35 Child Daycare & Preschools in East Orange, New Jersey
Browse all 35 child daycare & preschools in East Orange, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Orange
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.
- 1Middleton Early Learning Center4.72 score5(13)
200 Midland Ave, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Middleton Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring and experienced teaching staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic and social development outcomes. Parents highlight the convenient location near Glen Ridge, engaging curriculum with enrichment programs, and strong sense of community. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally while genuinely enjoying attending school.
Caring and experienced teachersnurturing environmentacademic and social developmentconvenient location near Glen Ridge - 2Community Day Nursery4.54 score4.7(17)
115 S. Munn Avenue, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 146 children
Community Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who report a warm, family-like atmosphere with caring and professional staff. Parents emphasize the personalized attention their children receive, including staff remembering each child's name, and note the cleanliness and welcoming environment of the facility.
Caring and professional staffpersonalized attention to childrenfamily-like atmosphereclean facility - 3One Step Ahead Learning Center4.51 score4.7(13)
1 4th Ave., East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
One Step Ahead Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the director Ms. Marlene's leadership, staff dedication, and focus on academic and social development. Parents consistently mention a clean facility, caring teachers, and a Christian-based environment that makes families feel supported.
Experienced and caring directorknowledgeable and genuine staffclean facilityacademic progress in early literacy and numeracy - 4Buzzing Bees Learning Center LLC4.48 score4.6(20)
122 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
Buzzing Bees Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and caring approach. Parents consistently report that their children have thrived developmentally and academically while feeling safe and happy at the facility. The center is noted for its cleanliness, smooth operations, and responsive communication with parents.
Staff professionalism and dedicationchild development and academic preparation for kindergartenclean facilityloving and engaged caregivers - 5East Orange Ymca-Bowser After School Program4.32 score4.4(20)
180 Lincoln Street, East Orange, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 158 children
East Orange YMCA-Bowser After School Program receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for swimming instruction, staff professionalism, and safe environment. Parents highlight quality programming including summer camps, basketball, and therapeutic activities. Multiple reviewers commend specific staff members for their patience and expertise.
Excellent swimming instructionprofessional and friendly staffsafe environmentquality p - 6East Orange Ymca Child Care Center4.32 score4.4(20)
100 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
East Orange YMCA Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with strong commendations for swimming instruction, summer camp programs, and staff professionalism. Parents appreciate the safe environment, diverse activities including basketball and therapy services, and the individual attention instructors provide to children of all skill levels.
Warm and knowledgeable staffexcellent swimming instructionsafe environmentsummer camp programs - 7East Orange Ymca After School Enrichment Program4.32 score4.4(20)
98 Greenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise the East Orange YMCA After School Enrichment Program for its excellent staff, professional instructors, and quality programming in swimming, basketball, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, safe environment, and individual attention given to children of all abilities. One parent noted the facility could benefit from upgrades for better accommodation.
Friendly and professional staffpatient instructorsswim less - 8Nursery Rhyme Academy LLC4.24 score4.3(20)
520 William Street, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
Parents consistently praise Nursery Rhyme Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe facility. Children show enthusiasm for attending daily and demonstrate notable developmental progress. The center is commended for strong communication, structured activities, and special holiday celebrations organized by the owner.
Caring and professional staffclean facilitychild enthusiasm and happinessdevelopmental growth (social and intellectual) - 9East Orange Ymca/Turrell'S Gym4.2 score4.4(5)
159 N Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children
Parents praise the East Orange YMCA/Turrell's Gym for its excellent staff, quality programs, and affordable pricing. The facility offers diverse amenities including a pool, basketball gym, and computer room, with positive feedback on after-school programs and summer activities like swimming classes and karate.
Amazing staffgood pricingquality programssummer camp offerings - 10Three Stages Learning Center4.15 score4.2(14)
91 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 149 children
Three Stages Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. Many report long-term loyalty, with some families using the center for over a decade.
Pleasant and welcoming staffsafe and clean facilitystrong educational programsdedicated teachers who go above and beyond
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in East Orange based on parent reviews
Middleton Early Learning Center
200 Midland Ave, East Orange, NJ
Middleton Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring and experienced teaching staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic and social development outcomes. Parents highlight the convenient location near Glen Ridge, engaging curriculum with enrichment programs, and strong sense of community. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally while genuinely enjoying attending school.
Community Day Nursery
115 S. Munn Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Community Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who report a warm, family-like atmosphere with caring and professional staff. Parents emphasize the personalized attention their children receive, including staff remembering each child's name, and note the cleanliness and welcoming environment of the facility.
One Step Ahead Learning Center
1 4th Ave., East Orange, NJ
One Step Ahead Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the director Ms. Marlene's leadership, staff dedication, and focus on academic and social development. Parents consistently mention a clean facility, caring teachers, and a Christian-based environment that makes families feel supported.
Buzzing Bees Learning Center LLC
122 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Buzzing Bees Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and caring approach. Parents consistently report that their children have thrived developmentally and academically while feeling safe and happy at the facility. The center is noted for its cleanliness, smooth operations, and responsive communication with parents.
