Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Jersey City, NJ
Compare 125 child daycare & preschools in Jersey City. Average rating: 4.44/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Jersey City, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 125
- Avg rating
- 4.44/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,195
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 56
Jersey City has 125 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,195 parent reviews averaging 4.44/5.56 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 59% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 07306 (avg 4.59 stars), while 07305 has the largest selection (39 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Jersey City
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.
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368 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Garden of Mustard Seeds as a warm, loving daycare with exceptional, caring staff who foster children's development and create a family-like community. Multiple parents report choosing GOMS over more expensive alternatives after touring other facilities in the area. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in enriching activities, and showing significant developmental progress.
Caring and loving staff with low turnoverbilingual instruction (Spanish and English)warm and welcoming community feelflexible hours with minimal closures - 2Hudson Sprouts4.8 score5(20)
769 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Hudson Sprouts Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, nurturing teachers, responsive director Ms. K, and reliable, safe environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for throughout their time at the center.
Caring and nurturing teachersresponsive and hands-on directorexcellent communication with parentsreliable and dependable care - 3Early Beginnings Day School4.78 score5(18)
338 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children
Early Beginnings Day School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They praise the caring, experienced staff—particularly director Marcia—for providing loving, attentive care in a small, intimate setting where children thrive and enjoy attending daily. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children and appreciate the flexible scheduling, individual attention, and developmental support.
Caring and experienced staffdirector Marcia highly praisedsmall class sizesflexible scheduling - 4Garden Preschool Cooperative4.74 score5(14)
242 Tenth Street, Suite 104, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Garden Preschool Cooperative receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional teachers, play-based curriculum, and strong community environment. Parents consistently report that children love attending and benefit from enrichment activities, outdoor time, and mixed-age classrooms. The cooperative model creates meaningful family connections, though requires significant parental involvement.
Excellentcaring teachersinquiry-led and play-based curriculumenrichment programs (music - 5Viaquenti Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
837 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children
Viaquenti Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, engaging activities, and a nurturing learning environment that helps children thrive from infancy through toddlerhood.
Warm and caring teachersdetailed daily communication via appstrong developmental progressdual language immersion - 6Academy House IV4.72 score4.9(20)
3000 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Academy House IV in Jersey City receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, safe nurturing environment, and strong developmental support for children of all abilities. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant progress.
Compassionate and attentive staffDirector Christina's leadership and caresafe and clean environmenteducational curriculum - 7Liberty Montessori : The Place For Learning LLC4.72 score4.9(20)
6 Chapel Ave, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Liberty Montessori/Growing Seeds Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, nurturing environment and attentive staff. Parents highlight strong communication through daily updates and photos, developmental progress, convenient hours, and a sense of community. The school is frequently recommended as an excellent choice for early childhood education in the Jersey City area.
Warm and caring teachersresponsive and attentive staff - 8Small Discoveries Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
123 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Small Discoveries Preschool receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the loving, attentive staff, nurturing environment, strong communication, and comprehensive developmental support from infancy through preschool age.
Caring and professional staffloving environmentsmall class sizesopen communication and parent involvement - 9Three Little Birds4.63 score4.8(19)
691 Westside Avenue, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Three Little Birds is a highly regarded center-based preschool and daycare in Jersey City with perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, skilled staff, individualized attention, well-rounded curriculum, and strong community environment that helps children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
Caring and skilled staffindividualized attentionwell-rounded curriculum (artmusic - 10Park Prep Academy INC.4.62 score5(8)
519 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Park Prep Academy is highly regarded by parents as an outstanding preschool with a strong educational focus and nurturing environment. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable, caring staff, excellent teacher-to-student ratios, and structured curriculum that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten.
Exceptional teacher-to-student ratio (1:4)highly educated directors and teachers with advanced degreesthoughtful classroom materials and learning stationsdaily outdoor park time
Rating Distribution
Based on 95 daycares with Google ratings in Jersey City
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,195 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Jersey City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Jersey City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07306 | 23 | 4.59 | 8 | |
| 07302 | 35 | 4.58 | 11 | |
| 07305 | 39 | 4.5 | 16 | |
| 07307 | 28 | 4.49 | 13 | |
| 07304 | 29 | 4.09 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Jersey City (15–420 children)
Small
up to 30 children
37
Medium
31–75 children
44
Large
76–150 children
48
Very Large
150+ children
30
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Jersey City based on parent reviews
Garden Of Mustard Seeds Development & Learning Center LLC
368 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Parents consistently praise Garden of Mustard Seeds as a warm, loving daycare with exceptional, caring staff who foster children's development and create a family-like community. Multiple parents report choosing GOMS over more expensive alternatives after touring other facilities in the area. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in enriching activities, and showing significant developmental progress.
Hudson Sprouts
769 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ
Hudson Sprouts Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, nurturing teachers, responsive director Ms. K, and reliable, safe environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for throughout their time at the center.
