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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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Raritan Bay Area Ymca-Herbert Richardson School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for its exceptional staff, quality swim instruction, and early education programs. The facility offers well-maintained pools, martial arts classes, and a safe, welcoming environment where children thrive and feel cared for.

Knowledgeable and caring instructors (AndrewNormaMatt
Address
318 Stockton Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
Meadowlands Area Ymca-Sacc - Sylvan School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

The Meadowlands Area YMCA-SACC in Rutherford receives mostly positive feedback for its facilities, cleanliness, and staff professionalism. However, reviews highlight concerns about inconsistent facility maintenance, staffing during peak times, and some instances of staff unprofessionalism. Parents appreciate the diverse programs and amenities but note issues with scheduling and equitable treatment.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and friendly staffdiverse programs (
Address
109 Sylvan St, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 316-6817
St. Paul'S Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The reviews provided are for St. Paul's Episcopal Church, not the nursery school itself. They primarily address church community experiences rather than daycare services. The center appears to have closed its nursery school program.

Welcoming community atmospherecaring staffbeautiful facilities (when operational)
Address
4 Woodland Rd, Montvale, NJ
Phone
(201) 391-3860
Temple Sinai Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1 Engle Street, Tenafly, NJ
Phone
(201) 568-6867
Meadowlands Area Ymca - George Washington School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews are mixed, with most praising the facility's cleanliness, diverse programming, and friendly staff, particularly for fitness classes and birthday events. However, some parents report maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and concerns about facility upkeep during busy periods like summer camp.

Clean facilitiesdiverse membership and programmingprofessional and friendly staff
Address
1400 River Road, Edgewater, NJ
Phone
(201) 955-5300
Kradle 2 Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
95 Bauer Dr, Oakland, NJ
Phone
(201) 337-0057
Meadowlands Area Ymca-Sacc - Lincoln School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews for Meadowlands Area YMCA-SACC are mixed, with most praising the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and diverse programming. However, some parents express concerns about maintenance standards, staffing during peak times, and inconsistent staff behavior.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and friendly staffdiverse programming (swimming
Address
414 Montross Ave, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 316-6820
Meadowlands Area Ymca-Sacc - Washington School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews praise the YMCA facility for its cleanliness, diverse programming, and professional staff. However, concerns are raised about maintenance inconsistencies, staff professionalism issues, and scheduling limitations for family activities.

Clean facilitiesdiverse programming and classesprofessional and friendly staff members
Address
89 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 955-2055
Meadowlands Area Ymca-Sacc - Memorial School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews are mixed with ratings between 3-5 stars. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, diverse programming, and friendly staff, but report concerns about maintenance, inconsistent staff behavior, and scheduling limitations.

Clean facilitiesdiverse programming and activitiesfriendly and professional staff
Address
764 Grant Ave, Maywood, NJ
Phone
(201) 291-7769
Wee Care For Kids LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Wee Care for Kids as an excellent pediatric care facility with highly attentive staff and minimal wait times. All reviewers highlight the caring approach of practitioners like Kassidy, Sydney, Natalie, and Hannah, along with convenient same-day sick appointments. The office is noted for being organized, respectful of parental choices, and supportive with insurance and billing matters.

Caring and knowledgeable staffminimal wait timessame-day sick appointments
Address
10 West Pacific Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ
Phone
(609) 463-8263
Abc Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

ABC Child Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff, director Josh, spacious facilities, and educational outcomes, while negative reviews cite staff rudeness, lack of supervision, unhygienic conditions, and strict late pickup policies with high fees.

Friendly and responsive staffdedicated teachers like Ms. Fatimalarge play areas
Address
18 Delaware Street, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 772-0006
The Child Care Center At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
176 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 926-3999
Passaic County Community College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Passaic County Community College, not a child development center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for affordable tuition, supportive professors, and student support programs, but criticism of staff professionalism, administrative inefficiency, and the Paterson location.

Affordable tuition and free tuition grantssupportive and knowledgeable professorshelpful academic advisors and counselors
Address
One College Blvd, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 684-5913
Lakeview Child Center At Hamilton
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Lakeview Child Center at Hamilton for its caring, responsive staff and supportive environment. Director Jen Narducci is highlighted for significantly improving operations after recent leadership changes. Children show notable developmental progress and parents report feeling confident in the quality of care and daily communication.

