Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Linden, NJ
Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in Linden. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Linden, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Avg rating
- 4.8/5
- Parent reviews
- 51
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
Linden has 12 licensed child daycare & preschools with 51 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07036 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 13 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Linden
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.
- 1Sunshine Academy4.71 score5(12)
600 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Parents consistently praise Little Meadow Child Care for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making strong educational progress. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and reasonably priced for the quality of care provided.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming environmentchildren excited to attendstrong educational programs with hands-on learning activities - 2Alvey'S Education Never End Programs INC.4.32 score4.4(20)
1309 Lincoln St, Linden, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children
Parents consistently praise Alvey's Education Never End Programs for its engaging activities, warm and professional staff, and comprehensive services. Children show improved behavior, development, and excitement about attending. The program offers before/after care, pre-K, transportation, meals, homework help, and frequent field trips.
Engaging daily activitieswarm and attentive staffclean and safe facilityexcellent communication with parents
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Linden
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Linden, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Linden zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07036 | 13 | 4.8 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Linden (30–108 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
3
Large
76–150 children
9
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Linden based on parent reviews
Sunshine Academy
600 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ
Parents consistently praise Little Meadow Child Care for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making strong educational progress. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and reasonably priced for the quality of care provided.
Alvey'S Education Never End Programs INC.
1309 Lincoln St, Linden, NJ
Parents consistently praise Alvey's Education Never End Programs for its engaging activities, warm and professional staff, and comprehensive services. Children show improved behavior, development, and excitement about attending. The program offers before/after care, pre-K, transportation, meals, homework help, and frequent field trips.
Jumping Bunnies Academy
918 Lincoln Street, Linden, NJ
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Daycare types in Linden
Child Daycare & Preschools in Linden, New Jersey
There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Linden, New Jersey, making up 92% of the 13 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 Linden have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 51 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Linden, 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 Linden
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Parents consistently praise Little Meadow Child Care for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making strong educational progress. The facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and reasonably priced for the quality of care provided.
- Address
- 600 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 486-6161
- Address
- 918 Lincoln Street, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 925-1351
Parents consistently praise Alvey's Education Never End Programs for its engaging activities, warm and professional staff, and comprehensive services. Children show improved behavior, development, and excitement about attending. The program offers before/after care, pre-K, transportation, meals, homework help, and frequent field trips.
- Address
- 1309 Lincoln St, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 925-2569
- Address
- 1401 Deerfield Terrace, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 221-2353
- Address
- 500 West Blancke Street, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 770-2419
- Address
- 2018 Dewitt Terrace, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 486-5772
- Address
- 19 E Morris Avenue, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 215-8707
- Address
- 1602 Dill Avenue, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 407-6377
- Address
- 2801 Highland Ave, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 215-2284
- Address
- 1014 Bower Street, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 407-1354
- Address
- 1700 South Wood Ave, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 259-8847
- Address
- 728 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 215-6459
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