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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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Elizabethport Presbyterian Center INC.
Church Daycare
3.9
Address
178-184 First Street, Elizabeth, NJ
Phone
(908) 351-4850
Boys & Girls Club Of Paterson Passaic School #1 Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson Passaic for its passionate, professional staff and diverse programming including academics, athletics, arts, and aquatics. Reviewers highlight the welcoming environment, strong customer service, and positive impact on children's development and community.

Professional and caring staffdiverse program offeringsaquatics/swim instruction quality
Address
390 Van Houten Ave., Passaic, NJ
Phone
(973) 777-7235
Little Dreamers Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Dreamers Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Most reviewers praise the director and staff as caring, helpful, and supportive, while a minority express serious concerns about staff carelessness and overall quality.

caring and supportive staffkind directorexcellent service
Address
142 Totowa Rd -, Ste 3, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 904-3227
Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Ctr. Of Cong. B'Nai Israel
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Center as a warm, nurturing, and welcoming preschool within Congregation B'nai Israel. Staff, including director Rochelle and teachers, are described as caring and loving, with strong leadership from Rabbi Isenberg and Cantor Wallach. The facility emphasizes Jewish education in a diverse community environment.

Warm and nurturing environmentwelcoming communitycaring staff
Address
160 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ
Phone
(973) 379-4040
Play And Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Play and Learn receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the clean facility, engaged teachers, director involvement, and developmental activities, particularly for PreK3. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about teacher behavior including yelling and physical discipline.

Clean facility with playgroundkind and supportive teachersinvolved director (Mr. Hoffman)
Address
8 -10 Clifton Place, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Salem Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Salem Child Development Center in Jersey City receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, engaging activities, and long-term trust in their services. Parents frequently mention specific staff members by name and note their children's lasting positive memories. One parent expressed concerns about high teacher turnover and the center's handling of pandemic-related closures.

Caring and professional staffwell-organizedengaging activities (sensory play
Address
50 Clinton Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 332-5700
Presbyterian Nursery School & Kindergarten
Church Daycare
3.8
Address
140 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 233-0766
Toddler Town Infant Nursery & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Toddler Town receives mostly positive reviews praising the owner Kristie, staff friendliness, and quality care across age groups. However, two negative reviews cite inconsistent quality between classrooms, concerning discipline practices in one room, and poor customer service.

Caring and attentive staffknowledgeable ownerchildren thrive academically and emotionally
Address
425 S Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ
Phone
(609) 561-7300
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Northvale Public School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

The Wyckoff Family YMCA at Northvale Public School receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, diverse programming, and excellent value. Members highlight strong childcare services, varied fitness classes, swimming programs, and summer camp offerings. Common concerns include limited pool schedules, outdated facilities, and inconsistent facility access policies.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent childcar
Address
441 Tappan Rd, Northvale, NJ
Phone
(201) 768-8484
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Dogwood Hill School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its warm, friendly staff and diverse programming for children and adults. The facility offers excellent value with classes, swim lessons, sports activities, and childcare included in membership. Most reviewers highlight strong organization, cleanliness, and experienced instructors.

Friendly and caring staffdiverse children's programs (swimminggymnastics
Address
25 Dogwood Dr, Oakland, NJ
Phone
(201) 264-9348
Wyckoff Family Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Wyckoff Family YMCA receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from members who praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, diverse programming, and excellent value. Parents highlight quality childcare, swim lessons, summer camp, and numerous fitness classes. A few members noted concerns about outdated facilities, inconvenient pool schedules, and inconsistent policy enforcement.

Friendly and professional staffexcellent childcare and tot drop servicesdiverse
Address
691 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ
Phone
(201) 891-2081
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Heights School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents highly praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its warm, welcoming staff, diverse programming including classes, swim lessons, and summer camp, and excellent value for families. The facility offers comprehensive services from infant care to adult fitness with well-organized activities and caring childcare providers. Some members note outdated facilities and inconvenient pool schedules, but most consider it an excellent community asset.

Friendly and caring staffd
Address
114 Seminole Ave, Oakland, NJ
Phone
(201) 248-8660
Rosa'S Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rosa's Daycare Center in Newark receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, child development, and caring environment, particularly highlighting director Ms. Tanya and teachers Ms. Jenny, Ms. Mallory, and others. However, two detailed negative reviews report serious concerns including physical injuries (bite marks and scratches), lack of daily communication about children's activities and eating, and emotional distress causing long-term behavioral issues.

Caring and respectful staffchild development and learning progressweekly artwork and activities
Address
393-395 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 484-0444
Kinder World Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1984 Greenwood Ave, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 689-9999
Today'S Learning Center Operated By Voorhees Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Today's Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising engaged teachers, educational quality, and individualized child development support. However, three negative reviews cite communication failures, unprofessional staff behavior during tours, and concerns about teacher favoritism and unprofessional conduct toward children.

Hands-on and caring teachersstrong academic learning outcomesresponsive to individual child needs
Address
1201 White Horse Rd, Voorhees, NJ
Phone
(856) 772-2852
Children'S Garden School And Day Care C
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Children's Garden School and Day Care in West New York receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising staff members Rosa and Doris by name, child care quality, and bilingual instruction. Parents report feeling comfortable leaving their children and note strong learning outcomes and family-like environment. One negative review mentioned concerns about excessive TV watching.

