Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Dayton, NJ
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Dayton. Average rating: 4.87/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Dayton, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 7
- Avg rating
- 4.87/5
- Parent reviews
- 35
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Dayton has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.87/5.Notable: 4 Montessori programs offer alternative early-learning approaches.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08810 zip code, averaging 4.87 stars across 7 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Dayton
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.
- 1Montessori Academy And Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
485 Georges Rd, Ste 119, Dayton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Parents consistently praise Promissory Montessori for its Montessori approach, warm and attentive staff, and supportive environment. Children show measurable growth in independence, confidence, social-emotional skills, and academic foundation. The center is noted for excellent communication, engaging activities, and strong leadership by director Ms. Nadia Abbas.
Montessori methodologyteacher warmth and patiencechild independence and confidence developmentproactive communication with parents - 2Montessori Children'S House4.4 score4.8(5)
364 Georges Rd, Dayton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for its experienced, Montessori-certified staff and individualized attention to children. Reviews highlight significant developmental progress, including improvements in academics, creativity, and social skills. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Experienced and knowledgeable staffMontessori certified teachersindividualized attentiongood student-to-teacher ratio
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Dayton
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Dayton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08810 | 7 | 4.87 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Dayton (28–150 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
2
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Dayton based on parent reviews
Montessori Academy And Learning Center
485 Georges Rd, Ste 119, Dayton, NJ
Parents consistently praise Promissory Montessori for its Montessori approach, warm and attentive staff, and supportive environment. Children show measurable growth in independence, confidence, social-emotional skills, and academic foundation. The center is noted for excellent communication, engaging activities, and strong leadership by director Ms. Nadia Abbas.
Montessori Children'S House
364 Georges Rd, Dayton, NJ
Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for its experienced, Montessori-certified staff and individualized attention to children. Reviews highlight significant developmental progress, including improvements in academics, creativity, and social skills. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Abc-123 INC.
320 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Dayton, New Jersey
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Dayton, 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 Dayton have an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.87 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Dayton, 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 Dayton
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- Address
- 320 Ridge Rd, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 438-0863
Parents consistently praise Montessori Children's House for its experienced, Montessori-certified staff and individualized attention to children. Reviews highlight significant developmental progress, including improvements in academics, creativity, and social skills. Children are reported to be enthusiastic about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 364 Georges Rd, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 329-3577
Parents consistently praise Promissory Montessori for its Montessori approach, warm and attentive staff, and supportive environment. Children show measurable growth in independence, confidence, social-emotional skills, and academic foundation. The center is noted for excellent communication, engaging activities, and strong leadership by director Ms. Nadia Abbas.
- Address
- 485 Georges Rd, Ste 119, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 438-0400
- Address
- 359 Ridge Road, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 329-1043
- Address
- 2245 Route 130 South, Suite 103, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 12 Stults Rd, Ste 137, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 230-2814
The Goddard School of Dayton receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight strong child development outcomes, dedicated staff, quality curriculum, and excellent parent communication. Parents describe the facility as clean, well-organized, and welcoming to all families.
- Address
- 399 Ridge Rd, Ste 1, Dayton, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 274-9631
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