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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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Proceed Early Childhood Development Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1126 Dickinson Street, Elizabeth, NJ
Phone
(908) 351-7727
Martin Luther King Youth Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Martin Luther King Youth Center Inc. is highly praised by most parents for its affordable after-school and summer camp programs, with strong emphasis on transportation, meals, homework help, and caring staff led by director Ms. Chopra. One former attendee reported experiencing bullying, staff favoritism, and a strict environment during their 5-year tenure at the center.

Affordable pricingschool pick-up and drop-off transportationprovided snacks and dinner
Address
1298 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater, NJ
Phone
(908) 526-3688
Stepping Stone School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
13 Ridge Rd, Frankford, NJ
Phone
(973) 948-7770
The Beanstalk Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The Beanstalk Academy has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong academics. However, two negative reviews cite significant concerns including disputed deposit refund policies and allegations of harsh teacher behavior toward students.

Attentive and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong academic instruction
Address
153 Lakeside Blvd, Landing, NJ
Phone
(973) 770-3939
Hilltop Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Hilltop Nursery School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise its cleanliness, organization, fair pricing, and nurturing staff. The facility has maintained a strong reputation over 40+ years as a family-owned business. Multiple parents express deep satisfaction with their children's experiences and would recommend the school.

Clean and organized classroomsappropriate teacher-to-student ratiosfriendly and nurturing staff
Address
1917 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 657-6676
Learning Ladder Nursery And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2 Vans Way, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 608-9822
Saint Paul'S Tender Care Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
80 Embury Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ
Phone
(732) 775-2265
Little Walkers' Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
978-980 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 351-9000
Newark Federal Kids Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Newark Federal Kids Care receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the dedicated, professional staff, enriching activities, and safe environment where children thrive developmentally. However, three parents report serious concerns including neglect (dirty/hungry children), lost items, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional behavior.

Dedicated and professional staffenriching activities and learning opportunitiessafe environment
Address
970 Broad Street, Suite 107, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 645-3130
Montgomery Heights Steam School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Montgomery Heights Steam School has mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents appreciate the location and cleanliness of the facility, though some expressed dissatisfaction with application processes and staff-related concerns.

Good location in Newarkcleanliness of propertyamenities provided
Address
671 Dr. M L K Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 307-0640
Buf Health & Human Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

BUF Health & Human Services receives mostly positive reviews praising the facility's cleanliness, professional and friendly staff, and caring environment. However, two detailed negative reviews cite serious concerns about the director's behavior, including allegations of unprofessional conduct, racism, and inadequate care for a child with special needs.

Clean facilityprofessional staffcaring environment
Address
510 Grant Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 754-1234
Prime Time At The Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a gym and medical facility. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for PRIME TIME AT THE CLUB in Paramus, NJ.

None applicable to daycare services
Address
650 From Road, Paramus, NJ
Phone
(201) 261-0090
Small Society Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Small Society Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring, experienced staff and family-oriented atmosphere. Parents highlight excellent teacher retention, smooth transition practices, and flexible summer policies. However, two recent 1-star reviews cite concerns about the owner's attitude and demeanor.

Caring and experienced teachers with high retention ratessmooth transition practices for childrenfamily-oriented environment
Address
20 Bay Street, Stirling, NJ
Phone
(908) 647-3838
Little Footsteps Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1 Pal Drive, Wayne, NJ
Phone
(973) 696-4097
Kinder World Educare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1337 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 689-9966
Family Collective Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
450 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 333-8077
Precious Moments Childcare And Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Precious Moments Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, affordability, child development support, and flexible policies. Negative reviewers report staff unprofessionalism, inadequate supervision leading to injuries, poor hygiene, frequent illness, and inappropriate discipline.

Affordable pricingcaring and loving staffchild excitement about attending
Address
217-219 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 680-1133
Bumblebee Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Bumblebee Early Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owner Mr. Eric for creating a welcoming, family-like environment. Parents highlight the convenient hours (6:30 AM-6:00 PM), school bus partnerships, after-school programs, potty training, daily communication, and developmental progress their children have made.

Caring and patient staffaccessible owner with strong communicationextended ho
Address
444 Central Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 504-7070
Home Away III Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Home Away III Care Center in Union City, NJ receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the clean facility, professional and caring staff, strong educational programs, and safe environment. Parents report their children develop academically and socially while enjoying their time at the center.

Clean and well-organized facilityprofessional and caring staffstrong educational curriculum balanced with play
Address
508 25th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-7778
Headstart Community Program Of Morris County INC.
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
540 W Hanover Ave, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 889-8818
Mrs. P'S Small World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2201 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-0148
Precious Steps Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
516-522 Arlington Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 222-0029
Harris Academy For Learning LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ
Phone
(609) 506-8255
Goldilocks Children Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Goldilocks Children Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff, engaging curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly transition smoothly, develop strong academic skills, and enjoy attending daily. The director, Ms. Anna, is frequently highlighted for her understanding, accommodating approach and partnership with families.

Affordable pricingcaring and patient staffsafe and welcoming environment
Address
110 Jackson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 460-1770
Page Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
426-428 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 705-9500
Caring Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Caring Hands has mixed reviews with six 5-star ratings praising staff warmth, child happiness, and quality care, but three 1-star reviews alleging discrimination, poor behavior management, inadequate supervision of injuries, and unprofessional staff conduct. Parents with positive experiences report children attending happily from infancy through after-school programs.

Friendly and attentive staffchildren happy and excited to attendquality meals
Address
4409 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 766-5100
Creative Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Creative Kingdom receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and affordable pricing, but several parents report concerning interactions with teachers that lack patience and compassion toward young children. The facility offers flexible scheduling and has staff members who provide individualized attention, though some reviewers express concerns about lack of supervision and transparency.

Caring and compassionate staffaffordable ratesflexible
Address
170 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 880-7788
Abc Learning Station LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

ABC Learning Station receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, communication through daily updates, smooth transitions, and child development. However, several parents report serious concerns about management, staff professionalism, safety protocols, age-inappropriate staffing, and rejection of children with special needs.

Caring and attentive teachersreal-time photo/video updates via appsmooth transitions from home to full-time car
Address
50 Elm Street, Woodstown, NJ
Phone
(856) 769-2345
Little Treasures Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Treasures Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and knowledgeable staff, hands-on learning approach, and excellent communication through daily updates and photos. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong developmental progress.

Caring and knowledgeable staffhands-on and creative learning activitiesdaily updates and photos via Procare app
Address
2177 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ
Phone
(908) 769-3224
El Shaddai Christian Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

El Shaddai Christian Day Care Center II receives mostly positive reviews praising cleanliness, teacher quality, and bilingual staff, but several serious negative reviews allege concerning incidents including rough handling of a crying child, poor communication about injuries, and defensive/aggressive behavior from management.

Clean facilityqualified and friendly teachersbilingual staff
Address
3034 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken, NJ
Phone
(856) 317-2233

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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.