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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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Hamilton Area Ymca Morgan Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
38 Stamford Ave, Hamilton Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 902-9806
Boys & Girls Club Of Trenton - Mott School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location as a safe, welcoming community space with excellent staff and diverse programming. The afterschool program serves children ages 5-12 with affordable rates and multiple activities. Families appreciate the facility's cleanliness and caring environment.

Affordable ratesdiverse programs and activitiessafe environment
Address
45 Stokely Ave, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 656-4830
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Kinder
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1949 Hamilton Ave, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 587-2288
Smart And Fit Kids Dba The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of West Windsor as a warm, nurturing, and family-oriented learning environment. They highlight the owners (Stu and Dawn), teachers, and staff as genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated to children's academic and emotional development. All reviewers report positive experiences with strong teacher-child relationships and significant child growth.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and dedicated staffhands-on owners
Address
1306 Windsor-Edinburg Road, West Windsor, NJ
Phone
(609) 443-1200
Birchwood School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Art Street, Rockaway, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-7080
Alphabest At Mt Olive Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
160 Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ
Phone
(973) 739-4511
Canfield Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
42 Canfield Ave., Mine Hill, NJ
Phone
(973) 366-1864
Montville Extended Day Learning Center - Woodmont School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
39 Woodmont Road, Pine Brook, NJ
Phone
(973) 214-2465
Montville Extended Day Learning Center - Valley View School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Montgomery Avenue, Montville, NJ
Phone
(973) 214-2464
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Florham Park receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children thrived in a caring, clean, and well-structured environment. Parents highlight strong staff continuity, individualized attention, enrichment activities, and smooth transitions between classrooms. Multiple families note their children developed genuine love for school and felt safe and confident in the center's care.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher turnoverclean and well-maintained facility
Address
190 Campus Drive, Florham Park, NJ
Phone
(973) 437-5100
Morris School District - Woodland School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
51 Johnston Drive, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 214-0725
Morris School District - Hillcrest School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
160 Hillcrest Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 294-4385
Kiddie Academy Of Montville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Montville as a safe, clean, and educational facility with caring staff and strong leadership under owner Bernie. Children show significant developmental progress, and families appreciate the structured curriculum, engaging activities, and welcoming environment.

Caring and attentive staffstrong educational curriculumsafe and clean facilities
Address
350 Main Road, Montville, NJ
Phone
(973) 917-3220
Montville Extended Day Learning Center - Robert R Lazar Midd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
123 Changebridge Road, Montville, NJ
Phone
(973) 214-2449
Montville Extended Day Learning Center - William Mason Schoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5 Shawnee Trail, Montville, NJ
Phone
(973) 214-2463
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Flanders receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated teaching staff, strong curriculum, clean facilities, and excellent communication through the Tadpoles app. One negative review provided no specific details about concerns.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong curriculumclean facilities
Address
244 Rte. 206 S, Flanders, NJ
Phone
(973) 598-1555
Boro Kids 2 Tjs
Before or After School Daycare
Address
95 E Main Street, Rockaway, NJ
Phone
(973) 625-8603
The Montessori Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 - 10 Kahn Road, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 410-9669
Lafayette Ave. After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
221 Lafayette Ave, Chatham, NJ
Phone
(973) 635-1096
Lakeland Hills Ymca At Riverview School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
33 St Mary'S Pl, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 625-9875
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Denville receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, consistent staff and strong educational curriculum. Parents highlight the welcoming family atmosphere, responsive administration, and comprehensive developmental approach that prepares children well for elementary school.

Warm and caring teachersstaff consistencyresponsive administration
Address
3175 Route 10 East, Suite 1, Denville, NJ
Phone
(973) 328-8588
Briarwood School (The Work-Family Connection)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Briarwood Rd, Florham Park, NJ
Phone
(973) 377-0120
Jefferson Child Care & Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Jefferson Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, facilities, outdoor space, and curriculum, reporting satisfied children. However, serious concerns have been raised about supervision, sanitation, handling of special needs children, and safety incidents.

Friendly and caring staffsafe and clean environmentlarge outdoor play areas with equipment
Address
29 Nolan'S Point Rd, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Phone
(973) 663-2704
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience in Ledgewood for its caring, attentive staff and warm, family-like atmosphere. Children show strong academic progress and social development while remaining excited to attend. Multiple long-term families express deep satisfaction with the curriculum, communication, and overall experience.

Caring and attentive staffwarm family-like atmosphereengaging curriculum
Address
986 Route 46, Ledgewood, NJ
Phone
(973) 927-0342
Canfield Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
42 Canfield Ave, Mine Hill, NJ
Phone
(973) 366-1864
Y Kids - Borough School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ
Phone
(973) 267-0704
Catherine A. Dwyer School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
665 Mt. Hope Ave, Wharton, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-7450
Matawan Kids Academy LLC Dba Lightbridge Academy-Matawan
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lightbridge Academy-Matawan receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the genuine care, warmth, and attentiveness of staff members, particularly teachers like Ms. Shareefa, Ms. Jordyn, and Ms. Bailey. Children are reported to be happy, excited about attending, and making significant developmental progress in a clean, well-organized facility.

Caring and nurturing staffengaging and thoughtful activiti
Address
233 Broad Street, Matawan, NJ
Phone
(732) 742-2220
Hill And Dale School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 Osborn Ave, Manasquan, NJ
Phone
(732) 223-0755
Manalapan Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
100 Bridge Plaza Drive, Manalapan, NJ
Phone
(732) 536-8181

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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.