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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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Precious Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
327-329 Martin Luther King Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 332-7702
Dibiase Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise DiBiase Infant Care Center for its warm, loving environment and highly dedicated staff. The facility is described as clean, safe, and responsive, with excellent communication through daily reports and photos. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and emotionally, with parents expressing confidence in the quality of care and staff competence.

Caring and loving staffresponsive communicationdaily reports and photos
Address
2040 E Oak Rd, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 691-2780
Little Learners Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Little Learners for its clean, school-like environment and highly professional staff. Children show significant developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating strict safety policies and excellent teacher communication.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitychild-centered curriculum
Address
47 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 523-3698
Little Ferry Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Little Ferry Nursery School receives mixed reviews. The majority of parents praise the experienced staff, educational quality, enrichment activities, and professional care environment. However, several recent reviews report concerning incidents including staff yelling at children, poor hygiene, and alleged physical discipline.

Experienced and caring teacherseducational advancementenrichment activities (music lessons
Address
165 Liberty Street, Little Ferry, NJ
Phone
(201) 440-8525
Somerset County Ymca Somerville Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Somerset County YMCA Somerville Early Education Center receives mixed reviews with an average rating of 3.6/5. Parents praise the staff, swimming programs, and community engagement, but cite concerns about facility maintenance, crowding during peak hours, and administrative policies.

Friendly and helpful staffexcellent swimming instructiongood value for price
Address
2 Green Street, Somerville, NJ
Phone
(908) 722-4567
Gilmore Memorial Preschool - Site II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
69 -75 Montclair Avenue, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 977-8977
Gilmore Memorial Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
511 E. 22nd Street, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 977-8977
Hightstown East Windsor Ymca Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
230 Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ
Phone
(609) 448-1357
Hamilton II Head Start - Bromley Civic Center
Headstart Programs
3.6
Address
1801 East State Street, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 587-4544
Howell Twp Police Athelic League Land O Pines School Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Parents have mixed experiences at Howell PAL, with most praising the leadership programs, boxing league, and mindfulness workshops for teaching life lessons and keeping kids engaged. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of individual attention, especially for younger or struggling children, and cited a 4-year-old being expelled due to anxiety.

Experienced leadership program run by Sergeant Hillboxing league instructionteaches respect and s
Address
1 Thompson Way, Howell, NJ
Phone
(732) 919-2825
Growing Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, attentive staff, strong parent communication about daily activities and incidents, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.

Caring and loving teachersattentive supervisiondetailed daily communication with parents
Address
1610 Route 35, Suite 12b, Oakhurst, NJ
Phone
(732) 325-8095
Creative Kingdom
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Creative Kingdom in Hackensack receives mixed reviews with a 3.6/5 rating. Most reviewers (6 five-star ratings) praise the caring staff, particularly owner Lisa, affordable pricing, and flexible hours. However, several one-star reviews raise serious concerns about harsh teacher behavior, lack of supervision, rough handling of children, and unprofessional management responses to complaints.

Caring and compassionate staffowner Lisa's dedicationaffordable pricing
Address
140 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 880-7788
Howell Twp Police Athletic League Southard School Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Howell PAL is a community-based youth program with mostly positive feedback focusing on leadership development, boxing, and mindfulness activities. Parents praise the instruction and life lessons for older children, though one parent reported poor attention to younger children's individual needs.

Experienced instructorsteaches respect and life skillsmindfulness programs
Address
115 Kent Road, Howell, NJ
Phone
(732) 919-2825
Scribble Scrabble
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Scribble Scrabble receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring teachers, developmental support, and positive learning environment, while four parents report serious concerns including alleged billing fraud, discriminatory practices, and incidents of staff mishandling children.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong communication with parentsdevelopmental progress and learning
Address
4409 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-2900
Bright Horizon At Harborside
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
150 Hudson Street, Suite 101, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 433-6370
Tiny Tots Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Tiny Tots Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, flexible hours, and attentive owner Taryn. However, two negative reviews highlight concerns about safety management with special needs children, unprofessional communication, and staffing issues that caused last-minute closures.

Patient and caring staffflexible schedulingstable staff turnover
Address
6701 Blackhorse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 385-7708
English Creek Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

English Creek Academy receives mixed reviews. Parents with infants praise the caring staff and curriculum, but parents of older toddlers and preschoolers report staff lack training, poor communication with parents, inappropriate child dismissals, and a dismissive owner who responds defensively to parental concerns rather than addressing them constructively.

