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4,125 Daycare Centers in New Jersey

Browse 4,125 daycare centers across New Jersey. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New Jersey

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New Jersey can make the decision-making process smoother.

New Jersey has about 4,125 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New Jersey. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New Jersey

There are 4,125 daycares in New Jersey: 101 headstart facilities, 689 before/after school centers, 213 religious facility daycares, and 3,122 childcare and preschool centers.

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La Casa De Don Pedro Early Childhhood Development Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202-216 First Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 350-0530
Lacasa De Donpedro-Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
43-45 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(862) 237-9380
Students After-School In Millburn (Sam) - Glenwood Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
325 Taylor Road South, Short Hills, NJ
Phone
(973) 376-3434
Washington School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 228-1644
Three Stages Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25 Evergreen Place, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 674-2020
Kinderenrichment
Church Daycare
Address
550 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 306-2558
South Mountain Ymca- Sm Annex School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
110 Glenview Road, South Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 762-0183
Eagles Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
194 Sanford Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(862) 520-1150
Thirteenth Avenue/Dr. Mlk Jr. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 733-7045
Montclair Ymca (Brookdale School Sacc)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1230 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 744-3400
Montclair Ymca At Cedar Grove Memorial Middle School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
500 Ridge Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ
Phone
(973) 418-5143
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Wayne for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and dedicated staff who provide excellent care and education. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, attentive teachers, and a safe environment where children thrive and develop quickly. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no complaints mentioned.

Welcoming and warm staffattentive and caring teachersstrong communication with parents
Address
23 Barbour Pond Dr, Wayne, NJ
Phone
(973) 628-0222
Ready Set Grow!
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ
Phone
(973) 696-6888
School 30 Unit
Before or After School Daycare
Address
851 E. 28th Street, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 981-2063
Christ The King Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Erskine Rd, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 962-6767
Boys & Girls Club Of Wayne
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club of Wayne as an excellent after-school and summer program with highly organized activities and caring staff. Multiple families highlight their children's enjoyment across sports, counseling, and recreational programs over multiple years. The facility and staff are frequently described as creating a safe, supportive environment where children thrive.

Organized programsdedicated and compassionate staffsafe environment
Address
153 Garside Ave, Wayne, NJ
Phone
(973) 956-0033
Papillon Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
One Carletondale Rd, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 962-7000
Rainbow Montessori School I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
22 Varettoni Pl, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 772-2330
Boys & Girls Club Of Paterson School #18
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
51 E 18th Street, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 881-1740
Early Childhood Center Of Paterson I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Michigan Ave, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 881-1583
Ra Clifton Associates LLC. Dba Lightbridge Academy-Clifton
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lightbridge Academy-Clifton receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, cleanliness, security, and developmental progress their children make across all age groups from infants to pre-K.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent communication with parentsproper staffing and safety
Address
1096 Route 46 West, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 777-2377
Kradle 2 Kindergarten At Robert Erskine School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
88 Erskine Road, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 962-7026
The Penta School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1441 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ
Phone
(973) 728-9400
Wonder Years Learning Center LLC
Church Daycare
Address
105 Church Street, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(862) 257-1700
Boys & Girls Club Of Clifton Schools Out Program
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton Schools Out Program as a safe, family-oriented facility with professional staff and well-organized operations. The facility offers excellent programs including swimming, sports, and summer activities. Reviews highlight friendly instructors and positive experiences for children across multiple age groups.

Professional and dedicated stafffamily-oriented environmentexcellent swim programs with progression options
Address
99 St Andrews Blvd, #14, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(201) 773-0966
Boys & Girls Club Of Hawthorne - High Mt. School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club of Hawthorne for its affordable pricing, caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and effective educational curriculum. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers like Mrs. Marevly and Miss Charissa as exceptional caregivers who foster learning and emotional support. Children reportedly arrive home happy and excited, with parents feeling confident in their child's safety and development.

affordable pricingcarin
Address
515 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ
Phone
(973) 427-1220
Swedesboro Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
1225 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ
Phone
(856) 241-8590
Center For Family Resources
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
45 Reinhardt Rd, Wayne, NJ
Phone
(973) 389-0011
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Sewell for its caring, patient teachers, clean facility, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple reviewers report significant improvements in their children's development, behavior, and eagerness to attend school. The administration and staff are described as friendly, welcoming, and communicative with parents.

Caring and patient teachersclean facilitystrong curriculum
Address
3 Plaza Dr, Sewell, NJ
Phone
(856) 256-8200
Yz Kidz At Wenonah School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
200 Clinton Ave, Wenonah, NJ
Phone
(856) 381-7205

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4,125 all daycares across New Jersey. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New Jersey are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New Jersey, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New Jersey sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New Jersey vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.