Caring and loving teachersresponsive director (Jen Narducci)daily app updates with photos and meal information
Address
4 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 890-1442
Tomorrow'S Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
1184 Whitehorse-Hamilton Sq Rd, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 585-3959
The Nursery School At Ywca Princeton
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

The YWCA Princeton's Young Wonders Preschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising engaged, caring teachers and knowledgeable directors who actively participate in daily classroom activities. Parents report their children are happy, welcomed, and develop strong skills through age-appropriate, creative curriculum. One negative review specifically criticizes the after-care program at Community Park Elementary for disrespectful staff and management issues.

caring and engaged teachersactive directors who interact with children dailywarm and welcoming environment
Address
59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 497-2100
Learning Path Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
924 Middletown Lincroft Rd, Middletown, NJ
Phone
(732) 671-7028
The Learning Ladder Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
3001 Yorktowne Blvd, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 255-1211
Green Thumb Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Green Thumb receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring staff, good communication, reasonable rates, and convenient hours. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate illness notification, unexplained injuries, staff rudeness, and refusal to provide incident reports.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsconvenient hours for working parents
Address
365 North Main Street, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 242-5153
Abundant Life Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Abundant Life Child Development Center in Keyport receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, structured curriculum, and developmental progress of their children. However, two recent reviews raise serious safety concerns about inadequate worker vetting, insufficient child supervision, and an incident involving unreported injuries.

Caring and nurturing staffespecially Ms. Bola and Ms. Socorrostructured curriculum with documented progress
Address
17 Third Street, Keyport, NJ
Phone
(732) 888-7787
Meadowlands Area Ymca-Sacc - Pierrepont School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews are mixed, ranging from 3-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and youth programs. However, some concerns include maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and overcrowding during peak times.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and friendly staffdiverse programming (fitness classes
Address
70 East Pierrepont Avenue, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 893-3290
Meadowlands Area Ymca - Sacc - Moonachie School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Reviews are mixed but mostly positive, praising the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and variety of programs. However, some parents report maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and concerns about scheduling and facility upkeep during busy periods.

Clean facilitiesprofessional and friendly staffdiverse programming (pool
Address
20 West Park Street, Moonachie, NJ
Phone
(201) 955-5300
Christian Pentecostal Home Away From Home
Church Daycare
3.5
Address
971 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-1306
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center #50
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center #50 receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the school and teachers as excellent and caring, others report serious concerns about administration, office staff conduct, security breaches, lack of transparency with parents, and inadequate responses to complaints about teacher behavior.

Dedicated and caring teacherspositive learning environment
Address
1000 S Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
Phone
(908) 436-6380
Imagine Nation Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Imagine Nation Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations. Parents highlight the patient and caring staff, smooth transitions for anxious children, engaging educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. The center maintains strong communication with parents and organizes regular activities and field trips.

Patient and kind staffsmooth separation anxiety transitionsattentive to dietary/medical needs
Address
410 Clermont Terrace, Union, NJ
Phone
(973) 985-9582
Raritan Bay Area Ymca-Anthony V. Ceres School
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA's early education program and swim instruction, highlighting knowledgeable, attentive staff and a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility offers excellent amenities including multiple pools, fitness areas, and additional activities like martial arts. Staff members are consistently described as friendly, respectful, and caring.

Experienced and attentive instructors (AndrewNormaMatt
Address
445 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
Phillipsburg Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
535 Fisher Ave, Phillipsburg, NJ
Phone
(908) 454-5936
Bright Star Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Bright Star Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights bilingual education, cleanliness, organization, affordability, and friendly staff. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding alleged racist behavior by an employee, poor complaint handling, and unprofessional customer service.

Bilingual Spanish instructionclean and organized facilityaffordable pricing
Address
3 Sherman Place, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 798-4300
Evelyn Street Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Evelyn Street Day School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, child development outcomes, and organic meals. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including last-minute cancellations of backup care services and allegations of undisclosed incidents requiring camera footage review.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and academic progresshealthy organic meals
Address
352 Evelyn Street, Paramus, NJ
Phone
(201) 523-9555
Little Bear Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Bear Daycare receives consistently high ratings from current parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and attentive care. Parents note significant improvement under new ownership within the past 2+ years, with previous negative reviews attributed to the former management. The center is multilingual and accommodating to individual child needs.

caring and dedicated staffclean and safe facilitymultilingual environment (Arabic
Address
300 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ
Phone
(856) 833-9874

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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.