Attentive infant carecaring and dedicated staff in infant roomsage-appropriate curriculum
Address
600 Scarborough Dr, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 645-9800
Early Years Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Early Years Schoolhouse receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise Ms. Ginny/Ms. Genny for her caring, attentive teaching style and creating a family atmosphere, with positive outcomes for child development. However, some parents have raised concerns about hygiene, unexplained injuries, increased illness frequency, and customer service issues.

Caring and attentive staffeducational focus beyond just play timefamily atmosphere
Address
200 White Horse Pike, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 784-2729
Meadowlands Area Ymca - Carlstadt School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews are mixed, with most praising the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, and diverse amenities including pool and fitness classes. However, some parents report maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and concerns about facility upkeep during busy periods.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and friendly staffdiverse programming (swimming
Address
Washington Street, Carlstadt, NJ
Phone
(201) 421-5234
Mud Pies Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Mud Pies Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth, care, and dedication to children's development. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent staff professionalism, lack of structure, inadequate curriculum documentation, and alleged failure to properly document and address safety incidents.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring teachers who treat children like familystrong early childhood devel
Address
186 Union Avenue, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 790-0533
Tiny Treasures A2z INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Tiny Treasures A2Z Inc. as an excellent, family-owned daycare with highly caring and professional staff. Multiple reviewers highlight significant developmental progress in their children, including improvements in speech, social skills, behavior, and academic readiness. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and welcoming environment.

Caring and professional staffsignificant child development progressbilingual learning
Address
365-369 Berkeley Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 680-1270
Zadies Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Zadie's Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, child development, and peace of mind, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including allergy mismanagement, unsafe conditions, high staff turnover, and inadequate supervision.

Caring and attentive teacherschild excels academically and sociallypeace of mind for parents
Address
280 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 395-5100
Cfs Head Start At Clementon
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
195 New Freedom Road, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 566-0552
Creative Minds Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Creative Minds Academy receives highly polarized reviews with five 5-star ratings praising staff friendliness, curriculum quality, cleanliness, meals provided, and daily progress updates. However, two 1-star reviews report serious safety concerns including alleged physical contact with a child and unauthorized transport of a child to an off-site location, both involving police investigations.

Friendly and personable staffquality care at affordable priceexcellent curriculum
Address
305 Cedar Avenue, West Berlin, NJ
Phone
(609) 929-7404
Edison Recreation Pre-School At Stelton Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Edison Recreation Pre-School at Stelton Community Center is a community-focused facility offering affordable programs including pre-school, summer camps, and various recreational activities. While parents appreciate the quality of care and programming, many note the facility's age and condition as a drawback. Note: One review indicates the center closed permanently in October 2018.

Affordable pricingquality programming including art and craft activitiesoutdoor play areas
Address
328 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Phone
(732) 248-6417
Raritan Bay Area Ymca-Robert N. Wilentz School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA's early education program and swim instruction, highlighting attentive staff, safe environment, and quality teaching. The facility offers excellent amenities including multiple pools, martial arts classes, and affordable childcare supervision. Overall experience is described as exceptional with staff showing genuine care for children's development and safety.

Caring and experienced instructors (AndrewNormaMatt
Address
51 First Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
Raritan Bay Area Ymca - Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents praise the YMCA Early Learning Center for exceptional staff, quality instruction across swim classes and martial arts, and a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility features excellent amenities including multiple pools and a affordable childcare room. Staff members are consistently described as attentive, professional, and caring.

Knowledgeable and caring instructorssafe and nurturing environmentexcellent facilities with multiple p
Address
205 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3633
Raritan Bay Area Ymca-James J. Flynn School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for its exceptional staff, quality instruction across swimming and martial arts programs, and safe, welcoming environment. The early education program is noted for preparing children for kindergarten. Facilities are well-maintained with separate pools for different skill levels.

Knowledgeable and caring instructors (AndrewNormaMatt
Address
850 Chamberlain Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
Raritan Bay Area Ymca-E.J. Patten School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Parents consistently praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA's staff, instructors, and facilities. The early education program is highlighted as effective in preparing children for kindergarten, with staff described as attentive, caring, and respectful. Overall experiences are reported as safe, welcoming, and conducive to children's learning and development.

Experienced and caring instructors (AndrewNormaMatt
Address
500 Charles Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
Rising Star Learning Academy
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
130 Sewaren Avenue, Sewaren, NJ
Phone
(732) 582-6381

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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.