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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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Urban League Of Essex Co. Early Childhood Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
755 So. Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-3400
Mother'S Love Daycare Center 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1405 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 392-9923
Beth El Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
222 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 763-0113
A Tree Of Life Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A TREE OF LIFE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient teachers, strong curriculum, safe environment, and genuine attention to each child's development. Families report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and emotionally.

Caring and attentive staffpatient teachersclean and safe environment
Address
2239 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 207-6308
St. Rose Of Lima Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
5
Address
312 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Phone
(973) 887-1801
Holy Family School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1 Lloyd Avenue, Florham Park, NJ
Phone
(973) 377-4181
Little Genius Academy Of Whippany LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
155 Algonquin Pkwy, Suite B, Whippany, NJ
Phone
(863) 701-6400
Cambridge Park Pep
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
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
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
Address
129 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 286-9388
Cfs Headstart At Saint Al'S
Headstart Programs
5
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
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
Address
2900 Norwood Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 754-4620
The Honey Tree Of Ocean County
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
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
Address
32 Ridge Rd, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 438-0899
Noah'S Ark Day School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
127 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ
Phone
(609) 693-4900
Right At School At Schuyler School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
644 Forest St, Kearny, NJ
Phone
(551) 220-8344
Little Village Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
26 W Hanover Ave, Randolph, NJ
Phone
(973) 895-4338
Temple Bnai Or Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
60 Overlook Rd, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 267-6424
The Learning Circle Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
95 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ
Phone
(908) 273-7040
Cozy Island Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 River Ave, Ste 100, Lakewood, NJ
Phone
(732) 987-4411
Little Friends Cooperative Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
617 Morgan Ave, Palmyra, NJ
Phone
(856) 786-8664

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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.