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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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Kiddie Kollege Dba Kiddie Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kiddie Korner receives highly polarized reviews. Parents praise the facility's birthday party services, cleanliness of play areas, and staff helpfulness for events. However, multiple parents report serious concerns including staff unprofessionalism, safety issues (bruises and bite marks), poor hygiene, understaffing, unresponsiveness, and discrimination against children with special needs.

Birthday party hostingspacious party roomclean play areas
Address
3156 Fire Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 569-1600
The Wonder Years Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The Wonder Years Day Care Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the staff's care and warm atmosphere, while negative reviews raise serious concerns about owner conduct, staff behavior toward children, financial practices, and high staff turnover.

Excellent and caring stafffriendly and welcoming atmospherechildren enjoy attending
Address
2155 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 926-0020
Little Angels Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
188 Washington Ave, Nutley, NJ
Phone
(973) 661-0537
Rising Star Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Rising Star Learning Center receives mixed reviews with stark differences in parent experiences. Positive reviewers praise staff professionalism, strong parent-teacher communication, and child learning outcomes, while negative reviewers report strict policies, lack of empathy, dismissive management, and frequent requests to pick up children. The center appears highly dependent on parental engagement and director-parent compatibility.

Professional and respectful teachersstrong parent-teacher relationships and communicationchildren learn academics and social skills
Address
126 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 923-6999
Ken Shirk Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Ken Shirk Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, child development, and activities, particularly highlighting the director Ms. Samantha and staff member Ms. Heidi. Negative reviewers report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff management, safety, and facility conditions.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomessummer activities and field trips
Address
445 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ
Phone
(732) 287-1131
Bright Star Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Bright Star Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise the caring, professional staff and nine-year track records of satisfaction, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor hygiene, disorganized operations, rude staff behavior, unsecured facilities, and unresponsive management.

Caring and friendly staffprofessional enrollment processstaff genuinely care for children
Address
1176-78 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ
Phone
(732) 969-9690
Vida Academy
Church Daycare
3.3

VIDA Academy receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise it as clean, safe, and a place where children enjoy attending. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including late pickups, disrespectful staff behavior, poor facility lighting, lack of management accountability, and inappropriate discipline practices.

Clean environmentsafe facilitychildren enjoy attending
Address
189 Fayette St /348 Maple St., Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-7980
Kids Planet Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kids Planet Center receives extremely polarized reviews with no middle ground. Five positive reviews praise staff professionalism, care quality, and child behavior, while five negative reviews from former attendees allege physical abuse, mistreatment, and neglect of children.

Staff professionalismdedicated teacherschildren treated with respect
Address
226 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ
Phone
(973) 268-4851
Oasis Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
260 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 217-6630
Featherbed Lane School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Featherbed Lane School receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting engaged staff, enriching curriculum, and special events, but serious concerns raised by two parents about teacher conduct, lack of communication regarding child distress, and overcrowded classroom conditions.

Dedicated staff who go above and beyondstrong curriculum with hands-on learning activitiesexcellent summer camp program with outdoor activities and pool access
Address
801 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ
Phone
(732) 388-7063
Christian Pentecostal After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1324 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004
Max Leuchter School Ymca-Sacc Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.3
Address
519 North West Ave, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 794-6922
Woodbine Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
406 Monroe Avenue, Woodbine, NJ
Phone
(609) 501-7692
Kindercare Learning Center At Penn Plaza
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
3 Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 466-4260
Parkside III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parkside III receives consistently positive feedback from current parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Director Ms. Leslie, and inclusive environment. Parents note significant improvements at the facility and recommend it highly, though they acknowledge older negative reviews exist.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive director and leadershipinclusive and welcoming environment for all children regardless of race or religion
Address
567 Broadway, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 732-4807
Christian Pentecostal After School
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
46 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004
Christian Pentecostal After School
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
141-181 Montgomery Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004
Christian Pentecostal After School
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
1 University Place, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004
Minnie'S Learning Playhouse Iillc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
315-317 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 596-9633
Gingerbread Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Gingerbread Kids Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and educational programs. However, recent reviews highlight staffing inconsistencies and isolated concerns about specific staff members and management.

Live camera access to classroomswarm and welcoming environmentcaring and amazing staff
Address
207 Ringwood Avenue, Suite 4b, Wanaque, NJ
Phone
(973) 831-6166
Lakeland Hills Ymca At Lakeview School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings for its comprehensive amenities and friendly staff. Parents and members praise the clean, updated facilities including a large pool, modern gym equipment, and various programs for children and adults. The location in a beautiful wooded area is noted as a major advantage.

Clean and updated facilitiesfriendly and professional stafflarge swimming pool
Address
44 Cooper Rd, Denville, NJ
Phone
(201) 328-9508
Project Leal-North Brunswick Twp Dept Of Parks Rec & Community At Linwood Middle School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
25 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 247-6615
Willingboro Boe At Hawthorne School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents have mixed opinions about this school-based daycare. Positive feedback highlights the superintendent's approachable leadership style. However, multiple parents report significant concerns about communication accessibility, staff responsiveness, and curriculum diversity, with several rating the facility as poor.

Superintendent is personable and stakeholder-focused
Address
84 Hampshire Lane, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 835-8600
Willingboro Boe At J C Stuart School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents report mixed experiences at this school-based daycare. While the Superintendent is praised for being personable and approachable, many parents express frustration with poor communication, unresponsive staff, and concerns about curriculum and diversity representation.

Superintendent described as personable and people-oriented
Address
70 Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 835-8600
Willingboro Boe At Levitt School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Parents have mixed opinions about Willingboro BOE at Levitt School. Positive feedback highlights the superintendent's personable leadership style and cultural celebration initiatives, while critical reviews cite poor communication accessibility, unhelpful staff, and concerns about curriculum diversity and inclusion.

Personable superintendent with stakeholder concern mentalitycultural celebration programming
Address
50 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 835-8600
Countryside Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Countryside Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the staff, communication, activities, and caring environment. However, three parents report serious concerns including insensitive comments about their child, staff inconsistency, understaffing, and aggressive upselling of additional services.

Excellent communication and photo updatesengaging activities and outdoor playwarm and caring environment
Address
4 Countryside Lane, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 556-5915
Kids' Choice Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Kids' Choice Academy for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, genuine staff dedication, and positive child development. The center is credited with going above and beyond, including financial assistance and support services for families in need.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentchild develop
Address
6652 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 272-1181
Pemberton Township Wrap Program At Pecec
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Pemberton Township Wrap Program at PECEC receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback praises teachers Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Rivera for patience and dedication, along with clean facilities and friendly staff. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding custody agreement enforcement and staff professionalism.

Patient teachersclean and modern facilitiesfriendly staff
Address
100 Arney'S Mount Road, Pemberton, NJ
Phone
(609) 893-8141
Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The reviews provided are not for the daycare center but for a YMCA facility. No actual parent reviews of Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center's childcare services were found.

None applicable - reviews are for a YMCA gym facilitynot the daycare
Address
100 Fanny Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 334-2820
Christian Pentecostal After School
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
844 Chancellor Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004

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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.