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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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Holy Family School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the environment as one where children are happy and receive individualized attention tailored to their specific needs. Another review highlights the strength of the STEM curriculum, while a third simply rates the experience as awesome.

Happy childrenstrong STEM programindividualized attention
Address
1 Lloyd Avenue, Florham Park, NJ
Phone
(973) 377-4181
Little Genius Academy Of Whippany LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the staff as attentive and caring, noting that their child is happy and excited to attend. Another review highlights strong communication and a clean, organized environment where the child feels safe and nurtured.

attentive and caring staffpositive energywarm greetings
Address
155 Algonquin Pkwy, Suite B, Whippany, NJ
Phone
(863) 701-6400
Cambridge Park Pep
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Cambridge Park Pep as a wonderful school with amazing teachers. This single review highlights a positive experience with the staff and overall environment.

wonderful schoolamazing teachers
Address
1 Crest Way, Aberdeen, NJ
Phone
(732) 705-4000
Acelero Learning Monmouth/Middlesex County Red Bank Center H
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
144 Drs. James Parker Blvd., Red Bank, NJ
Phone
(732) 530-1642
K.E.E.P. INC. Ogdenburg School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the facility as a very nice school with friendly and helpful staff, while another calls it the best school in Sussex County.

friendly staffhelpful staffnice environment
Address
100 Main Street, Ogdensburg, NJ
Phone
(973) 383-2213
Hill Crest Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Hillcrest Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe the staff as warm, caring, and genuinely invested in each child's development. Parents highlight strong leadership, seamless transitions between classrooms, and a family-like environment. Children show marked growth in confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for attending.

Caring and attentive staffstrong director and assistant director leadershipsafe environment
Address
23 Grove Street, Bayville, NJ
Phone
(732) 269-8585
Chestnut Hill Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's small class sizes and teachers' individualized attention, noting strong communication and recommending the program for both their daughter and son. The reviewer emphasizes a personal connection, having attended the nursery as a child and now enrolling their own kids.

small class sizesindividualized teacher attentionstrong parent communication
Address
129 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 286-9388
Cfs Headstart At Saint Al'S
Headstart Programs
5

Parents highlight the program as a strong early learning environment, noting that teachers are attentive and utilize apps to share updates and homework. Specific staff members, such as Mrs. Danielle, are praised for their care and attention to detail, with families reporting that their children enjoy the experience.

engaging learning environmentattentive teachersuse of apps for updates and homework
Address
33 West Haddon Avenue, Oaklyn, NJ
Phone
(856) 964-2100
Iris Berman Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
85 W Mt. Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 994-2620
Montessori Kids Universe Of Hillsborough
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Montessori Kids Universe for its clean, well-organized Montessori environment and highly responsive, caring staff. The director (Lamis) and owner (Ti) are noted as actively involved and communicative. Children reportedly feel comfortable, make developmental progress, and genuinely enjoy attending.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and welcoming staffresponsive director and owner
Address
133 Stryker Lane, Hillsborough, NJ
Phone
(908) 336-1211
Greater Bergen Community Action-St Johns Headstart
Headstart Programs
5
Address
155 North Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 884-1050
Bloomingdale Day Care & Nursery School - Martha B. Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent describes the staff as good people who do good work. This single review highlights positive interactions with the team. No specific complaints or drawbacks are mentioned in the available feedback.

Good peoplegood work
Address
225 Rafkind Road, Bloomingdale, NJ
Phone
(973) 513-3690
Readington Township Recreation Whitehouse School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
50 School Rd, Whitehouse, NJ
Phone
(908) 295-1129
South Plainfield Boe Latchkey Kennedy School
Before or After School Daycare
5

One parent highlights the school's efficient handling of child information during the pandemic, noting a friendly and professional staff experience. The feedback emphasizes ease of interaction and responsiveness to administrative needs.

quick and easy processfriendly staffprofessional service
Address
2900 Norwood Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 754-4620
The Honey Tree Of Ocean County
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the staff at The Honey Tree of Ocean County as outstanding and expresses complete confidence in the center, noting there are no worries. The feedback highlights a strong sense of trust and satisfaction with the care provided.

outstanding staffno worries100% confidence
Address
1450 Route 88, Brick, NJ
Phone
(732) 458-2273
Summit Jewish Community Center Nursery School
Church Daycare
5

Parents praise Summit Jewish Community Center Nursery School as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive community where families feel at home. The facility is noted for its quality early learning and religious education programs that help children develop pride in their Jewish identity. Multiple reviewers highlight the friendly, accepting atmosphere and strong leadership that welcomes people of all backgrounds.

