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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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Susana'S Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Susana's Day Care Center is a highly-regarded facility in Garfield with 15+ years of operation. Parents consistently praise the nurturing environment, dedicated staff (particularly owner Cristal), cleanliness, communication, and child development outcomes. Children reportedly arrive happy daily and show measurable learning progress.

Warm and caring environmentdedicated and loving staffcleanliness and organization
Address
184 Lincoln Place, Garfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 546-0600
Tlc Plus Lll
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
449 Market Street, Saddle Brook, NJ
Phone
(201) 403-4409
Sweet Peas Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sweet Peas Learning Center in Totowa, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication through cameras and the Tadpoles app. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress.

Loving and attentive staffresponsive ownershipin-classroom cameras
Address
80 Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 785-0417
First Class Learning And Development Ctr.INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise First Class Learning and Development Center for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Director Marisa and the teaching team are highlighted for their dedication, communication, and ability to help children thrive academically and emotionally. Multiple long-term families report feeling confident in their children's safety and development.

Caring and professional staffDirector Marisa's leadership and personal attentionclean facility
Address
683 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 680-9000
Genesis Pre-School Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Genesis Pre-School Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, individualized attention to children, well-planned curriculum, and diverse enrichment activities including field trips, music, sports, and summer programs. The facility is described as clean, safe, and supportive of both academic development and emotional growth.

Kind and patient teachersindividualized child-centered approachsmall class sizes
Address
1038 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-3160
One Step Ahead Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One Step Ahead Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the director Ms. Marlene's leadership, staff dedication, and focus on academic and social development. Parents consistently mention a clean facility, caring teachers, and a Christian-based environment that makes families feel supported.

Experienced and caring directorknowledgeable and genuine staffclean facility
Address
1 4th Ave., East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 677-7614
Cherry Hill Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cherry Hill Montessori receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing Montessori environment and exceptional staff. Parents report significant academic and emotional growth in their children, with particular appreciation for the caring administrative team (Kerri and Janine) and individual teachers. The school's family-oriented approach and responsiveness to parent concerns are frequently highlighted as standout qualities.

Montessori curriculum effectivenessindividual attention to each child's needswarm and nurturing environment
Address
1825 Garden Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ
Phone
(856) 751-0525
Bright Beginnings Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bright Beginnings Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight their children's emotional well-being, developmental progress, and genuine sense of safety at the facility. Multiple reviewers emphasize trust in the center's care and recommend it highly to other families.

Genuinely caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmosphereclean facility
Address
1600 Chapel Avenue, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, NJ
Phone
(856) 438-5321
Saint Cecilia'S Little Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Saint Cecilia's Little Angels for exceptional care, structured curriculum, and affordability. Reviews highlight caring staff, nutritious homemade meals, engaging activities, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Multiple parents express strong satisfaction and would recommend the facility.

Caring and trained staffhomemade nutritious meals prepared onsiteaffordable tuition compared to competitors
Address
4800 Camden Ave, Pennsauken, NJ
Phone
(856) 662-9228
First Class Childcare Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise First Class Childcare Academy for its nurturing staff, clean facilities, and strong communication with families. Director Marisa and the teaching staff are frequently highlighted for their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic progress in a supportive learning environment.

Caring and professional staffdirector knows children by nameclean facilities
Address
111 Sutton'S Lane, Piscataway, NJ
Phone
(732) 463-1900
Crossroads
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
225 Olden La, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 951-4699
Little Kids College INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Little Kids College Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the developmental support, educational quality, and caring staff. Most reviewers highlight strong teacher communication, kindergarten preparation, and a nurturing environment. One negative review criticized the younger group's teaching quality.

developmental and educational supportmilestone trackingwelcoming and supportive staff
Address
850 Cherry Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 278-0655
East Hanover Afterschool Childcare - Central School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise East Hanover Afterschool Childcare for its caring, experienced staff and family-owned atmosphere. Children reportedly come home happy and well-prepared for school, with staff showing genuine passion for child development and education. The facility maintains low teacher turnover and strong curriculum standards that impress local schools.

Caring and dedicated stafflow teacher turnoverexperienced teachers with years of tenure
Address
400 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Phone
(973) 887-0358
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Learning Experience Denville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, nurturing environment, strong communication, and engaging curriculum. The center appears to have successfully improved its management and operations, creating a positive experience for children during their transition to daycare.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
3121 Route 10 East, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 442-5760
Sunnyfields Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sunnyfields Learning Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the passionate and dedicated staff, strong owner involvement, excellent communication, and nurturing environment that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten.

