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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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Absecon Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.8
Address
Church St & Pitney Rd, Absecon, NJ
Phone
(609) 646-6940
The Learning Place Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Learning Place Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight the center's transparent communication, low staff turnover, flexible hours, and security features like camera access. Multiple families report their children thrive at the facility across various age groups.

Caring and welcoming staffsafe and secure facilitytransparent parent communication
Address
400 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 343-3077
The Little School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Little School LLC in Waldwick receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, caring staff, play-based learning approach, and quality programs that prepare children for kindergarten while keeping learning fun and engaging.

Warm and compassionate teacherssafe and nurturing environmentplay-based learning with emphasis on creativity and exploration
Address
18 Walter Hammond Place, Waldwick, NJ
Phone
(201) 689-0034
All Saints Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

All Saints Child Care Center in Leonia receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Parents highlight the director Paula's dedication, enrichment programs, and the center's success in helping children adapt and develop. Multiple families with multiple children have chosen to continue enrollment and enthusiastically recommend the facility.

Loving and kind teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong leadership from director Paula
Address
150 Park Ave, Leonia, NJ
Phone
(201) 947-1288
Peek-A-Boo Infant And Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Peek-A-Boo for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family and provide excellent developmental support. The center is noted for strong parent communication through daily updates and photos, structured curriculum, and low staff turnover. Multiple parents report their children thrived and felt well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentexcellent parent-staff communication
Address
103 Ridge Rd, Lyndhurst, NJ
Phone
(201) 935-9001
Kool Kidz World INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Kool Kidz World Inc receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for director Julia and her staff's caring approach, child safety protocols, and educational preparation for elementary school. Parents emphasize the family-like environment, responsive communication, and the staff's genuine commitment to each child's wellbeing and development.

caring and loving staffstrong leadership by director Juliachild safety prioritized
Address
455 Route 38 West, Maple Shade, NJ
Phone
(609) 332-2967
Essential Beginnings Daycare Corportion
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Essential Beginnings Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the professional and compassionate leadership of owner Lisa, attentive staff, strong academic and developmental outcomes for children, and a safe, well-maintained facility. Children reportedly enjoy attending and look forward to school daily.

Professional and compassionate owner/directorcaring and attentive stafflow staff turnover
Address
1329 Route 38, Hainesport, NJ
Phone
(856) 840-0704
St. John Baptist Church Youth Dev. Ctr.
Church Daycare
4.8

This is a religious facility (church) rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, strong pastoral leadership, community outreach, and vibrant worship atmosphere. No reviews specifically address childcare or youth development services.

Welcoming and kind staffstrong community support and outreachinspirational pastoral leadership
Address
30th & Howell Streets, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 365-3385
Buena Vista Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

Reviews praise Buena Vista Head Start for its cleanliness, welcoming staff, and community services. The facility houses an African American Heritage Museum and serves as a community center offering food pantries, youth programs, senior activities, and special events. Parents appreciate the spacious facilities, pleasant atmosphere, and valuable resources provided to the community.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffAfrican American Heritage Museum with quality exhibits
Address
661 Jackson Road, Newtonville, NJ
Phone
(856) 392-6933
Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Sunshine Clubhouse Childcare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and loving staff, particularly owner Angie and teachers like Ms. J, Ms. Angie, and others. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in academic learning, and well-prepared for kindergarten in a nurturing, stress-free environment. The facility is noted for competitive pricing and flexibility with scheduling.

caring and loving staffchild happiness and engagementacademic preparation for kindergarten
Address
436 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ
Phone
(201) 428-2872
Gan Henel Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Gan Henel Early Learning in Englewood receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, strong child development support, and excellent parent communication via the Brightwheel app. Children reportedly arrive excited each day and form meaningful friendships.

Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and professional staffstrong child development support
Address
509 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 308-3042
Loving Care Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Loving Care Early Learning Center (also referred to as Tiny Steps) in Paterson receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff, caring teachers, and significant developmental progress in their children's speech, learning, and confidence. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, daily activity updates, and early opening hours.

Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
31 Mcbride Avenue, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 523-5883
Madison Avenue Christian Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.8

Reviews praise Madison Avenue Christian Child Care Center as a welcoming and supportive faith-based community. Parents consistently highlight the caring atmosphere, spiritual teachings, and strong sense of family within the church community.

welcoming environmentcaring staffstrong spiritual community
Address
494 Madison Ave, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 569-3582
Little People Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Little People Day Nursery for its caring, experienced staff, strong academics, and secure environment. Children show measurable growth in academic skills and social development while enjoying a nurturing, family-oriented atmosphere with reasonable tuition costs.

Caring and patient teachers with low turnoversmall class sizesstructured curriculum balancing academics with play-based learning
Address
11 Griscom Lane, West Deptford, NJ
Phone
(856) 848-8809
Work And Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Work and Play is a hybrid co-working and childcare facility in South Orange that receives strong praise from parents. Parents highlight the flexible childcare schedule, quality Reggio Emilia-based learning environment, and the added value of having a professional workspace on-site. The facility is well-soundproofed, allowing parents to work productively while their children receive care.