Warm and welcoming communityinclusive and diverse membershipquality nursery and preschool programs
Address
67 Kent Place Blvd, Summit, NJ
Phone
(908) 277-3919
First Presbyterian Pre-School & Kindergarten
Church Daycare
5

First Presbyterian Pre-School & Kindergarten is a highly-rated religious facility in Englewood, NJ with perfect 5/5 stars across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the co-operative model that allows parent involvement, small class sizes, dedicated staff, and strong academic outcomes. The school is described as a warm, nurturing community where children thrive across academics, arts, and special programs.

Co-op parent involvement modelsmall class sizesphenomenal and caring staff
Address
150 E Palisades Ave, Englewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 568-3042
Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery as a safe and fun environment where children learn effectively while making friends. The reviewer highlights the quality of the teachers and notes that the cooperative structure offers a positive experience for both children and parents.

Great learning environmentawesome teacherssafe
Address
32 Ridge Rd, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 438-0899
Noah'S Ark Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5

{ "summary": "Parents describe Noah's Ark Day School as an excellent, nurturing environment with highly attentive staff, including specific praise for the owner and infant room teachers. Several reviewers highlight the school's flexibility and responsiveness to urgent enrollment needs, noting that their children have thrived there for years.", "pros": "responsive and accommodating staff, passionate ownership, attentive infant care, clear communication via app, nurturing environment, suitable for

Address
127 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ
Phone
(609) 693-4900
Right At School At Schuyler School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviewers highlight the staff's kindness and dedication, noting that their children enjoy the program and make friends. Parents appreciate the supportive environment where homework is completed and children have fun.

kind staffcaring attitudechild enjoyment
Address
644 Forest St, Kearny, NJ
Phone
(551) 220-8344
Little Village Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A few parents highlight the school's strong academic focus, diverse optional programs, and flexible scheduling options. Reviewers specifically praise the staff's responsiveness and the engaging, safe environment for young learners.

excellent teacher preparationdiverse extracurriculars (chefmusic
Address
26 W Hanover Ave, Randolph, NJ
Phone
(973) 895-4338
Temple Bnai Or Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Temple Bnai Or Preschool as a loving and enriching environment rooted in Jewish values that welcomes an interfaith student body. The reviewer highlights the warm community and creative teachers who focus on kindness and learning through play.

loving and enriching environmentlearning through playfocus on kindness
Address
60 Overlook Rd, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 267-6424
The Learning Circle Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A parent who enrolled their sons in this center many years ago reports that the loving staff helped them thrive and transition successfully into public school. The reviewer highlights that the children maintained long-lasting friendships and went on to achieve academic success in high school and college.

loving and supportive staffexcellent preparation for public schoolpositive social interaction with peers
Address
95 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ
Phone
(908) 273-7040
Cozy Island Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that both they and their children enjoy the experience at this center-based childcare facility.

Children enjoy the programParents are satisfied
Address
500 River Ave, Ste 100, Lakewood, NJ
Phone
(732) 987-4411
Little Friends Cooperative Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents report high satisfaction with their children's experiences, noting that kids enjoy attending and appreciate the caring staff. Reviewers highlight the positive environment and the quality of teacher interactions.

caring teachersgreat experiencechildren love attending
Address
617 Morgan Ave, Palmyra, NJ
Phone
(856) 786-8664
Concerned Parents For A Better Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent reports that their grandson enjoys attending this center-based daycare. The single review provided offers a positive perspective on the child's experience.

Child enjoyment
Address
61 Carroll St, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 278-1670
A Whole New World Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A Whole New World Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight significant developmental progress in their children, caring teachers with low turnover, and owner Mr. Bernard's personal involvement. Multiple families switched from other daycares and reported no regrets about choosing this center.

caring and loving stafflow teacher-to-child ratiosstrong developmental progress in speech and mobility
Address
721 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 792-0253
Peace And Harmmony Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
54 Randall Avenue, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(347) 678-3423
Kickin It Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes KICKIN IT KIDS as an excellent start for early education, highlighting Gina's focus on teaching respect and the teachers' ability to provide one-on-one attention. A second review briefly characterizes the center as a supportive place for kids.

teaches respectgreat summer programsupportive programs
Address
337 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan, NJ
Phone
(732) 446-3636
West Orange Community House And Boys And Girls Club At Washington Street School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the education at this center-based program as good, noting a 5/5 rating for the service provided.

Good education
Address
289 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 736-1282

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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.