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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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Growing Tree Pre-School And Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
18 Park Pl, North Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 754-5505
Woodbridge Branch Y School #18 Sacc Program
Before or After School Daycare
4

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.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with daily updatesclean and safe facility
Address
256 Indiana Avenue, Iselin, NJ
Phone
(732) 340-9622
St John Of God Community Services - Here We Grow Learning Ce
Church Daycare
4

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.

Good quality careprofessional staffamazing facility
Address
1145 Delsea Drive, Westville Grove, NJ
Phone
(856) 848-4700
Creative Kid Kare Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7 Lackawanna Dr, Stanhope, NJ
Phone
(973) 347-0733
Kids In Daycare Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
60 Hazlet Ave, Hazlet, NJ
Phone
(732) 335-5437
Early Years Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
52 Cooper Road, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 586-9003
Ada Budrick Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
220 Vreeland Ave, Boonton, NJ
Phone
(973) 335-0674
The Building Blocks Of Learning/Cmhcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
93 W Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ
Phone
(973) 835-1004
Headstart Community Program Of Morris County INC. - Dover Site
Headstart Programs
4

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.

Good teaching qualitychildren enjoy attendingstaff competence with regular instruction
Address
18 Thompson Ave, Dover, NJ
Phone
(973) 989-1430
Morristown Neighborhood House Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Dedicated and capable staffpassionate teachersstrong community presence
Address
12 Flagler Street, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 538-1229
Little Learner Academy - Denville
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Responsive and helpful front desk stafflow staff turnoverexcellent communication with daily photos/updates
Address
89 Route 46 East, Denville, NJ
Phone
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Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Caring and attentive staffwarm nurturing environmentchild development and learning focus
Address
806-808 Main Street, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 349-7070
Sung Star Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

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.

Caring and nurturing staffchild development and growthflexible drop-off/pickup without extr
Address
182 James Street, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 341-7500
H & S For Kids Only INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
712 New Brunswick Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone
(908) 454-9295
Tadpole Village Preschool At Frogbridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
7 Yellow Meeting House Rd, Millstone Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 208-2114
Saint John'S Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2000 Florence Ave, Hazlet, NJ
Phone
(732) 888-7886
Briar Hill School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
148 Dutch Lane, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 431-1629
Brick Recreation
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
270 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick, NJ
Phone
(732) 262-1044
Somerset Valley Ymca Gregory Scott Lowe Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise the Somerset Valley YMCA Gregory Scott Lowe CCC for its excellent daycare program, friendly and caring staff, and welcoming environment. Children enjoy attending daily and parents appreciate regular communication and updates. The facility offers quality instruction, clean spaces, and a strong sense of community.

caring and patient staffregular photo/video updateschildren enjoy attending
Address
19 E. Mountain Road, Hillsborough, NJ
Phone
(908) 369-0490
Bright Star Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
51 Sherman Place, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 656-4300
The Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
316 Dover-Milton Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ
Phone
(973) 697-4734
Better Beginnings Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
318 N Main Street, Hightstown, NJ
Phone
(609) 448-6226
Precious Steps Child Care & Development Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
20-28 Washington Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 755-5005
Augusta Pre-School Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Augusta Pre-School Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the teaching quality, staff friendliness, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about teacher conduct, lack of parent communication, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional staff interactions.

Excellent teaching and academic advancementdedicated teachers like Mr. Conteengaging year-round activities
Address
97 Augusta Street, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-6868
Catholic Charities School Age Program At Phillipsburg Primar
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Catholic Charities School Age Program for providing excellent childcare and support services in a safe, healthy environment. Staff members are frequently highlighted as caring, skilled, and helpful, with specific praise for individual team members. The organization is noted for its child care subsidy program and support for families in need.

Caring and compassionate staffskilled clinicianssafe and healthy environment
Address
1000 Green Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone
(908) 454-2074
The Achievers Learning And Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1331-B Magie Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 353-0069
Shalom Yeladim Early Childhood Center
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
815 Prince Street, Teaneck, NJ
Phone
(201) 837-0837
Solid Rock Community Kids Care
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
1140 Ocean Heights Avenue, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Phone
(609) 568-5209
All Smiles Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

All Smiles Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, hands-on staff, active owner presence, and educational approach. However, one serious safety incident was reported involving young children leaving the facility unattended.

Educational curriculumcaring and attentive staffowner actively present on-site
Address
285 White Horse Pike, Lindenwold, NJ
Phone
(856) 258-2188
Red Carpet Kids Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Red Carpet Kids Child Care in Bloomfield, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, attentive staff, engaging curriculum, safe facilities, and excellent communication with parents. Parents report smooth transitions, developmental progress, and peace of mind with their children's care.

Caring and attentive staffnurturing environmentengaging and educational curriculum
Address
131 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 259-1990

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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.