with pest control, privacy concerns, and overly intrusive case management practices.
- Address
- 278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 623-8555
NCC Harmony House Early Learning Center is a shelter-based facility in Newark that receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the dedicated staff and programs for helping residents transition to independence, though some report concerns about pest control, privacy, and intrusiveness of case management.
- Address
- 278 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 242-3115
- Address
- 697-709 Market Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 589-8695
Parents consistently praise Bumblebee Early Learning Center for its warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff. The facility offers convenient hours (6:30 AM - 6 PM), school transportation services, after-school programs, and strong communication with parents. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate developmental progress.
- Address
- 176 Avon Ave, Suite 1, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-7070
New Life Daycare Center receives polarized reviews with 5 parents giving 5-star ratings praising staff care, professionalism, and safe environment, while 4 parents gave 1-star ratings citing unprofessional conduct, poor facility conditions, and unresponsive management. The facility appears to have significant inconsistency in service quality and parental experience.
- Address
- 222 Verona Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 482-5080
- Address
- 530-532 Central Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 622-5333
- Address
- 99-101 Davenport Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 482-3942
- Address
- 154 Stuyvesant Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 372-0022
- Address
- 110 Davenport Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 482-8888
- Address
- 894-A 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 416-9884
- Address
- 487 Orange Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 350-0221
- Address
- 978-980 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 351-9000
Newark Federal Kids Care receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the dedicated, professional staff, enriching activities, and safe environment where children thrive developmentally. However, three parents report serious concerns including neglect (dirty/hungry children), lost items, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional behavior.
- Address
- 970 Broad Street, Suite 107, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 645-3130
Montgomery Heights Steam School has mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents appreciate the location and cleanliness of the facility, though some expressed dissatisfaction with application processes and staff-related concerns.
- Address
- 671 Dr. M L K Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 307-0640
Bumblebee Early Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Mr. Eric for creating a welcoming, family-like environment. Parents highlight the convenient hours (6:30 AM-6:00 PM), school bus partnerships, after-school programs, potty training, daily communication, and developmental progress their children have made.
- Address
- 444 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 504-7070
- Address
- 426-428 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 705-9500
- Address
- 176 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 926-3999
- Address
- 494-504 Central Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 732-9751
Rising Star Learning Center receives mixed reviews with stark differences in parent experiences. Positive reviewers praise staff professionalism, strong parent-teacher communication, and child learning outcomes, while negative reviewers report strict policies, lack of empathy, dismissive management, and frequent requests to pick up children. The center appears highly dependent on parental engagement and director-parent compatibility.
- Address
- 126 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 923-6999
- Address
- 3 Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 466-4260
Parkside III receives consistently positive feedback from current parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Director Ms. Leslie, and inclusive environment. Parents note significant improvements at the facility and recommend it highly, though they acknowledge older negative reviews exist.
- Address
- 567 Broadway, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 732-4807
- Address
- 315-317 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 596-9633
- Address
- 22 Halleck Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 484-6777
Play Learn and Grow Daycare has highly polarized reviews with significant concerns about management and operations. Multiple parents report unprofessional and disrespectful behavior from owner Natasha Johnson, operational issues including late meal service and unresponsiveness, and safety concerns. A small number of positive reviews praise cleanliness and staff friendliness, though some reviewers question their authenticity.
- Address
- 202-204 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 693-0050
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- 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
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