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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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Acelero Learning Monmouth County Head Start - Freehold
Headstart Programs
Address
81 W Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 431-3090
Kce Champions LLC At Port Monmouth Road Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
142 Port Monmouth Road, Keansburg, NJ
Phone
(732) 737-4523
A Child'S Place School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1409 West Front Street, Lincroft, NJ
Phone
(732) 747-0141
Point Road Y-Kids
Before or After School Daycare
Address
357 Little Silver Point Road, Little Silver, NJ
Phone
(732) 566-9266
Children Of America Aberdeen LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Aberdeen for its caring, attentive staff who know children by name, educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the director Kim Hernandez and teachers' genuine commitment to child development and growth. All reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback reported.

Caring and knowledgeable staffdirector Kim Hernandez and assistant director Jackiechild recognition and personalized attention
Address
1360 Highway 34, Aberdeen, NJ
Phone
(732) 946-0606
Kce Champions LLC At Gregory Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
201 Monmouth Avenue, Long Branch, NJ
Phone
(732) 456-3059
The Goddard School At Manalapan
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School at Manalapan for exceptional care, experienced and dedicated staff, and strong educational preparation for kindergarten. Multiple reviewers highlight the owners' accessibility, cleanliness of facilities, safety measures, and positive long-term relationships with families. All available reviews rate the center 5/5 stars.

Caring and experienced teachers with longevityengaging ownership and administrationclean facilities
Address
22 Wilson Ave, Manalapan, NJ
Phone
(732) 446-5155
Kindercare Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Chatham KinderCare location for its caring, engaged staff and strong leadership. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and progressing developmentally. The center maintains good communication with parents through daily photos, videos, and updates.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership (Director Jenn/Erin)children are happy and excited to attend
Address
45 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
Phone
(973) 635-0009
Cresthill Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

Cresthill Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and child development outcomes. Parents highlight the warm atmosphere, engaging classrooms, and thoughtful communication through daily photos and updates. Multiple families have enrolled siblings and report high satisfaction with the center's programs and director accessibility.

Caring and friendly staffstrong curriculum with academic f
Address
39 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ
Phone
(862) 701-5700
Bright Horizons At Rockaway
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Rockaway for exceptional care, cleanliness, and staff dedication. Multiple reviewers highlight strong child development outcomes, responsive communication, and a warm, welcoming environment. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents expressing high confidence in their children's safety and learning.

Clean and well-maintained facilitywarm and attentive staffstrong academic and social curriculum
Address
295 Route 46 West, Rockaway, NJ
Phone
(973) 586-7775
Success For All Family Programs At St. Peter'S
Church Daycare
Address
107 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 538-0555
The Salvation Army Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Salvation Army Day Care Center in Morristown receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff and convenient location. The facility is noted for its charitable mission and community service. However, a few parents reported negative experiences with staff attitudes and residency restrictions for preschool enrollment.

caring and great staffconvenient location and fast drop-offcharitable donation program
Address
95 Spring Street, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 539-2700
Aaron Decker Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
98 Decker Rd, Butler, NJ
Phone
(973) 492-2037
Southern Blvd. Before & After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
192 Southern Blvd., Chatham, NJ
Phone
(973) 635-0634
The Learning Path Nursery School And Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
300 Shunpike Rd, Chatham, NJ
Phone
(973) 635-1500
Washington Ave. Before & After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
102 Washington Ave, Chatham, NJ
Phone
(973) 647-9103
Denville Community Church Pre-School
Church Daycare
Address
190 Diamond Spring Rd, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 625-2456
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Denville for its caring, engaged staff and strong communication with families. Children show significant developmental progress across speech, academics, and social-emotional skills. The center is described as clean, safe, and family-oriented with directors Leah and Laura actively involved in daily operations.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong child development and learning outcomesexcellent parent communication via app and email
Address
162 E Main Street, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 625-4555
Union Hill Church Pre-School
Church Daycare
Address
427 Franklin Rd, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-5983
Dennis O'Brien School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Mineral Spring Dr, Dover, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-7330
Catholic Charities Afterschool Prog. At Benedict A. Cucinell
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
470 Naughright Rd, Long Valley, NJ
Phone
(908) 454-2074
Madison Extended Day Care Program-Torey J. Sabtini School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Glenwild Circle Glenwild Rd, Madison, NJ
Phone
(973) 593-3182
Mt. Arlington Before & After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
235 Howard Blvd, Mount Arlington, NJ
Phone
(973) 398-0038
Cresthill Academy Lyndhurst
Child Daycare & Preschools

Cresthill Academy Lyndhurst receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the nurturing environment, strong academics, and exceptional staff. Parents highlight the cleanliness of the facility, security measures, and director Ms. Joan's transparent communication and genuine care. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing significant developmental progress.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
300 Forest Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ
Phone
(201) 438-1978
Kiddie Academy Of Florham Park
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Florham Park receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring environment, strong leadership, engaging curriculum, and excellent communication. Multiple families report their children thrived developmentally and felt the center was a second home.

Nurturing and attentive teachersDirector Celine's hands-on leadershipclean and well-organized facility
Address
128 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 706-2486
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Parsippany receives consistently outstanding feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring staff, hands-on ownership, clean facilities, and significant developmental growth observed in their children. The school is described as creating a warm, nurturing community environment with strong parent communication.

Caring and attentive teachershands-on owners (Nerale and Pavan) who are on-site dailyclean and well-organized classrooms
Address
311 Smith Road, Parsippany, NJ
Phone
(973) 386-5550
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Whippany KinderCare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, knowledgeable staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight their children's happiness, engagement, and excitement about attending, along with strong communication through the app and responsive leadership from the director.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable teachersregular photo updates via app
Address
45 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ
Phone
(973) 428-3724
Milton School (The Work-Family Connection)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16 Milton Ave, Chatham, NJ
Phone
(908) 635-7427
Pg'S Kiddie College
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Knoll Dr, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 625-9599
Solnyshko Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Solnyshko Day Care Center in Whippany receives uniformly positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, stable staff, nutritious homemade meals, and enriching activities. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, a clean and well-organized facility, and effective bilingual (Russian-English) programming that prepares children for kindergarten.

Caring and passionate teachers with low staff turnoverhomemade nutritious mealsweekly specialist instruc
Address
20 Troy Road, Whippany, NJ
Phone
(973) 386-0900

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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.