144 Daycare Centers in Newark, New Jersey

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.

1. 1

   Kay'S Christian Place

   4.72 score

   4.9(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
2. 2

   Kid'S First Adventure INC.

   4.66 score

   4.9(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
3. 3

   Our Lady Of Fatima Nursery

   4.64 score

   4.8(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
4. 4

   New Life Child Care Learning Center

   4.58 score

   5(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
5. 5

   Perpetual Help Day Nursery

   4.55 score

   4.8(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
6. 6

   Parkside Pre-School II

   4.55 score

   5(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
7. 7

   Story Hall Daycare Center

   4.52 score

   4.7(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
8. 8

   The North Ward Center

   4.49 score

   4.9(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
9. 9

   Sarah Ward Nursery

   4.48 score

   4.6(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
10. 10

    Mighty Oaks Learning Center

    4.45 score

    4.9(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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