Best Daycare Centers in Piscataway, NJ
Compare 12 daycare centers in Piscataway. Average rating: 4.49/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Piscataway, New Jersey at a glance
- Daycares
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.49/5
- Parent reviews
- 155
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 5
Piscataway has 12 licensed daycares with 155 parent reviews averaging 4.49/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08854 zip code, averaging 4.49 stars across 12 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Piscataway
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.
- 1First Class Childcare Academy LLC4.56 score4.7(20)
111 Sutton'S Lane, Piscataway, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children
Parents consistently praise First Class Childcare Academy for its nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong communication with families. Director Marisa and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress in a supportive learning environment.
Caring and professional staffdirector knows children by nameclean facilitieseffective communication via ClassDojo and KinderTales apps - 2Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center INC.4.39 score4.5(18)
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Parents consistently praise RLDCC for its caring, well-trained staff, play-based learning approach, and strong community feel. The center is noted for outdoor time, healthy meals, low technology use, and inclusive celebration of diverse cultures. Children are described as happy, engaged, and developing well.
Warm and attentive staff with high retentionplay-based curriculum with minimal screen timeextensive outdoor playtimeincluded meals (breakfast - 3Kinder College4.31 score4.4(18)
1110 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 112 children
Kinder College receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently highlight the directors (Kim/Lauren) and teachers for their dedication, communication, and ability to help children learn and grow. Families appreciate the flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and engaging activities that keep children happy and prepared for kindergarten.
Caring and professional staffSafe and - 4Kingdom Kidz Of Piscataway LLC4.21 score4.3(11)
600 Roosevelt Avenue, Piscataway, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children
Kingdom Kidz of Piscataway receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and child development programs. However, one parent reported their autistic child was removed from the center after one week despite prior disclosure, citing inadequate staff training for children with disabilities.
Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmospherecamera monitoring availablediverse and welcoming environment - 5Cclc At Piscataway4.08 score4.1(20)
659 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Parents consistently praise CCLC AT PISCATAWAY (KinderCare Piscataway) for its caring, dedicated staff and positive impact on child development. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and a structured educational environment. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and showing significant developmental progress.
Caring and dedicated teacherschild development and growthstrong teacher-child bondsresponsive communication and updates via mobile app - 6Big Hugs Childcare & Development Center LLC3.53 score3.4(19)
255 Old New Brunswick Rd, Suite 110 N, Piscataway, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
Big Hugs Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the attentive and caring staff, clean facility, structured learning activities, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the dedication of leadership (Betty, Sabah, and Sam) and note their children thrive academically and socially. One reviewer gave 3 stars, noting staff were nice but felt more like babysitters and required parents to provide food.
attentive and caring staffclean facilitystructured learning activities and curriculumoutdoor time and field trips
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Piscataway
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 155 reviews, analyzed by AI
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Piscataway zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08854 | 12 | 4.49 | 5 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Piscataway (27–184 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
3
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Piscataway based on parent reviews
First Class Childcare Academy LLC
111 Sutton'S Lane, Piscataway, NJ
Parents consistently praise First Class Childcare Academy for its nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong communication with families. Director Marisa and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress in a supportive learning environment.
Savannah'S Playhouse
550 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ
Reviewers highlight the facility's clean, updated environment and convenient location near Rutgers and Route 18. Parents appreciate the friendly staff, particularly Director Jessica and Ms. Foy, for their engaging communication and positive energy with children.
Rutgers-Livingston Day Care Center INC.
49 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ
Parents consistently praise RLDCC for its caring, well-trained staff, play-based learning approach, and strong community feel. The center is noted for outdoor time, healthy meals, low technology use, and inclusive celebration of diverse cultures. Children are described as happy, engaged, and developing well.
Minnow Pond
485 Hoes La, Piscataway, NJ
Parents highlight the staff's consistency, friendliness, and nurturing approach, noting significant academic, social, and spiritual growth in their children. The facility is praised for its safety protocols, structured curriculum, and preparation for kindergarten, though one reviewer expresses regret over the lack of an infant program.
Kinder College
1110 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ
Kinder College receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently highlight the directors (Kim/Lauren) and teachers for their dedication, communication, and ability to help children learn and grow. Families appreciate the flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and engaging activities that keep children happy and prepared for kindergarten.
Start-Rite Nursery School & Kindergarten
9 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ
Parents highlight the staff's kindness and the center's cleanliness, noting that children receive love and respect through various learning activities. Reviewers also appreciate the safe environment maintained by the owner and director.
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Daycare Centers in Piscataway, New Jersey
There are 12 daycare centers in Piscataway, New Jersey. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Piscataway have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.49 stars. Our analysis covers 155 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Piscataway, 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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Reviewers highlight the facility's clean, updated environment and convenient location near Rutgers and Route 18. Parents appreciate the friendly staff, particularly Director Jessica and Ms. Foy, for their engaging communication and positive energy with children.
- Address
- 550 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 485-6778
Parents highlight the staff's kindness and the center's cleanliness, noting that children receive love and respect through various learning activities. Reviewers also appreciate the safe environment maintained by the owner and director.
- Address
- 9 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 968-2152
Parents highlight the staff's consistency, friendliness, and nurturing approach, noting significant academic, social, and spiritual growth in their children. The facility is praised for its safety protocols, structured curriculum, and preparation for kindergarten, though one reviewer expresses regret over the lack of an infant program.
- Address
- 485 Hoes La, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 463-1517
Parents consistently praise First Class Childcare Academy for its nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong communication with families. Director Marisa and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress in a supportive learning environment.
- Address
- 111 Sutton'S Lane, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 463-1900
Parents consistently praise RLDCC for its caring, well-trained staff, play-based learning approach, and strong community feel. The center is noted for outdoor time, healthy meals, low technology use, and inclusive celebration of diverse cultures. Children are described as happy, engaged, and developing well.
- Address
- 49 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 445-4747
Kinder College receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently highlight the directors (Kim/Lauren) and teachers for their dedication, communication, and ability to help children learn and grow. Families appreciate the flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and engaging activities that keep children happy and prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 1110 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 981-0070
Kingdom Kidz of Piscataway receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and child development programs. However, one parent reported their autistic child was removed from the center after one week despite prior disclosure, citing inadequate staff training for children with disabilities.
- Address
- 600 Roosevelt Avenue, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 626-5959
Parents consistently praise CCLC AT PISCATAWAY (KinderCare Piscataway) for its caring, dedicated staff and positive impact on child development. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication, and a structured educational environment. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and showing significant developmental progress.
- Address
- 659 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 699-1017
Big Hugs Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the attentive and caring staff, clean facility, structured learning activities, and strong communication. Parents consistently highlight the dedication of leadership (Betty, Sabah, and Sam) and note their children thrive academically and socially. One reviewer gave 3 stars, noting staff were nice but felt more like babysitters and required parents to provide food.
- Address
- 255 Old New Brunswick Rd, Suite 110 N, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 981-1001
The Learning Experience Piscataway receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the nurturing environment, strong curriculum, attentive staff, and visible child development. Families report children look forward to attending daily and feel confident in the center's care.
- Address
- 1624 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 777-7320
The Goddard School in Piscataway receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and visible child development across multiple age groups. Families report feeling welcomed, supported, and confident in their children's safety and happiness at the facility.
- Address
- 376 S. Randolphville Road, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 981-1972
- Address
- 555 S Randolphville Rd, Piscataway, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 562-8616
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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