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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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Harmony Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Harmony Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean facility. Parents highlight their children's developmental progress, daily communication, engaging curriculum, and special activities. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend and have formed lasting bonds with teachers.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilityspacious playground
Address
555 Park Pl, Secaucus, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-2905
Precious Angels Daycare Center LLC
Church Daycare
4.3

Precious Angels Daycare Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly Ms. Yvonnia, and highlight the facility's small class sizes, developmental focus, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and well-cared for across physical, mental, emotional, and developmental needs.

kind and professional staffsmall class sizes with individualized attentionstrong child development outcomes
Address
1482 Maple Avenue, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(973) 318-7232
Milton And Betty Katz Jewish Comm.Ctr.Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Reviews focus primarily on the JCC's gym, fitness classes, swimming lessons, and community programs rather than the childcare/preschool specifically. Parents consistently praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, diverse amenities, and welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of community.

friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilitiesskilled swimming instructors
Address
501 N Jerome Ave, Margate, NJ
Phone
(609) 822-1167
Kids Academy Daycare Preschool
Church Daycare
4.3

Kids Academy Daycare Preschool in Midland Park receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, clean facility, and educational activities. Parents consistently highlight the live camera access, detailed daily reports, and family-like atmosphere as major benefits. The facility closed in January 2025, though one recent review noted this while still recommending the daycare.

Live camera access to monitor childrensmall class
Address
497 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 857-5227
Leap Preschool LLC
Church Daycare
4.3

LEAP Preschool receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing, play-based curriculum. Parents highlight the school's strong community environment and children's successful transitions to kindergarten. One negative review was submitted without specific details.

Caring and attentive teachersplay-based and structured curriculumnurturing environment
Address
55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ
Phone
(201) 934-9282
El Centro Comunal Borincano Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
438 Martin Luther King Blvd, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 541-0201
Norwood Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Norwood Preschool LLC for its caring, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. Children are reported to be happy and engaged in activities. One reviewer noted it offers excellent value compared to other Bergen County preschools, though it may not match top-tier facilities in amenities.

Caring and attentive teachers and directorssafe and clean environmentchildren are happy and excited to attend
Address
155 Parkway, Harrington Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 767-9909
Happy Times Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
379 Main Avenue, Wallington, NJ
Phone
(973) 773-7750
Lil' Prodigy Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
47 South Shore Road, Marmora, NJ
Phone
(609) 290-1800
Watch Us Grow Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Watch Us Grow Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the loving, attentive staff and clean facility. Children reportedly show enthusiasm for attending and significant developmental progress. However, one parent reported serious safety and compliance concerns including vaping in the infant room.

caring and affectionate staffclean facilitywelcoming from first contact
Address
662 Goffle Rd, Hawthorne, NJ
Phone
(973) 949-3721
Christian Pentecostal Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
717 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-1133
Nursery Rhyme Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Nursery Rhyme Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe facility. Children show enthusiasm for attending daily and demonstrate notable developmental progress. The center is commended for strong communication, structured activities, and special holiday celebrations organized by the owner.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitychild enthusiasm and happiness
Address
520 William Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(862) 520-5455
Discovery Corner Child Care And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Discovery Corner Child Care and Enrichment Center in Cherry Hill, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff care, strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication with parents, and a good balance of learning and play-based activities.

caring and engaging staffwelcoming environmentresponsive director
Address
53 Haddonfield Road, Suite 322, Cherry Hill, NJ
Phone
(856) 667-6333
Forever Young Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Forever Young Child Care Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently highlight Director Cheri and the teaching staff as compassionate and nurturing, with many families having attended for multiple years. Several reviews reference a past incident involving a staff member, which parents felt was handled appropriately and do not reflect broader concerns about the f

Address
610 Chews Landing Rd, Lindenwold, NJ
Phone
(856) 783-1400
El Centro Comunal Borincano Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
617 N 2nd Street, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 541-3696
Learning Tree Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
993 Green Street, Iselin, NJ
Phone
(732) 283-4746
Future Years Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents praise the Freehold YMCA's preschool and summer camp programs, consistently highlighting the caring and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive activities. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically, with staff building strong relationships and providing excellent communication with parents. The facility offers diverse amenities including multiple pools, sports courts, and well-organized programming.

Kind and supportive staffclean facilitiesstaff know children by name
Address
470 E Freehold Rd, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-0464
Primary Colors LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise United Heart Islamic Academy for its caring, dedicated teachers and clean, welcoming environment that combines strong academics with Islamic values. Children reportedly enjoy attending and feel supported and loved by staff. The school is described as safe, family-oriented, and committed to both educational and character development.

Caring and patient teachersclean and bright facilitiesstrong academics combined with Islamic values
Address
248 Pennypacker Drive, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 877-3200
Kids Town Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
27 Charleston Road, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 835-4300
Discovery Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Discovery Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the experienced and caring staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment across all age groups from infants through pre-K. Parents highlight the facility's safety protocols, engaging activities, outdoor space, and gymnasium. One negative review provides no specific details.

Experienced and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong academic curriculum
Address
1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 687-2697
Sea Tots Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sea Tots Early Learning Center is a swim-focused facility in Brigantine, NJ with mixed reviews. Parents praise effective swim instruction and dedicated staff, particularly instructor Celeste, though facility maintenance and cleanliness concerns are frequently mentioned.

Effective swim lessons with rapid progresswarm waterexperienced instructors (especially Celeste)
Address
3219 W Brigantine Ave, Brigantine, NJ
Phone
(609) 266-1500
Traveling Tots INC. Child Care Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1405 Springfield Ave, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-6015
D.B.A. Concern Mom Soar On Eagle Wings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Concern Mom Daycare in Irvington receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, qualified staff, clean facility, strong developmental support, and transparent communication. Multiple families report enrolling multiple children and significant developmental gains, including speech improvements and milestone achievements.

caring and patient staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental and educational support
Address
907 Chancellor Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-5673
New Community Youth Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
56-68 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 242-7934
Kingdom Kidz Of Piscataway LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Kingdom Kidz of Piscataway receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, family-oriented environment, and child development programs. However, one parent reported their autistic child was removed from the center after one week despite prior disclosure, citing inadequate staff training for children with disabilities.

Caring and professional stafffamily-oriented atmospherecamera monitoring available
Address
600 Roosevelt Avenue, Piscataway, NJ
Phone
(732) 626-5959
Harbor Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
105 Woodbridge Avenue, Sewaren, NJ
Phone
(732) 634-0622
Prahd-Family Friendly Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

PRAHD-Family Friendly Center in Perth Amboy receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. The staff is widely described as dedicated, respectful, and genuinely committed to serving the community. Beyond childcare, the center is recognized for community support services and volunteer programs.

Dedicated and respectful staffcommunity service commitmenthelpful with paperwork and administrative support
Address
51 First Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-1081
Bright Beginnings Preschool At The Jcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Phone
(732) 494-3232
The Dow Jones Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise The Dow Jones Family Center for exceptional staff, caring leadership, and a nurturing environment that supports child development. The facility features spacious classrooms with a calm aesthetic, strong safety protocols, and curriculum that balances learning with fun. While tuition is noted as higher than competitors, parents agree the quality justifies the cost.

Caring and professional staffresponsive administration (directors Kim and Peggy)patient teachers
Address
890 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ
Phone
(609) 520-7501
Chiki Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Chiki Daycare for its caring, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. Multiple reviewers report their children have thrived developmentally and feel comfortable attending, with particular appreciation for staff communication and genuine investment in children's well-being.

Loving and patient staffclean and safe facilitiesage-appropriate learning activities
Address
412 54th Street, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 866-8633

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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.