Early Beginnings Day School
338 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Early Beginnings Day School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. They praise the caring, experienced staff—particularly director Marcia—for providing loving, attentive care in a small, intimate setting where children thrive and enjoy attending daily. Parents consistently report feeling confident leaving their children and appreciate the flexible scheduling, individual attention, and developmental support.
Garden Preschool Cooperative
242 Tenth Street, Suite 104, Jersey City, NJ
Garden Preschool Cooperative receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional teachers, play-based curriculum, and strong community environment. Parents consistently report that children love attending and benefit from enrichment activities, outdoor time, and mixed-age classrooms. The cooperative model creates meaningful family connections, though requires significant parental involvement.
Viaquenti Academy
837 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Viaquenti Academy receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff and strong developmental focus. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, engaging activities, and a nurturing learning environment that helps children thrive from infancy through toddlerhood.
Academy House IV
3000 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Academy House IV in Jersey City receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring and dedicated staff, safe nurturing environment, and strong developmental support for children of all abilities. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and making significant progress.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City offers a robust selection of 125 childcare and preschool facilities, providing families with diverse options to fit their schedules and educational preferences. Parents frequently highlight the importance of clean, safe environments and affordable pricing when evaluating these centers. The neighborhood around zip code 07306 stands out as a particularly strong area for quality care, with facilities there averaging a 4.59-star rating.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Jersey City have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 across 95 rated facilities, with 59% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 1,195 parent reviews. Parents in Jersey City most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and affordable pricing.
When choosing a daycare in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City
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- Address
- 182 Merseles Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 915-6206
Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County receives consistently positive feedback for its after-school and youth programs. Parents praise the affordable pricing, well-maintained facility, diverse activities, and dedicated staff who prioritize children's safety and well-being. The center is noted for providing flexible scheduling, meals, field trips, and special events.
- Address
- 225 Morris Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 333-4100
- Address
- 165 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 656-8066
- Address
- 3385 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 915-6206
- Address
- 168 New York Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 963-5002
Parents value the warm staff and detailed communication, noting their children quickly adapt to the environment, though others find the administrative process overly burdensome and strict. Some reviewers report high-quality care and reliability, while others describe unreasonable paperwork requirements and allegations of harsh handling by staff.
- Address
- 389 Washington Blvd., Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 610-0422
Bright Horizons at Plaza 3 Jersey City receives consistently excellent reviews from parents across all age groups. Parents praise the dedicated, caring teachers, clean facilities, strong communication, and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly love attending and form strong bonds with staff.
- Address
- 152 Plaza 3, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 433-6370
- Address
- 175 Newark Ave, Unit L3, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 798-0343
- Address
- 100 -150 Warren Street, Ste 108, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 333-5600
- Address
- 324 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 706-3403
- Address
- 41 - 53 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 333-8844
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Hamilton Park for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational foundation that prepares children well for kindergarten. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's security features, provided meals, classroom cameras, and supportive management. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high confidence and satisfaction in their children's care and development.
- Address
- 255 Brunswick Street, Suite 1, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 241-4443
- Address
- 360 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 798-0343
- Address
- 423 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 418-8428
Parents consistently praise this Bright Horizons back-up care center for its warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development, with Director Jill noted as particularly professional and kind. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong emotional growth, with parents appreciating excellent communication and engagement activities.
- Address
- 575 - Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 595-7300
- Address
- 136 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 668-1016
- Address
- 577 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 467-4444
New City Kids After School Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents and children. Parents praise the engaging activities, supportive counselors, and welcoming environment, with children eager to return. The summer camp program was highlighted as particularly successful, though parents wished it lasted longer.
- Address
- 240 Fairmount Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 915-9896
River School Exchange Place-Bright Horizons School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents, with most praising the caring and experienced teachers, structured curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending daily. One negative review cited poor director behavior.
- Address
- 251 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 369-7003
River School Warren-Bright Horizons receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending, with parents describing it as a welcoming community. One negative review cited poor director conduct.
- Address
- 254 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 427-9070
- Address
- 158 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 714-4390
- Address
- 761 Summit Ave., Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 876-5432
- Address
- 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (212) 357-5558
- Address
- 183 Bayview Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 332-7111
- Address
- 3044 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (855) 543-7277
- Address
- 196 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 984-2928
SMART START ACADEMY-THE LEARNING LOUNGE II LLC receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong developmental progress in their children and appreciate the flexible scheduling, home-cooked meals, and clear communication from management. Multiple parents have enrolled multiple children and report long-term satisfaction with the center.
- Address
- 180 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 461-6262
Parents praise Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County at PS 15 as an affordable, well-run after-school program with a clean, bright facility. The program offers diverse activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and field trips, with staff noted for being caring and going above and beyond expectations. Multiple reviewers highlight the program's reliability, especially when schools close unexpectedly.
- Address
- 135 Stegman St, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 915-6440
Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County at PS 41 for its excellent after-school and holiday programs, affordable pricing, and well-maintained facility. The staff is noted for being caring and professional, offering diverse activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and field trips, along with meals and special events like holiday shopping sprees.
- Address
- 59 Wilkinson Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 915-6590
- Address
- 17 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 432-6300
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