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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Colonia, NJ

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Colonia. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Colonia, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.38/5
Parent reviews
21
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Colonia has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 21 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Colonia

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.

  1. 1
    Alphabet Academy
    4.21 score
    4.3(12)

    186 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    Alphabet Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children's speech, social skills, and confidence, with many enrolling multiple children and maintaining positive relationships with teachers long after graduation.

    Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystrong developmental outcomesacademic enrichment
  2. 2
    Candyland Child Learning Center
    3.51 score
    3.2(8)

    776 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    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 pricingsmall class sizes

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Colonia

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Colonia (46–90 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Colonia based on parent reviews

Alphabet Academy

4.3(12)

186 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ

Alphabet Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children's speech, social skills, and confidence, with many enrolling multiple children and maintaining positive relationships with teachers long after graduation.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystrong developmental outcomes

Woodbridge Branch Ymca Child Care Center

5(1)

400 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ

One parent highlights the staff's dedication to both children and families, noting that the center provided crucial support and stability during the pandemic. The reviewer emphasizes the staff's best-effort compliance with health safety requirements and expresses gratitude for the safe environment provided.

Staff care for familiesassistance with returning to workstrict adherence to health safety protocols

Peas In A Pod Play 'N Learn

5

474 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ

Candyland Child Learning Center

3.2(8)

776 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ

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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Colonia, New Jersey

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Colonia, New Jersey. 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 Colonia have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 21 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Colonia, 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 Colonia

Showing 4 results

Peas In A Pod Play 'N Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
474 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ
Phone
(848) 467-4073
Woodbridge Branch Ymca Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the staff's dedication to both children and families, noting that the center provided crucial support and stability during the pandemic. The reviewer emphasizes the staff's best-effort compliance with health safety requirements and expresses gratitude for the safe environment provided.

Staff care for familiesassistance with returning to workstrict adherence to health safety protocols
Address
400 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ
Phone
(732) 340-9622
Alphabet Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Alphabet Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children's speech, social skills, and confidence, with many enrolling multiple children and maintaining positive relationships with teachers long after graduation.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystrong developmental outcomes
Address
186 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ
Phone
(732) 381-8323
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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Colonia, New Jersey. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Colonia have an average Google rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Colonia, 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
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 Colonia for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Colonia 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.