How do I choose the right daycare in Irvington?

When choosing a daycare in Irvington, 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 Irvington?

Irvington offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 34 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 8 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 Irvington, New Jersey (34 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 Irvington for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Irvington

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.

Genesis Pre-School Learning Center

4.56 score

4.7(20)

1038 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children

Genesis Pre-School Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, individualized attention to children, well-planned curriculum, and diverse enrichment activities including field trips, music, sports, and summer programs. The facility is described as clean, safe, and supportive of both academic development and emotional growth.

Kind and patient teachersindividualized child-centered approachsmall class sizesclean and safe facility

Mont-Vail Day Care Center

4.47 score

4.8(7)

865-71 Sanford Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

Mont-Vail Day Care Center in Irvington receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff professionalism, caring approach, strong educational outcomes, and a welcoming environment. Parents report confidence in their children's safety, significant developmental progress, and preparation for future schooling.

Professional and caring staffpatient and kind teachersstrong educational curriculumexcellent preparation for elementary school

D.B.A. Concern Mom Soar On Eagle Wings

4.23 score

4.3(16)

907 Chancellor Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children

Concern Mom Daycare in Irvington receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, qualified staff, clean facility, strong developmental support, and transparent communication. Multiple families report enrolling multiple children and significant developmental gains, including speech improvements and milestone achievements.

caring and patient staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental and educational supporttransparent communication with parents (daily reports

Kiddie Quarters INC.

4.2 score

4.4(5)

1174 Stuyvesant Ave, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Kiddie Quarters receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the attentive staff, educational programming, and developmental progress of children. However, some parents report concerns about staff rudeness, organizational issues, cleanliness, and supervision.

attentive and responsive staffstrong educational curriculumearly childhood development progresschildren learn reading/writing/math

5 Stars Learning Center INC.

4.13 score

4.2(9)

14 Paine Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

5 Stars Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong communication. However, two recent reviews detail serious concerns about lack of transparency regarding incidents involving children and alleged retaliation when parents requested accountability.

Staff genuinely care for childrennurturing and welcoming environmentexcellent communicationclean and well-supplied facility

Augusta Pre-School Academy

4 score

4(8)

97 Augusta Street, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

Augusta Pre-School Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the teaching quality, staff friendliness, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about teacher conduct, lack of parent communication, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional staff interactions.

Excellent teaching and academic advancementdedicated teachers like Mr. Conteengaging year-round activitieschild enthusiasm for school

Shining Stars Academy

3.4 score

3.2(15)

10 Washington Avenue Second Floor, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children

Shining Stars Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise staff attentiveness, care, and long-term enrollment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about organization, unprofessionalism, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherslong-term parent retentionsupportive director

Building Blocks University

3.11 score

2.7(11)

1211 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Building Blocks University has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise educational curriculum and clean facilities, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about child supervision, hygiene, staff conduct, safety incidents, and aggressive fee collection practices.

Educational programs (sign languageSpanishalphabetmath)

Child Daycare & Preschools in Irvington, New Jersey

There are 34 child daycare & preschools in Irvington, New Jersey, making up 79% of the 43 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 Irvington, 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 34 child daycare & preschools daycares in Irvington, New Jersey, out of 43 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 Irvington, 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

Irvington offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 34 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 8 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 Irvington for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Irvington 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.

34 Child Daycare & Preschools in Irvington, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Irvington

Top Rated

Genesis Pre-School Learning Center

Mont-Vail Day Care Center

D.B.A. Concern Mom Soar On Eagle Wings

Kiddie Quarters INC.

Mother'S Love Daycare Center 2

Mother'S Love Daycare

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