Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Kearny, NJ
Compare 18 child daycare & preschools in Kearny. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Kearny, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 18
- Avg rating
- 4.63/5
- Parent reviews
- 118
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Kearny has 18 licensed child daycare & preschools with 118 parent reviews averaging 4.63/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07032 zip code, averaging 4.63 stars across 20 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kearny
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.
- 1New Beginnings Early Learning Center4.8 score5(20)
126 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise New Beginnings Early Learning Center for exceptional staff care, educational quality, and positive child development. Children show improvements in speech, social skills, and overall confidence, with parents noting quick adjustment periods and welcoming environments. The center is highly recommended by families across multiple locations.
Caring and attentive staffchild development in speech and social skillswelcoming atmosphereengaging curriculum - 2Happy Time Day Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
18 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Happy Time Day Care Center in Kearny, New Jersey receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, organization, and caring leadership under Miss Donna. Parents consistently highlight the daycare's structured environment, educational quality, outdoor activities, and the long-term mentorship relationships staff members maintain with former students and their families.
Clean and well-organized facilitycaring and dedicated staffstrong educational structure and academicsoutdoor activities and fresh air daily - 3Precious Angels 1 LLC4.48 score4.7(11)
545 Kearny Ave, Suite 2, Kearny, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Precious Angels 1 LLC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the small class sizes, cleanliness, and daily communication through the facility's app. Children are described as loving attending the center daily.
Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculumsmall class sizes with good teacher-to-student ratioscleanliness - 4Bright Beginners Academy4.4 score4.5(20)
163 - 165 Stuyvesant Ave, Kearny, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Bright Beginners Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and attentive staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, the teachers' genuine care, excellent communication, and the center's reliability with minimal closings.
Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmosphereexcellent parent communication with daily app updatesminimal school closings - 5Alphabetland Pre-School4.13 score4.2(10)
139 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Alphabetland Pre-School in Kearny, New Jersey receives mostly positive reviews praising qualified teachers, clean facilities, and a nurturing environment where children learn and enjoy attending. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff safety records and child care practices including alleged mistreatment and inadequate supervision.
Qualified and friendly teachersclean facilityunique curriculumchildren eager to attend - 6Little Friends4 score4(19)
650 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 150 children
Little Friends is highly praised by parents across all reviews, with consistent 5-star ratings. Parents report a caring, nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with staff that communicates effectively and goes above and beyond. The facility offers convenient extended hours, competitive pricing, and strong support for children with special needs.
Caring and attentive staffextended hours (7 AM-6 PM)affordable pricingeffective communication with parents
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Kearny
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 118 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Kearny, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Kearny zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07032 | 20 | 4.63 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Kearny (20–168 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Kearny based on parent reviews
New Beginnings Early Learning Center
126 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ
Parents consistently praise New Beginnings Early Learning Center for exceptional staff care, educational quality, and positive child development. Children show improvements in speech, social skills, and overall confidence, with parents noting quick adjustment periods and welcoming environments. The center is highly recommended by families across multiple locations.
Happy Time Day Care Center
18 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ
Happy Time Day Care Center in Kearny, New Jersey receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, organization, and caring leadership under Miss Donna. Parents consistently highlight the daycare's structured environment, educational quality, outdoor activities, and the long-term mentorship relationships staff members maintain with former students and their families.
Precious Angels 1 LLC
545 Kearny Ave, Suite 2, Kearny, NJ
Precious Angels 1 LLC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the small class sizes, cleanliness, and daily communication through the facility's app. Children are described as loving attending the center daily.
The Good Shepherd Of The Little Ones
780 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Parents highlight the nurturing environment, spacious classrooms, and homemade lunch as key positives, with families noting long-term satisfaction and affection for specific staff members. While the curriculum and administration receive high marks, the location requires a drive from some homes, though reviewers state this did not diminish their overall positive experience.
The Good Shepherd Of The Little Ones
777 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Parents highlight the center's nurturing staff, spacious classrooms, and homemade meals as key strengths. Several families appreciate the active environment and the integration of religious values into daily life.
Bright Beginners Academy
163 - 165 Stuyvesant Ave, Kearny, NJ
Bright Beginners Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and attentive staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, the teachers' genuine care, excellent communication, and the center's reliability with minimal closings.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Kearny, New Jersey
There are 18 child daycare & preschools in Kearny, New Jersey, making up 90% 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Kearny have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 118 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Kearny, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Parents highlight the nurturing environment, spacious classrooms, and homemade lunch as key positives, with families noting long-term satisfaction and affection for specific staff members. While the curriculum and administration receive high marks, the location requires a drive from some homes, though reviewers state this did not diminish their overall positive experience.
- Address
- 780 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 997-6895
Parents highlight the center's nurturing staff, spacious classrooms, and homemade meals as key strengths. Several families appreciate the active environment and the integration of religious values into daily life.
- Address
- 777 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 997-4399
Parents highlight the welcoming staff and effective communication tools, such as a mobile app, which contribute to their children's happiness. One reviewer specifically praises the staff's kindness and love for children, while another notes their child's positive emotional response to the environment.
- Address
- 73 B Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 991-8855
Parents consistently praise New Beginnings Early Learning Center for exceptional staff care, educational quality, and positive child development. Children show improvements in speech, social skills, and overall confidence, with parents noting quick adjustment periods and welcoming environments. The center is highly recommended by families across multiple locations.
- Address
- 126 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 246-1600
Reviewers highlight the staff's kindness and dedication, noting that their children enjoy the program and make friends. Parents appreciate the supportive environment where homework is completed and children have fun.
- Address
- 644 Forest St, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (551) 220-8344
Happy Time Day Care Center in Kearny, New Jersey receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, organization, and caring leadership under Miss Donna. Parents consistently highlight the daycare's structured environment, educational quality, outdoor activities, and the long-term mentorship relationships staff members maintain with former students and their families.
- Address
- 18 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 991-3377
One parent highlights the director as awesome, while another describes the center as a good place for children to learn, though noting significant parking difficulties during busy times.
- Address
- 429 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 998-7384
Precious Angels 1 LLC receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children and appreciate the small class sizes, cleanliness, and daily communication through the facility's app. Children are described as loving attending the center daily.
- Address
- 545 Kearny Ave, Suite 2, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 246-1500
Bright Beginners Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and attentive staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, the teachers' genuine care, excellent communication, and the center's reliability with minimal closings.
- Address
- 163 - 165 Stuyvesant Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 246-8895
Alphabetland Pre-School in Kearny, New Jersey receives mostly positive reviews praising qualified teachers, clean facilities, and a nurturing environment where children learn and enjoy attending. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff safety records and child care practices including alleged mistreatment and inadequate supervision.
- Address
- 139 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 991-5684
Little Friends is highly praised by parents across all reviews, with consistent 5-star ratings. Parents report a caring, nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally, with staff that communicates effectively and goes above and beyond. The facility offers convenient extended hours, competitive pricing, and strong support for children with special needs.
- Address
- 650 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 246-7733
One parent reports a distressing experience involving staff behavior that frightened their two-year-old, leading to the child's withdrawal and eventual removal from the center. The reviewer also alleges that the owner refused to provide surveillance footage when requested to investigate the incident.
- Address
- 198 Midland Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 246-8444
- Address
- 65 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 993-4573
- Address
- 21 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 991-3376
- Address
- 569 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 991-3035
- Address
- 80 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (551) 220-8536
- Address
- 733 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (551) 220-8333
- Address
- 360 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ
- Phone
- (469) 261-6961
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