Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Belleville, NJ
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in Belleville. Average rating: 4.55/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Belleville, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.55/5
- Parent reviews
- 193
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Belleville has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 193 parent reviews averaging 4.55/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07109 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 19 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Belleville
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Big Smiles Learning And Care4.56 score4.7(20)
540-542 Union Avenue, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
Big Smiles Learning and Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe nurturing environment, strong child development, engaging activities, and excellent communication as key strengths.
Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentvisible child development and learning progressengaging educational and hands-on activities - 2Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #34.48 score4.6(20)
326 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Parents consistently praise Sunshine Daycare for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Multiple families have enrolled their children for several years and report strong educational development and kindergarten readiness. Staff members, particularly Miss Dana, Miss Gabby, and Miss Mari, are frequently highlighted for their compassion, communication, and dedication.
Professional and friendly stafflong-term enrollment indicates satisfactionchildren feel safe and lovededucational support and kindergarten preparation - 3Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. # 54.48 score4.6(20)
548 Union Ave, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the friendly and professional staff, particularly noting teachers like Miss Dana, Miss Gabby, and Miss Cathy for their compassionate care. Children show strong academic progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, nurturing environment.
professional and friendly staffexperienced caregiversstrong academic instruction (lettersnumbers - 4Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #14.48 score4.6(20)
322 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Sunshine Daycare NJ Corp. #1 in Belleville receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's professionalism, care quality, and educational support. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress.
Professional and friendly staffExperienced and compassionate teachersSafe and nurturing environmentStrong educational curriculum and kindergarten preparation - 5Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #44.48 score4.6(20)
384 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, caring approach, and effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term.
Friendly and professional staffcompassionate carestrong communication with parentssafe environment - 6Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp.#24.4 score4.5(20)
324 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Sunshine Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, warmth, and dedication. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational approach, and strong teacher-child relationships. The daycare is noted for successfully supporting children's development, including language acquisition, speech improvement, and specialized support for children with autism.
Caring and affectionate staff - 7Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #64.4 score4.5(20)
544-546 Union Ave, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement and academic growth, along with a clean, well-organized facility. The daycare is noted for its inclusive approach, accepting children with special needs and providing bilingual education.
Caring and affectionate staffclean and organized facility - 8Belleville Recreation Department4.32 score4.4(20)
407 Joralemon Street, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children
Belleville Recreation Department receives consistently positive feedback for its friendly and respectful staff across all interactions. Parents praise the variety of sports programs and activities available to children in the community, including basketball, soccer, wrestling, t-ball, and summer camp. The facility is appreciated as a valuable community resource with helpful personnel.
Friendly and respectful staffhelpful and courteous servicevariety of sports programs and activitiesfree sports for residents - 9My Little Playhouse Daycare Center LLC4.22 score4.3(13)
208 New Street, Belleville, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise My Little Playhouse Daycare Center for its clean facility, caring staff, and involved leadership. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend, with parents noting they can work worry-free knowing their children are well cared for and learning effectively.
Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and welcoming staffinvolved director (Stephanie) and managementchildren happy and excited to attend - 10Sandy Lane Nursery School4.07 score4.1(14)
634 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 185 children
Sandy Lane Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and nurturing teachers, structured curriculum, and strong communication. Parents report high teacher longevity, family-like environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. One reviewer noted that quality varies depending on individual teachers.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Belleville
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 193 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Belleville, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Belleville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07109 | 19 | 4.55 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Belleville (15–185 children)
Small
up to 30 children
9
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Belleville based on parent reviews
Big Smiles Learning And Care
540-542 Union Avenue, Belleville, NJ
Big Smiles Learning and Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe nurturing environment, strong child development, engaging activities, and excellent communication as key strengths.
Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #3
326 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
Parents consistently praise Sunshine Daycare for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Multiple families have enrolled their children for several years and report strong educational development and kindergarten readiness. Staff members, particularly Miss Dana, Miss Gabby, and Miss Mari, are frequently highlighted for their compassion, communication, and dedication.
Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. # 5
548 Union Ave, Belleville, NJ
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the friendly and professional staff, particularly noting teachers like Miss Dana, Miss Gabby, and Miss Cathy for their compassionate care. Children show strong academic progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, nurturing environment.
Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #1
322 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
Sunshine Daycare NJ Corp. #1 in Belleville receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's professionalism, care quality, and educational support. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress.
Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp. #4
384 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, caring approach, and effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term.
Sunshine Daycare Nj Corp.#2
324 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ
Sunshine Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, warmth, and dedication. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational approach, and strong teacher-child relationships. The daycare is noted for successfully supporting children's development, including language acquisition, speech improvement, and specialized support for children with autism.
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Daycare types in Belleville
Child Daycare & Preschools in Belleville, New Jersey
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in Belleville, New Jersey, making up 68% of the 19 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Belleville have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.57 stars. Our analysis covers 193 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Belleville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Belleville
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One parent highlights significant educational development and a loving environment, noting a year-long positive experience. Another reviewer expresses regret for not enrolling sooner, citing the staff's kindness, engagement, and proactive communication regarding their child's health as key benefits.
- Address
- 444 Union Avenue, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 751-4050
One parent highly recommends this center for its calm, uncluttered Montessori environment and secure, direct-access yard. The reviewer notes that the staff provides personalized, detailed attention to each child's development, resulting in stronger community connections and fewer illnesses compared to larger chain schools.
- Address
- 617 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 759-1211
Big Smiles Learning and Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe nurturing environment, strong child development, engaging activities, and excellent communication as key strengths.
- Address
- 540-542 Union Avenue, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 759-2223
Parents consistently praise Sunshine Daycare for its caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Multiple families have enrolled their children for several years and report strong educational development and kindergarten readiness. Staff members, particularly Miss Dana, Miss Gabby, and Miss Mari, are frequently highlighted for their compassion, communication, and dedication.
- Address
- 326 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 759-3182
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents emphasize the friendly and professional staff, particularly noting teachers like Miss Dana, Miss Gabby, and Miss Cathy for their compassionate care. Children show strong academic progress and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Address
- 548 Union Ave, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 751-0515
Sunshine Daycare NJ Corp. #1 in Belleville receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the staff's professionalism, care quality, and educational support. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care and note significant developmental progress.
- Address
- 322 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 759-8833
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the staff's professionalism, caring approach, and effectiveness in preparing children for kindergarten, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term.
- Address
- 384 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 759-8833
Sunshine Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's genuine care, warmth, and dedication. Parents consistently highlight the clean facility, engaging activities, educational approach, and strong teacher-child relationships. The daycare is noted for successfully supporting children's development, including language acquisition, speech improvement, and specialized support for children with autism.
- Address
- 324 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 759-8833
Sunshine Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, including speech improvement and academic growth, along with a clean, well-organized facility. The daycare is noted for its inclusive approach, accepting children with special needs and providing bilingual education.
- Address
- 544-546 Union Ave, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 751-0515
Belleville Recreation Department receives consistently positive feedback for its friendly and respectful staff across all interactions. Parents praise the variety of sports programs and activities available to children in the community, including basketball, soccer, wrestling, t-ball, and summer camp. The facility is appreciated as a valuable community resource with helpful personnel.
- Address
- 407 Joralemon Street, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 450-3422
Parents highlight the center's reliability and friendly staff, noting specific benefits for working families such as good meals and engaging activities like circle time. Several reviewers praise the caring nature of the teachers, with one mentioning significant help with language development.
- Address
- 80 Franklin Street, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 450-1160
Sandy Lane Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and nurturing teachers, structured curriculum, and strong communication. Parents report high teacher longevity, family-like environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. One reviewer noted that quality varies depending on individual teachers.
- Address
- 634 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 751-6380
- Address
- 149 Adelaide Street, Belleville, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 333-6748
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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