How do I choose the right daycare in Clark?

When choosing a daycare in Clark, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

Child Daycare & Preschools in Clark, New Jersey (3 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Clark?

Clark offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in New Jersey?

Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Clark for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clark

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.

Zion Lutheran Pre-School

4.64 score

5(9)

559 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

Parents praise Zion Lutheran Pre-School as a welcoming faith-based facility with a friendly community atmosphere. The preschool program receives consistent positive feedback, with parents reporting happy children and well-maintained grounds and facilities. The center is noted for its Christian values and inclusive community events.

Friendly staff and welcoming communityclean facilities and groundshappy childrenwell-maintained building

Linda'S Pumpkin Patch

4.41 score

4.6(11)

764 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Parents consistently praise Linda's Pumpkin Patch as a family-owned, well-maintained facility with caring, experienced staff who provide excellent educational preparation for kindergarten. Children reportedly transition happily, thrive emotionally, and develop strong academic and social skills. The daycare received perfect state licensing with 'unicorn status' and is noted as reasonably priced compared to other local options.

Family ownership with attentive owners on-sitecleanliness and organizationexperienced long-term staffstrong educational curriculum including STEM projects

Featherbed Lane School

3.65 score

3.3(5)

801 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 145 children

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 accessbilingual instruction

Child Daycare & Preschools in Clark, New Jersey

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Clark, New Jersey, making up 75% of the 4 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.

When choosing a daycare in Clark, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Clark, New Jersey, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Clark, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Clark offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Clark for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Clark must be licensed by New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

3 Child Daycare & Preschools in Clark, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clark

Top Rated

Zion Lutheran Pre-School

Linda'S Pumpkin Patch

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Daycare types in Clark