Caring and dedicated stafflow turnover rateowner involvement (Ms. Jenn and Ms. Alysse)
Address
494 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ
Phone
(973) 887-8522
Genius Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Genius Kids Academy in Howell Township receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting the caring and professional staff led by director Marina, quality educational programs, and clean facilities as key strengths. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed with healthy organic meals, and benefit from activities like outdoor play and a summer pool.

caring and attentive staffdirector Marina's leadershipclean facility
Address
29 Newbury Road, Howell Twp, NJ
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Care On The Square
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
601 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Phone
(732) 502-8333
Genius Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Genius Kids Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and supportive learning environment. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, nutritious homemade meals, live camera access, responsive management, and comprehensive curriculum including language classes. Multiple families report their children have thrived over multi-year enrollments.

caring and attentive teacherssmooth transitions for new students
Address
701 Ginesi Drive, Marlboro Township, NJ
Phone
(732) 851-6427
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Bayville for its clean, safe environment and exceptionally caring staff. Multiple reviews highlight the director Dena's leadership and individual teachers' abilities to connect with children and address their specific needs. Families report their children thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally at this center.

Clean and welcoming environmentattentive and personable staffdirector shows exceptional leadership and care
Address
839 Route 9, Bayville, NJ
Phone
(732) 606-1770
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Bright Beginnings Child Care Center in Mount Laurel receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's genuine care, professionalism, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's developmental progress, strong sense of security, and the family-oriented atmosphere.

Caring and professional staffgenuine love for childrenclean facility
Address
3115 Route 38, Suite 400, Mount Laurel, NJ
Phone
(856) 866-0039
Grace Place At Lord Of Life Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Grace Place at Lord of Life Church is a religious preschool facility in Tabernacle, NJ with strong community approval. Parents praise the safe environment, caring staff, and faith-based programming. One reviewer expressed concern about religious messaging.

Safe environmentwelcoming and friendly staffquality preschool experience
Address
1 Winchester Court, Tabernacle, NJ
Phone
(609) 268-2756
Over The Rainbow Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Over the Rainbow Child Development Center in Bordentown, NJ receives uniformly positive reviews (all 5/5 ratings) with parents praising the caring, attentive staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving in a safe, nurturing environment. The center is noted for its thoughtful curriculum, organized events, and use of technology to keep parents informed.

caring and attentive staffclean and
Address
146 Route 130, Bordentown, NJ
Phone
(609) 291-0800
Rising Stars Learning Center
Church Daycare
4.7

Rising Stars Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, educational programming, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are happy, learning new skills, and reluctant to leave at pickup. Many families have long-term relationships with the center, spanning multiple children and years.

Kind and caring staffstrong educational foundationskill development (potty training
Address
201 Levitt Parkway, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 871-0835
Care For Me Children'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise CARE For Me as an exceptional daycare center with a warm, family-like environment. Director Keisha Daniels and her staff are highlighted for their professionalism, genuine care for children, continuing education, and strong communication with parents. All 10 reviews awarded 5-star ratings, with families reporting their children thrive academically and emotionally at the center.

Warm and welcoming environmentcompassionate and passionate staffdirector with Masters degree in Early Childhood Education
Address
6002 Westfield Ave, Pennsauken, NJ
Phone
(856) 663-3094
Peace Lutheran Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
328 E Great Creek Rd, Galloway Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 748-0094
The Orchard School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

The Orchard School is a small, family-run facility in West Caldwell that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Most reviewers praise the personalized attention, mixed-age classroom environment, spacious outdoor facilities, and staff who treat children as individuals. One negative review cited concerns about professionalism and confidentiality.

personalized attentionmixed-age classroom benefitsspacious outdoor space with pool and backyard
Address
360 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 575-8787
Jamesburg Arts Preschool LLC; Dba Mozarts And Einsteins Pre
Church Daycare
4.7

Parents consistently praise Mozarts and Einsteins Preschool for its nurturing environment, comprehensive curriculum, and caring staff. Children show strong developmental progress and growth. All reviews are 5-star ratings with highly positive feedback.

Caring and patient staffmusic and arts integrationSpanish language instruction
Address
175 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, NJ
Phone
(732) 521-2400
Garden Friends
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Garden Friends is consistently praised by parents as an exceptional daycare and preschool with a family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff led by director Terri Kelly, and a strong academic curriculum. Children develop advanced academic skills, learn multiple languages and topics through monthly themes, and form lasting friendships. Parents report high satisfaction across multiple years of enrollment.

Caring and nurturing staffstrong academic curriculumbilingual education (Spanish and sign language)
Address
3018 Bordentown Ave, Old Bridge, NJ
Phone
(732) 721-2620
Pixie Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
429 Main Street, Spotswood, NJ
Phone
(732) 251-3130
Woodbridge Branch Ymca School 1
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
Mawbrey Street, Woodbridge, NJ
Phone
(732) 340-9465

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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.