
Browse 4,125 daycare centers across New Jersey. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,122 |
| Headstart Programs | 101 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 213 |
| Before or After School | 689 |
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One parent highlights the staff's caring nature and the school's success in preparing children academically and socially for kindergarten. A former employee also praises the positive work environment, though their review does not reflect current parental experience.
One parent describes the facility as a scammer-operated business with allegations of sexual misconduct, non-payment of staff, and dishonesty. The review also cites severe pest infestations including roaches and ants, as well as frequent location closures.
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Recent feedback highlights severe safety concerns, including an incident with an open back door and unsupervised infants, alongside allegations of staff mistreatment and neglect. Additional comments question the current ownership and administrative transparency of the center.
DIFFERENT & WONDERFUL LEARNING CENTER in Westampton has highly polarized reviews. Several long-term parents praise the welcoming staff, affordability, flexible payment options, and variety of programs (before/after care, summer camp, daily trips). However, other parents report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, cleanliness issues, and unprofessional behavior.
Mae J. Strong Child Development Center has deeply divided reviews. While a small number of parents praise the care and treatment their children received, the majority of reviews cite serious concerns about management conduct, facility cleanliness, sanitation, and allegations of discriminatory treatment.
Calvary Nursery School has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, structured learning environment, and strong community feel. However, recent reviews cite serious concerns about the former director's rigid, inflexible management style and reported discriminatory practices, though a new interim director has since taken over.
A single parent reports that staff members display a lack of respect and professionalism, creating a hostile environment. Another reviewer describes false accusations and yelling directed at their younger sister, noting that staff appear to target specific children.
Monkey Bars Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's care, teaching methods, educational activities, and summer camp programs. However, negative reviews cite serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, staff inconsistency, lack of educational engagement, and unprofessional incident reporting.
A few parents describe the center positively, citing friendly staff and calling it a great school or best summer camp. However, one review strongly criticizes the facility, claiming the operator refuses to cover up the truth.
Dover Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about child care quality and staff behavior. While one parent praised friendly staff and good care, multiple parents reported issues including inadequate diaper changes, inattentive staff, alleged yelling at children, and poor customer service.
Parents report significant concerns regarding staff professionalism, organizational chaos, and inadequate nutrition, with one noting rude interactions and another citing unsupervised children during nap time. Feedback highlights a lack of hot meals, limited breakfast options, and unprofessional staff behavior, including discussing private matters with other workers.
Building Blocks University has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise educational curriculum and clean facilities, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about child supervision, hygiene, staff conduct, safety incidents, and aggressive fee collection practices.
Parents consistently praise Children's World Academy for its caring, responsive staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers (Ms. Bonnie, Ms. Karen, Ms. Erika, Ms. Sarala) and the director for their professionalism and genuine investment in children's development. Some parents note that negative online reviews do not reflect their positive experiences.
One parent highlights the organization's humanitarian efforts and friendly staff, while another reports a negative experience involving a specific worker. The feedback is limited to general community service and a single staff interaction rather than detailed childcare operations.
Golden Gate Wenonah has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the director Mary, caring teachers, strong parent communication, and child development. Negative reviews cite understaffing, unprofessional staff behavior, lack of camera access, poor hygiene standards, and rough handling of children.
One parent highlights the compassion and professional nature of specific staff members, describing them as welcoming and skilled. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes administrative interactions for perceived exclusivity and reports severe concerns regarding the administration's handling of student testing procedures.
While one parent highlights the compassionate nature of a specific teacher, others report negative experiences involving discriminatory remarks from administrative staff and allegations of excessive testing for students.
Parents describe the staff as caring and welcoming, with one highlighting engaging hands-on activities and another noting a lack of responsiveness. Conversely, a separate parent reports unprofessional conduct by staff and concerns about exclusive enrollment practices targeting church members.
This listing appears to be for a hospital's maternity and medical services, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the medical staff, doctors (especially Dr. Arash Emami), nurses, and quality of care across labor/delivery, emergency, and surgical departments. Parents highlight compassionate treatment, attentive staff, and positive outcomes.
Helping Hands N.S. has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Three parents praised recent management and staff changes, cleanliness, and learning environment, while five parents reported serious concerns including poor supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, safety issues, and discriminatory practices.
One parent highlights a staff member's compassion and welcoming demeanor, while another praises the professional quality and character of the entire staff. Conversely, a different reviewer describes the administration as power-tripping and recounts an incident involving unnecessary drug testing of students, as well as an unwelcoming interaction regarding community diversity.
Golden Gate 21st CLC receives mixed reviews with significant concerns raised alongside some positive feedback. Parents praise certain teachers and care quality, but serious complaints include poor facility cleanliness, inadequate communication about child health issues, lack of beverages, bullying, and allegations of discriminatory behavior by staff.
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