Flexible schedulingquality childcareReggio Emilia learning approach
Address
19 Prospect Street, South Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 327-4729
The Kids Palace II LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Kids Palace II receives unanimous praise from parents for exceptional care and education. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and life skills. Director Ms. Joy and her staff are consistently highlighted for being warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.

Caring and attentive staffStrong academic growth and early literacy developmentDirector Ms. Joy highly responsive and available
Address
85 Whittlesey Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 731-9800
Beh Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

BEH Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, academic growth, and strong bonds with teachers. The facility is noted for cleanliness, engaging curriculum, safety protocols, and strong leadership.

Loving and dedicated staffsafe and clean facilitywell-developed age-appropriate curriculum
Address
402 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Voorhees, NJ
Phone
(856) 795-4997
Christ Care Unit Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Christ Care Unit Missionary Baptist Church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, strong leadership under Bishop Hargrove, and worship experience, but do not address daycare services or childcare quality.

Warm and welcoming congregationstrong pastoral leadershipfamily-oriented environment
Address
234 Sicklerville Rd, Sicklerville, NJ
Phone
(856) 875-1633
Inquiring Minds Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
45 E Taunton Rd, Atco, NJ
Phone
(856) 753-0220
Knowledge Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Knowledge Beginnings Princeton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and noticeable child development across social, emotional, and academic areas.

Caring and attentive staffengaging curriculumstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
450 College Road E, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 720-0045
Noah'S Ark Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Noah's Ark Academy receives universal praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing atmosphere and genuine care from staff. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten, excited to attend daily, and benefit from engaging Montessori-style activities and nutritious home-cooked meals.

Caring and attentive staffwarm welcoming atmospherechild preparation for kindergarten
Address
900 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ
Phone
(732) 985-0001
Dupree Center For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Princeton for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, frequent communication, and sense of community. Multiple families plan to enroll additional children and report their kids are happy and excited to attend.

Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentstructure
Address
400 Emmons Drive, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 951-9866
A-2-Z Academy Of Early Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

A-2-Z Academy of Early Learning LLC in Hackettstown, NJ consistently receives 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, caring staff, and strong academic programming. Parents highlight the director Ms. Sue's dedication and hands-on involvement, along with the center's emphasis on child development, daily communication, and individualized attention.

Excellent cleanliness and hygiene standardscaring and attentive staffstrong pre-K and aca
Address
43 B Newburgh Road, Hackettstown, NJ
Phone
(908) 684-3510
Saint Luke Catholic Pre-School
Church Daycare
4.8

Saint Luke Catholic Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the welcoming parish community, quality preschool program, and supportive staff and administration. Parents appreciate the religious environment and note it as the only Catholic preschool option in the area.

welcoming environmentquality staff and administrationcomfortable transition to education
Address
265 West Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ
Phone
(908) 876-3515
Presbyterian Church In Morristown N. S.
Church Daycare
4.8

Presbyterian Church in Morristown operates a nursery school and vacation bible school program highly praised by parents. Reviews highlight a welcoming, inclusive community with caring staff, strong music and youth programs, and a commitment to instilling love of learning in children. Parents consistently recommend the facility for its community atmosphere and child-centered approach.

caring staffwelcoming communitystrong sense of belonging
Address
65 S Street, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 540-1114
Red Bank Preschool Expansion At Monmouth Reform Temple
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews are mixed and appear to include non-parent feedback about the temple facility itself rather than the preschool program. Parents who are involved praise the caring staff and strong community bonds. One reviewer found the facility outdated.

Caring staffwarm environmentstrong parent-school relationships
Address
332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ
Phone
(732) 747-4111
Farmingdale First United Meth. Chu. D.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
8 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ
Phone
(732) 938-5657
Future Scholars Early Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Future Scholars Early Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents report their children have flourished academically and socially, with many highlighting the center's ability to handle special needs and allergies with expertise. Families describe feeling treated like family and appreciate constant communication about their children's daily activities and development.

Caring and professional staffstrong academic curriculumchild development and learning outcomes
Address
1351 Route 38, Building B, Suite 1, Hainesport, NJ
Phone
(609) 518-1333
Wee Kids Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Wee Kids Early Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, strong educational curriculum, and nurturing environment where children are excited to attend daily.

caring and supportive staffnurturing and patient atmospherestrong educational curriculum
Address
1299 Route 38 West, Hainesport, NJ
Phone
(609) 518-7529
Cathedral Of Love Christian Academy & Pre-School
Church Daycare
4.8

Cathedral of Love Christian Academy & Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring staff, Christian-centered education, and noticeable developmental progress in their children. Parents report feeling safe and confident with the facility and describe it as a family-like, nurturing environment that supports academic, social, and spiritual growth.

Dedicated and caring staffChristian values integrationsafe environment
Address
139 Beverly-Rancocas Rd, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 877-9377

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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.