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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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Gloucester Twp Schools Erial Latchkey Program
Before or After School Daycare
3.3
Address
20 Essex Avenue, Gloucester Township, NJ
Phone
(856) 227-1400
Christian Pentecostal After School
Church Daycare
3.3
Address
613-615 Nye Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004
Candyland Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Candyland Child Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, professional teachers, clean facilities, reasonable pricing, and strong academic/social skill development. Negative reviews report hostile staff interactions, questionable fever claims to dismiss children, inadequate meals, and concerns about hygiene and classroom management.

Caring and professional teachersclean facilitiesreasonable pricing
Address
776 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ
Phone
(732) 499-4400
Am2pm Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise AM2PM Child Care Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care. Multiple families report significant positive developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and strong parent communication. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with the center.

Caring and patient staffclean and safe facilityengaging learning activities
Address
1000 Route 36, Hazlet, NJ
Phone
(732) 264-3200
Pennie'S Place Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Pennie's Place Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise cleanliness, communication, staff professionalism, and child preparation for kindergarten. Negative reviews cite staff misconduct, inappropriate teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, and concerns that the facility prioritizes profit over child welfare.

Clean classroomsgood communication with parentspatient and caring staff
Address
256 & 266 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ
Phone
(856) 546-0530
Junior Prep Annex II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Junior Prep Annex II receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Some parents praise the caring teachers, child development, and positive experiences, while others report unprofessional staff, poor management, lack of preparedness, and feeling their children were treated as profit sources rather than valued students.

caring and friendly teacherschild learns and develops wellchildren arrive happy and engaged
Address
917 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-1856
Junior Prep Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
3.2

Junior Prep Pre School has highly polarized reviews. Some parents praise the friendly teachers, child development, and positive experiences, while others report serious concerns about unprofessional management, poor customer service, lack of preparation, and feeling that the facility prioritizes profit over child welfare.

friendly and caring teachersgood learning environmentchildren happy and engaged
Address
1003-1007 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-1856
Shining Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Shining Stars Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise staff attentiveness, care, and long-term enrollment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about organization, unprofessionalism, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherslong-term parent retention
Address
10 Washington Avenue Second Floor, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 416-2100
Step By Step Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Step by Step Day Care LLC in Clifton, NJ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe learning environment, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The daycare is noted for bilingual education, developmental support, and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

Caring and dedicated teacherssafe and secure environmentbilingual/multilingual instruction
Address
447 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 772-7411
Lakeview Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Lakeview Child Center receives mixed reviews with significant differences in parent experiences. Three parents praise the caring staff, professional care, good communication, and developmental progress, while two parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant care, inconsistent teacher quality, frequent illness, behavioral issues, and poor hygiene standards.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communicationsecure facility
Address
4 Princess Rd, Suite 100, Lawrenceville, NJ
Phone
(609) 896-0500
Cradles To Crayons Childcare-Morristown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Cradles to Crayons receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, attentive caregivers and positive experiences with their children's development and attachment to staff. However, several parents report significant concerns with management, administrative communication, and the facility's handling of behavioral and special needs situations.

Caring and kind teacherssafe and loving environmentstrong child attachment to providers
Address
16 Pine Street, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 538-1717
Richard F. Blake Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Richard F. Blake Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and positive experiences for their children's kindergarten readiness. However, some parents report concerns about activity variety, staff behavior, safety during outdoor play in heat, and frustration with waitlist management.

Caring and educated staffstrong curriculumdevelopmentally appropriate teaching methods
Address
65 Horsehill Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ
Phone
(973) 984-2255
Lakewood Multicultural Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
100 Ridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ
Phone
(732) 363-0700
Carla'S Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Carla's Kids receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the director's dedication, educational approach, and child-centered philosophy. However, one long-term parent reported significant issues with management accessibility, inconsistent operations, and unresponsive communication.

Dedicated and caring directorstrong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergartenclean facility
Address
101 Central Ave 2nd Floor, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 546-2929
Ventnor Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.1
Address
400 N. Lafayette Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ
Phone
(609) 948-3007
Ventnor Educational Community Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
400 N Lafayette Avenue, Ventnor, NJ
Phone
(609) 487-7900
Little Red Robins Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Red Robins Daycare receives mixed reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising the curriculum, caring staff, clean environment, and child development. However, two 1-star reviews criticized high staff turnover, poor owner communication, lack of camera access, alleged retaliation against staff, and safety concerns.

engaging curriculumpatient and caring staffclean and welcoming environment
Address
120 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ
Phone
(856) 795-0188
Venecia Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Venecia Daycare (also referred to as Happy Times Day Care) for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term staff members who provide genuine care and the facility's welcoming atmosphere. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing confidence in the center's ability to support their children's growth and learning.

Professional and caring staffchild safetydevelopmental and learning activities
Address
717 6 Th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-2513
Not Just A Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Not Just A Daycare for its caring staff, clean facilities, and educational environment. Children are reported to advance developmentally, learning academics and bilingual skills. The owner, Ms. Peace, is frequently highlighted for her motherly approach and ability to work with children with special needs.

Caring and nurturing staffclean facilityeducational curriculum
Address
122 Locust Street, Roselle, NJ
Phone
(908) 241-5300
The Leaguers INC. Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.1

Parents are divided in their experiences at THE LEAGUERS INC. HEAD START. Most reviews are highly positive, praising staff friendliness, cleanliness, learning environment, and family involvement. However, a few parents reported serious concerns about behavioral incidents and lack of staff communication.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitygood learning environment
Address
1111 Chandler Avenue, Roselle, NJ
Phone
(908) 241-5678
Happy Time Day Care & Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Happy Times Day Care for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term relationships with staff members and report their children are happy and learning. Recent management changes are noted positively.

Caring and professional staffsafe environmentlearning and developmental activities
Address
410 6th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-1221
Woodbury Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Woodbury Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Parents praise several teachers for creating a safe, fun learning environment with clean facilities. However, recent reviews express serious concerns about the new director's management style, staff turnover, facility maintenance issues, and strict enrollment policies.

Caring and friendly teachers (Ms. JackieMs. BrittneyMs. Myrna
Address
36 Carpenter Street, Woodbury, NJ
Phone
(856) 845-2243
Our First Impressions Child Care And Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Our First Impressions Child Care Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents praising staff attentiveness, cleanliness, and organization. However, two negative reviews cite poor customer service on initial inquiry and concerns about inadequate response to a child being bitten by another student.

Clean and well-maintained facilityattentive and engaged staffexperienced caregivers
Address
1450 Clements Bridge Rd, #21, Deptford, NJ
Phone
(856) 853-5757
New Beginnings Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
1521 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ
Phone
(609) 671-9034
Alpha Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
105 Main Street, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 395-4811
Wallace Middle School - Ymca Sacc
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
688 N Mill Road, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 362-8887
Little Pal'S Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
2594 Tilton Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 646-9586
Love 2 Learn Early Learning Academy II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
510 Williamson Rd, Suite E, Sicklerville, NJ
Phone
(856) 404-9064
Family Fun
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
6002 Wayne Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ
Phone
(856) 665-0336
Storybook Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
56 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 933-0580

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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.