How do I choose the right daycare in Hackensack?

When choosing a daycare in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack?

Hackensack offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Hackensack, New Jersey (14 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 Hackensack for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hackensack

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.

Appletree Preschool At Hackensack

4.8 score

5(20)

150 Hudson Street, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Appletree Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents consistently highlight strong academic curriculum, engaging activities, excellent communication through digital apps, and notable child development in social skills and emotional learning. Children are reported to be happy, eager to attend, and well-prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and attentive staffStrong academic curriculumVariety of activities (artsports

Happy Day Child Care Center And After School Program

4.72 score

5(13)

360 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

Happy Day Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the facility's nutritious home-cooked meals, creative activities, and children's academic and social development. Multiple families report children were eager to attend and felt safe and loved.

Caring and professional staffeducational instruction (lettersnumbersmultilingual learning)

The Learning Place Child Care Center

4.56 score

4.8(12)

400 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children

The Learning Place Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, welcoming staff and safe, engaging learning environment. Parents highlight the center's transparent communication, low staff turnover, flexible hours, and security features like camera access. Multiple families report their children thrive at the facility across various age groups.

Caring and welcoming staffsafe and secure facilitytransparent parent communicationlow staff turnover

Nygeria'S Ark Child Care & Early Childhood Education Academy

4.55 score

5(6)

170 State Street, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Nygeria's Ark Child Care & Early Childhood Education Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the center's caring and dedicated staff, strong academic development in reading and math, and excellent social-emotional learning. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and thrive in a safe, clean, and loving environment.

caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic instruction (readingmathwriting

Ymca Of Greater Bergen Co. After Sch Prog At Fanny M Hillers

4.08 score

4.1(20)

56 Longview Ave, Hackensack, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

Parents consistently praise the YMCA's after-school and summer camp programs, highlighting excellent staff, engaging activities, and strong safety practices. The facility itself is clean and well-maintained with good amenities. One parent noted the lack of special needs programming as a limitation.

Attentive and caring staffdiverse and engaging daily activitiesstrong focus on safetyclean and well-maintained facility

Ymca Of Greater Bergen Co. After Sch Prog At Fairmount Schoo

4.08 score

4.1(20)

105 Grand Ave, Hackensack, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 120 children

Parents praise the YMCA's after-school and summer camp programs for excellent staff, engaging activities, and strong safety measures. The facility is clean and well-maintained with a friendly atmosphere. Children consistently enjoy their experience and gain confidence through diverse programming.

Excellent and caring staffengaging daily activitiesstrong safety protocolsclean and well-maintained facility

Ymca Of Greater Bergen Co. After Sch Prog At Jackson Avenue

4.08 score

4.1(20)

421 Jackson Ave, Hackensack, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 100 children

Parents consistently praise the YMCA's after-school and summer camp programs for their engaging activities, attentive staff, and strong safety focus. Children reportedly enjoy the experience and gain confidence, with parents highlighting excellent organization and daily variety. The facility itself is well-maintained with a clean pool, though the building is older.

Attentive and friendly staffstrong safety protocolsvaried daily activitiesclean and well-maintained facility

Creative Kingdom

3.73 score

3.6(11)

170 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children

Creative Kingdom receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and affordable pricing, but several parents report concerning interactions with teachers that lack patience and compassion toward young children. The facility offers flexible scheduling and has staff members who provide individualized attention, though some reviewers express concerns about lack of supervision and transparency.

Caring and compassionate staffaffordable ratesflexible

Creative Kingdom

3.73 score

3.6(11)

140 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children

Creative Kingdom in Hackensack receives mixed reviews with a 3.6/5 rating. Most reviewers (6 five-star ratings) praise the caring staff, particularly owner Lisa, affordable pricing, and flexible hours. However, several one-star reviews raise serious concerns about harsh teacher behavior, lack of supervision, rough handling of children, and unprofessional management responses to complaints.

Caring and compassionate staffowner Lisa's dedicationaffordable pricingf

Little Learners Child Development Center

3.68 score

3.6(20)

47 Essex Street, Hackensack, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Parents consistently praise Little Learners for its clean, school-like environment and highly professional staff. Children show significant developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending, with parents appreciating strict safety policies and excellent teacher communication.

Professional and caring staffclean facilitychild-centered curriculumstrong child development outcomes

Child Daycare & Preschools in Hackensack, New Jersey

There are 14 child daycare & preschools in Hackensack, New Jersey, making up 70% of the 20 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 Hackensack, 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 14 child daycare & preschools daycares in Hackensack, New Jersey, out of 20 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 Hackensack, 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

Hackensack offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 5 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 Hackensack for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Hackensack 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.

14 Child Daycare & Preschools in Hackensack, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hackensack

Top Rated

Appletree Preschool At Hackensack

Happy Day Child Care Center And After School Program

The Learning Place Child Care Center

Nygeria'S Ark Child Care & Early Childhood Education Academy

Bergen Co. Comm. Action Partn. Child Dev. Ctr. Of Hackensack

The Children'S Learning Center Of Hackensack

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Daycare types in Hackensack