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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.
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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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,122 |
| Headstart Programs | 101 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 213 |
| Before or After School | 689 |
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The Lewis Chatman Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, hands-on teaching, and family-like environment. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about hygiene practices and past staff conduct. Overall, the facility is highly recommended by satisfied parents who have used the center for multiple children.
One reviewer highly recommends the center, praising its large, beautiful home-like setting, experienced staff, and the evident happiness of the children. Another parent offers a brief endorsement of the staff, while a third criticizes the director for inappropriate involvement in a private family court matter.
All About Kids Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising staff dedication and child development, with particular recognition for teachers like Ms. Marisol. However, two negative reviews from several years ago raise serious concerns about staff supervision, lack of proper hiring protocols, and aggressive teacher behavior toward children.
Norjenes Day Care IV receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the longevity of the center, highlighting Ms. Adams and staff quality as strengths. However, some parents express concerns about attentiveness to diaper changes, administrative focus on profit, and overly strict sick-child policies.
One parent reports severe negligence and unprofessional conduct, citing an incident where a child was allowed to swim in regular clothing without supervision or parental notification. The reviewer states they immediately removed their son from the program due to these safety failures.
One parent describes the program as a magnificent school with talented teachers and a well-organized director, while another highlights the staff's patience with children who have speech delays or separation anxiety. However, a single negative review criticizes the director's handling of a health concern, finding her response uncaring and defensive.
Repauno Preschool has received mostly positive reviews praising caring and friendly staff who create a fun, educational environment. Parents highlight security measures, allergy accommodations, and affordable pricing. However, one parent reported serious concerns about infant care and staff negligence.
While one parent highlights the teachers and atmosphere, another describes a hostile environment where children with behavioral issues are unfairly targeted and pushed out to maintain funding. This reviewer reports that private videos of their son were shared inappropriately, personalized care plans were ignored in favor of removal, and management was dismissive and unresponsive to complaints.
One parent highlights Director Karen's friendliness and notes that essential supplies like diapers, wipes, and meals are included in the care.
Parents highlight the friendly, family-oriented atmosphere and engaging curriculum that fosters kindergarten readiness, while one reviewer warns of significant administrative issues regarding enrollment promises. The staff is praised for being communicative and caring, though a single complaint details a broken promise about waiting list priority.
One parent highlights the convenience of the location, noting it was their childhood home and expressing nostalgia for the campus setting. Another review praises the staff as friendly and professional.
Several parents describe Lil Big Ones as a comfortable and educational environment with caring teachers and clean facilities, while one reviewer strongly criticizes the ownership for prioritizing profit over child care.
One parent rates the Lawrence, NJ center highly, describing the staff as great and very professional. The feedback highlights a strong positive experience with the childcare provided.
Our Savior Nursery School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising passionate staff, strong learning experiences, and a family-like environment. However, one parent reported the school was unwilling to work with their 2-year-old during the adjustment period, suggesting limited tolerance for typical toddler behavior.
One parent describes a highly negative experience involving alleged physical injuries, staff dishonesty regarding camera footage, and a lack of communication from the director. The reviewer also cites aggressive early pickup calls and a report to DYFS as evidence of unfair treatment and abuse before transferring their child. Despite a separate positive comment, the primary feedback highlights severe safety and communication failures.
The Goddard School of Woodbridge receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, welcoming environment, strong communication, and their children's visible growth and happiness. Multiple families have switched from other daycares and report it as the best decision they made.
St. John of God Community Services receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 4.3/5. Most reviewers praise the facility as amazing and doing excellent work, though some express concerns about professionalism and regret about past experiences.
Parents highlight the staff's caring nature and ability to treat children like family, with one teacher noting her own children attend. However, a single negative account alleges unequal treatment, including restricted reading and food access.
One parent highlights exceptional care, structured curriculum, and engaging summer camps, while another describes a negative experience involving yelling, hygiene issues, and lack of communication. A third review notes friendly staff and careful childcare for their son. The few reviews so far mention both high satisfaction and serious operational concerns.
Parents highlight the staff's professionalism, patience, and attention to individual children, noting that the center provides a well-rounded environment for learning, play, and rest. While several families express deep gratitude for their positive experiences and recommend the center, one reviewer offers a brief negative comment with limited detail.
This HEAD START program in Dover receives mixed feedback. Positive reviews praise the quality of teaching and care, with parents noting their children enjoy attending. However, negative reviews cite unprofessional management, inadequate health screening procedures, and poor communication.
Parents are divided in their opinions about Morristown Neighborhood House Child Care. Most reviewers praise the staff, teachers, and community commitment, but some express serious concerns about administrative practices, management decisions, and prioritization of profits over children's education.
Little Learner Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, strong communication, and developmentally appropriate curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. The center is noted for treating families like their own and handling special needs with professionalism and compassion.
Cherry Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development support. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant care safety, including a reported burn incident, feeding inconsistencies, and alleged retaliation after complaints were made.
Sung Star Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, child development, and convenient amenities like karate classes and flexible pickup hours. However, two recent negative reviews cite concerns about staff turnover, billing disputes after withdrawal, and inadequate child supervision including an unreported bite incident.
One parent expresses strong affection for the staff, while another criticizes the center for a lack of structure, negative teacher behavior toward infants, and poor hygiene practices. The few reviews so far highlight conflicting experiences regarding care quality and environment.
One parent highlights that their son learned significantly during his first year and quickly transitioned to the grove program while attending five days a week. The reviewer describes the teachers as amazing and highly recommends the school for its proximity and positive impact on the child.
One parent highly recommends the center, describing it as a wonderful and beautiful step for their grandchildren, while another parent reports a serious safety issue involving repeated physical aggression between students. The latter review highlights concerns about administrative response, noting that a third teacher was removed from the classroom despite ongoing complaints, leading to the family's withdrawal.
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