4,125 Daycare Centers in New Jersey

First Mountain Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the experienced staff, literature-based curriculum, and positive long-term academic outcomes for their children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about director professionalism, lack of accommodation for young or struggling children, and inadequate care standards.

Parents consistently praise Friends of the Family (FOTF) for exceptional care, experienced staff, and a family-like environment. The center is noted for flexible hours, comprehensive services including meals and laundry, enriching activities, and strong educational preparation. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning years or multiple children.

Note: This facility is a fitness center, not a daycare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding gym amenities, cleanliness, and staff. One reviewer mentioned childcare/daycare services available while parents work out.

Little Fiddler Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with children showing enthusiasm for attending and parents praising the friendly, experienced teaching staff. The center is noted for its warm, nurturing environment and flexible approach to accommodating family preferences. One negative review from a child regarding aftercare was also received.

Munchkin Village receives mixed reviews. Most parents report positive experiences, praising the caring staff, home-cooked meals, and developmental progress of their children. However, a few reviews raise concerns about staff training, wages, and alleged mistreatment.

Parents consistently praise Primrose School at Mountainside for its compassionate, experienced staff who create a warm and safe learning environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, develop strong academic and social skills, and are well-prepared for kindergarten. The center offers flexible scheduling, excellent parent communication, and a balanced curriculum combining structured learning with creative activities.

Isaiah House Infants & Tiny Tots Day Care receives consistently positive feedback with all reviews rating 4-5 stars. Parents and program participants praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, community events, and comprehensive support services including meals, housing assistance, and laundry facilities. The facility is noted as affordable and welcoming to families seeking help.

Parents consistently praise Kinder Kastle for its clean, secure, and organized environment with caring, professional staff and engaged leadership. Children are reported to be learning, developing skills, and enjoying their time at the facility. The management team is highly responsive to parent concerns and actively involved in daily operations.

Kingdom Kidz Academy of Branchburg receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's nurturing approach, family-oriented environment, and developmental support for children from infancy through school age. Parents consistently highlight the care, creativity, and peace of mind the facility provides. One negative review cited poor reception staff attitude.

Kingdom Kidz Academy LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's caring, nurturing approach and family-oriented environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and enjoy attending. One negative review cited poor receptionist attitude.

Parents consistently praise Mina's Kids Day Care Center for its clean, safe, and nurturing environment with caring staff. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially, enjoying activities like crafts, experiments, and playtime. The owner and management are noted as responsive, communicative, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing.

Step by Step Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and daily photo updates via app. One parent reported serious concerns including missed meals, unsafe bottle modifications, and child weight loss that prompted withdrawal.

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Passaic for its passionate and professional staff, diverse programming, and positive impact on children's development. The facility offers strong academic enrichment, athletics, arts, and leadership programs, with particular recognition for their aquatics department and swim instruction.

GreatStart Early Learning West Milford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, educational activities, and facility quality. One parent reported frustration with an unannounced closure. Most reviewers highlight strong staff-child relationships and appreciate the inclusion of meals.

BJ Wilkerson Memorial Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise for educational quality and teacher kindness from most parents, but serious complaints about administrative mishandling, lack of accountability for injuries, and discriminatory practices toward children with disabilities.

The Children's Garden Day School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the dedicated teachers, individualized attention, strong communication, and educational quality. However, several parents report serious concerns about discrimination against children with special needs and alleged mishandling of enrollment issues.

Noah's Ark receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, diverse classroom environment, and warm atmosphere. However, there are serious allegations of discriminatory enrollment practices and misleading communication about summer-only enrollment. Parents who had positive experiences strongly refute claims of racism and report diverse, inclusive classrooms.

Little Learner Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong academic preparation, and family-like atmosphere that makes children happy and eager to attend.

Tender Years Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents who report happy, engaged children and a strong educational foundation. Parents highlight the experienced, caring staff with low turnover, accessible management, and a clean, safe environment. Children are described as eager to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Cambridge Children's Academy receives mixed reviews with an average of 3.9/5 stars. Most parents praise the cleanliness, affordability, staff friendliness, and curriculum quality, while some express frustration with strict illness policies and isolated concerns about individual teacher interactions.

Rooster's Round-Up receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and clean facilities. However, a small number of reviews raise concerns about mask compliance and staff behavior toward children.

A Star Is Rising has overwhelmingly positive reviews from satisfied parents who praise the caring staff, warm environment, and quality curriculum that supports children's development and school readiness. However, two negative reviews raise concerns about safety protocols, incident reporting, staff-to-child ratios, and staff patience with younger children.

All Season Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, cleanliness, and reasonable pricing. However, two parents reported serious concerns including diaper rash issues and a safety incident involving a caregiver's fingernails causing injury to a child.

Little Lamb Preschool receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, child safety, academics, and overall experience. However, two negative reviews cite poor customer service, misleading Christian values messaging, unexpected fees, and concerns about classroom quality and teacher attitude.

Colts Neck Reformed Church Nursery School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise it as a warm, nurturing community environment with caring staff and strong social-emotional development. However, some parents express concerns about the academic rigor and responsiveness to feedback regarding the pre-K program.