Caring and compassionate staffbilingual teachersclean facilities
Address
6500 Bergenline Ave, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 868-6797
It Takes A Village II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

It Takes A Village II receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the qualified and compassionate staff, educational curriculum, and quality care. Parents appreciate communication through daily updates and photos, and report visible child development and growth. One parent raised a serious safety concern regarding an injury to their child.

Qualified and compassionate teachersHigh Scope curriculum encouraging exploration and learningclean facility
Address
486 Ocean Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 985-9555
Little Red Apple Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Red Apple Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring, loving staff and strong communication through photos and videos. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical contact with their child and cited lack of camera surveillance and insufficient explanation from staff.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communication with photos/videoswell-organized activities and events
Address
8539 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 868-9696
It Takes A Village III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

It Takes A Village III receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff quality, curriculum, and developmental support. Parents highlight excellent communication through daily updates and a nurturing environment. One parent raised a serious safety concern regarding a child's injury.

Qualified and compassionate teachersHigh Scope curriculumchild development and milestones (potty training)
Address
492 - 494 Ocean Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 985-9555
Saint Matthew'S Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
800 Roosevelt Ave, Secaucus, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-6960
It Takes A Village INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

It Takes a Village Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the qualified and compassionate staff, structured High Scope curriculum, and attentive care. Parents report visible developmental progress in their children and appreciate daily communication updates. One parent raised a serious safety concern regarding an unexplained injury to their child.

Qualified and compassionate teachersHigh Scope curriculumclean facility
Address
496 Ocean Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 985-9555
Trinity Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
509 Bramhall Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 433-2701
Palisade Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Palisade Children Center receives highly polarized reviews with sharp divisions between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Positive reviewers praise the caring teachers, communication tools like Class Dojo, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviewers report inconsistent staff behavior, unhappy children, and concerns about professionalism and child treatment.

caring and engaging teachersClass Dojo communication with parentsfun activities
Address
4308 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-0160
Ymca Of Eastern Union County Five Points Branch
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

The YMCA Five Points Branch receives highly positive reviews for its welcoming staff, cleanliness, and quality instruction in swimming, fitness, and childcare programs. However, there are serious safety concerns reported regarding child supervision and care in the childcare facilities, including incidents of child mistreatment and a lost child. Additionally, some facility maintenance issues and limited lap swim hours have been noted.

Welcoming and professional staff
Address
201 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 688-9622
Tiny Toes Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Tiny Toes receives mostly positive reviews praising the loving, attentive care provided by Ms. Zee and her staff, with parents noting their children are happy and well-monitored. However, one serious review alleges a child sustained a femur fracture while in care with no explanation provided. Overall ratings are mixed due to this significant safety concern.

Loving and safe environmentexperienced and caring staffconsistent teachers over years
Address
1595 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
Phone
(201) 757-5117
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Christian Health Care Center
Church Daycare
3.8

The Wyckoff Family YMCA at Christian Health Care Center is highly regarded by members for its welcoming staff, diverse programming, and excellent value. Parents praise the childcare services, fitness classes, swimming programs, and summer camp. Some concerns exist regarding facility aging, limited pool schedules, and inconsistent policy enforcement.

Friendly and caring staffdiverse fitness and children's classesaffordable membership pricing
Address
301 Sicomac Ave, Wyckoff, NJ
Phone
(201) 848-4499
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Woodside School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents consistently praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its friendly, attentive staff, diverse programming including fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camp, and excellent value for family memberships. The facility is clean and well-organized with good activities for children and adults, though some note outdated equipment and inconvenient pool schedules.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent childcare and tot drop-off servicesdiverse classes and programs for
Address
305 Woodside Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Phone
(201) 264-7814
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Hohokus School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents consistently praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its welcoming staff, diverse programming including fitness classes and childcare, and excellent value for families. The facility offers multiple amenities including pools, gym equipment, and summer activities, though some note outdated facilities and limited pool availability.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent childcare and tot drop servicesdiverse fitness classes available daily
Address
70 Lloyd Rd, Hohokus, NJ
Phone
(201) 891-2081
Bright Start Pre-School And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Bright Start Pre-School and Daycare in Franklin Township, NJ receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, cleanliness, and educational development. However, one detailed 1-star review alleges serious concerns including physical punishment, lack of receipts, and poor supervision. The majority of reviewers report children are excited to attend and making strong academic progress.

Caring and professional staffclean environmentstrong early academic learning (colors
Address
225 Demott La, Franklin Township, NJ
Phone
(732) 581-2187
A Pleasant Day Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

A Pleasant Day Nursery School receives mixed reviews. While new ownership has been praised for improving safety and child well-being, with parents highlighting dedicated and loving teachers, some former parents report serious concerns about staff qualifications, supervision, cleanliness, and nutrition.

Caring and dedicated teaching staffnew ownership focused on safety and child well-beingstable community environment for children
Address
8 Academy Road, Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 228-5235

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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.