East Orange Ymca Child Care Center
100 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ
East Orange YMCA Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with strong commendations for swimming instruction, summer camp programs, and staff professionalism. Parents appreciate the safe environment, diverse activities including basketball and therapy services, and the individual attention instructors provide to children of all skill levels.
East Orange Ymca After School Enrichment Program
98 Greenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Parents consistently praise the East Orange YMCA After School Enrichment Program for its excellent staff, professional instructors, and quality programming in swimming, basketball, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, safe environment, and individual attention given to children of all abilities. One parent noted the facility could benefit from upgrades for better accommodation.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in East Orange, New Jersey
There are 35 child daycare & preschools in East Orange, New Jersey, making up 80% of the 44 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 East Orange, 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 East Orange
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- Address
- 44 Glenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 676-1110
Middleton Early Learning Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the caring and experienced teaching staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic and social development outcomes. Parents highlight the convenient location near Glen Ridge, engaging curriculum with enrichment programs, and strong sense of community. Multiple families report their children thrive academically and emotionally while genuinely enjoying attending school.
- Address
- 200 Midland Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 677-4176
- Address
- 682-690 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 676-1110
- Address
- 490 William Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 673-5588
- Address
- 239 Freeway Drive E, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 414-1050
- Address
- 26 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 673-6000
One Step Ahead Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the director Ms. Marlene's leadership, staff dedication, and focus on academic and social development. Parents consistently mention a clean facility, caring teachers, and a Christian-based environment that makes families feel supported.
- Address
- 1 4th Ave., East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 677-7614
Community Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who report a warm, family-like atmosphere with caring and professional staff. Parents emphasize the personalized attention their children receive, including staff remembering each child's name, and note the cleanliness and welcoming environment of the facility.
- Address
- 115 S. Munn Avenue, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 673-3710
- Address
- 60 Glenwood Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 675-4411
Buzzing Bees Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's professionalism, educational quality, and caring approach. Parents consistently report that their children have thrived developmentally and academically while feeling safe and happy at the facility. The center is noted for its cleanliness, smooth operations, and responsive communication with parents.
- Address
- 122 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 687-8896
East Orange YMCA Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with strong commendations for swimming instruction, summer camp programs, and staff professionalism. Parents appreciate the safe environment, diverse activities including basketball and therapy services, and the individual attention instructors provide to children of all skill levels.
- Address
- 100 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 673-5588
Parents praise the East Orange YMCA/Turrell's Gym for its excellent staff, quality programs, and affordable pricing. The facility offers diverse amenities including a pool, basketball gym, and computer room, with positive feedback on after-school programs and summer activities like swimming classes and karate.
- Address
- 159 N Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 673-5588
Parents consistently praise the East Orange YMCA After School Enrichment Program for its excellent staff, professional instructors, and quality programming in swimming, basketball, and summer camps. Reviewers highlight the welcoming atmosphere, safe environment, and individual attention given to children of all abilities. One parent noted the facility could benefit from upgrades for better accommodation.
- Address
- 98 Greenwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 673-5588
- Address
- 382 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 672-1933
Parents consistently praise Nursery Rhyme Academy for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe facility. Children show enthusiasm for attending daily and demonstrate notable developmental progress. The center is commended for strong communication, structured activities, and special holiday celebrations organized by the owner.
- Address
- 520 William Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 520-5455
Three Stages Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. Many report long-term loyalty, with some families using the center for over a decade.
- Address
- 91 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 672-0488
Three Stages Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, dedicated staff and safe, clean facilities. Parents highlight the center's educational focus, individual attention to child development, and family-like atmosphere. Many families have used the center for extended periods, indicating strong satisfaction and trust.
- Address
- 252-256 North Clinton Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 672-0488
Zadie's of the Oranges receives mostly positive reviews praising staff care, cleanliness, and child development activities. However, parents cite high costs ($250/week) and one serious safety concern involving a reported incident of physical discipline and inadequate management response.
- Address
- 141 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 395-5100
- Address
- 163-167 North Park Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 677-7854
Isaiah House Infants & Tiny Tots Day Care receives consistently positive feedback with all reviews rating 4-5 stars. Parents and program participants praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, community events, and comprehensive support services including meals, housing assistance, and laundry facilities. The facility is noted as affordable and welcoming to families seeking help.
- Address
- 238 N Munn Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 678-5882
- Address
- 133 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 678-2966
Zadie's Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews highlight caring staff, child development, and peace of mind, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including allergy mismanagement, unsafe conditions, high staff turnover, and inadequate supervision.
- Address
- 280 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 395-5100
Unable to provide summary. The reviews provided are for VA East Orange Medical Center, a Veterans Affairs hospital, not for Lil Tykes Learning Center daycare. No actual daycare reviews are available to summarize.
- Address
- 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 676-1000
- Address
- 190 Midland Avenue, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0739
- Address
- 61 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 675-9330
- Address
- 43 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 395-2727
- Address
- 200 Midland Avenue, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 395-9988
- Address
- 43 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 395-2727
Reviews are mixed and mostly focus on the facility's food pantry services rather than daycare operations. One parent reported negative experiences with summer camp organization, citing poor staff identification, rigid entry policies, and scheduling issues.
- Address
- 430 Main Street, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 672-0262
- Address
- 25 Evergreen Place, East Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 674-2020
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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