How do I choose the right daycare in Denville?

When choosing a daycare in Denville, 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

What types of daycare are available in Denville?

Denville offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 2 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Denville, New Jersey (8 Results)

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 Denville for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Denville

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.

The Learning Experience

4.56 score

4.7(20)

3121 Route 10 East, Denville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

The Learning Experience Denville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, nurturing environment, strong communication, and engaging curriculum. The center appears to have successfully improved its management and operations, creating a positive experience for children during their transition to daycare.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentstrong parent-teacher communicationengaging age-appropriate curriculum

Little Learner Academy - Denville

4 score

4(20)

89 Route 46 East, Denville, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 143 children

Little Learner Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, strong communication, and developmentally appropriate curriculum that prepares children well for kindergarten. The center is noted for treating families like their own and handling special needs with professionalism and compassion.

Responsive and helpful front desk stafflow staff turnoverexcellent communication with daily photos/updatescaring and patient teachers

Lakeland Hills Ymca At Lakeview School

3.44 score

3.3(20)

44 Cooper Rd, Denville, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings for its comprehensive amenities and friendly staff. Parents and members praise the clean, updated facilities including a large pool, modern gym equipment, and various programs for children and adults. The location in a beautiful wooded area is noted as a major advantage.

Clean and updated facilitiesfriendly and professional stafflarge swimming poolmodern gym equipment

Child Daycare & Preschools in Denville, New Jersey

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Denville, New Jersey, making up 62% of the 13 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 Denville, 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 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Denville, New Jersey, out of 13 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 Denville, 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

Denville offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 2 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Denville for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Denville 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.

8 Child Daycare & Preschools in Denville, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Denville

Top Rated

The Learning Experience

Rhyme And Reason

Little Learner Academy - Denville

Early Years Child Care Center

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Daycare types in Denville