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19 Child Daycare & Preschools in Livingston, New Jersey

Browse all 19 child daycare & preschools in Livingston, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Livingston

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.

  1. 1
    Genius Kids Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    508 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents consistently praise Learning Bridge Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care. The daycare is noted for its bilingual (English/Russian) programming, creative activities, healthy meals, and strong teacher-child relationships. Families report their children are excited to attend and experience meaningful development across academics, language, and social skills.

    Caring and patient teachersbilingual education and speech therapy supportlive camera access and daily communication updateswell-rounded activities (academics
  2. 2

    7 Regent Street, Bldg. 706, Livingston, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children

    West Essex YMCA Peanut Shell Nursery & Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and quality educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-to-student ratio, developmental curriculum, clean facilities, and responsive leadership as standout features that help children thrive academically and socially.

    Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher-to-student ratiocurriculum-based learningsensory and educational activities
  3. 3
    Jump Immersion School
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    264 West Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 92 children

    Jump Immersion School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its language immersion programs (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), strong academic curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children achieve bilingual fluency quickly while developing solid foundations in math, science, and other core subjects. The school is commended for its caring, qualified staff and focus on fostering both academic excellence and cultural appreciation.

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  4. 4

    346 E Mt Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Little Explorers Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the warm, family-like environment and deeply caring staff. Parents highlight their children's happiness, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality early childhood curriculum. Many report their children have experienced significant behavioral improvements and academic success.

    Caring and passionate staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relat
  5. 5
    Community Kids' Preschool
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

    Community Kids' Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff, quality classes, and efficient service. The facility is noted as a well-maintained, multipurpose municipal building that serves the community effectively. One reviewer mentioned occasional inaccuracy with daily event postings.

    friendly and helpful staffquality classesquick serviceefficient operations
  6. 6

    193 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 207 children

    Temple Beth Shalom Nursery School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming and warm atmosphere created by staff and clergy. However, some reviews appear to be about the synagogue rather than the daycare, and a few parents reported administrative issues and communication problems.

    Welcoming and warm environmentcaring stafffriendly atmosphereoutstanding clergy

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Livingston based on parent reviews

Genius Kids Academy

5(20)

508 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ

Parents consistently praise Learning Bridge Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care. The daycare is noted for its bilingual (English/Russian) programming, creative activities, healthy meals, and strong teacher-child relationships. Families report their children are excited to attend and experience meaningful development across academics, language, and social skills.

Caring and patient teachersbilingual education and speech therapy supportlive camera access and daily communication updates

West Essex Ymca Peanut Shell Nurs & Ccc

5(20)

7 Regent Street, Bldg. 706, Livingston, NJ

West Essex YMCA Peanut Shell Nursery & Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and quality educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-to-student ratio, developmental curriculum, clean facilities, and responsive leadership as standout features that help children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher-to-student ratiocurriculum-based learning

Jump Immersion School

4.9(20)

264 West Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ

Jump Immersion School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its language immersion programs (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), strong academic curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children achieve bilingual fluency quickly while developing solid foundations in math, science, and other core subjects. The school is commended for its caring, qualified staff and focus on fostering both academic excellence and cultural appreciation.

Effe

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy

4.5(14)

346 E Mt Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the warm, family-like environment and deeply caring staff. Parents highlight their children's happiness, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality early childhood curriculum. Many report their children have experienced significant behavioral improvements and academic success.

Caring and passionate staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relat

Community Kids' Preschool

4.4(20)

204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ

Community Kids' Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff, quality classes, and efficient service. The facility is noted as a well-maintained, multipurpose municipal building that serves the community effectively. One reviewer mentioned occasional inaccuracy with daily event postings.

friendly and helpful staffquality classesquick service

Livingston'S Little Learners

5(2)

105 E Mcclellan Ave, Livingston, NJ

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Livingston, New Jersey

There are 19 child daycare & preschools in Livingston, New Jersey, making up 95% 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 Livingston, 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 Livingston

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Livingston'S Little Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
105 E Mcclellan Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-4200
Genius Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Learning Bridge Academy for its warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care. The daycare is noted for its bilingual (English/Russian) programming, creative activities, healthy meals, and strong teacher-child relationships. Families report their children are excited to attend and experience meaningful development across academics, language, and social skills.

Caring and patient teachersbilingual education and speech therapy supportlive camera access and daily communication updates
Address
508 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 342-3221
Little Tots Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
30-34 Okner Parkway, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 597-0778
West Essex Ymca Peanut Shell Nurs & Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

West Essex YMCA Peanut Shell Nursery & Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and quality educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-to-student ratio, developmental curriculum, clean facilities, and responsive leadership as standout features that help children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher-to-student ratiocurriculum-based learning
Address
7 Regent Street, Bldg. 706, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 533-1511
Iris Berman Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
85 W Mt. Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 994-2620
Jump Immersion School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Jump Immersion School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise its language immersion programs (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), strong academic curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children achieve bilingual fluency quickly while developing solid foundations in math, science, and other core subjects. The school is commended for its caring, qualified staff and focus on fostering both academic excellence and cultural appreciation.

Effe
Address
264 West Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 740-0440
Little Explorers Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the warm, family-like environment and deeply caring staff. Parents highlight their children's happiness, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality early childhood curriculum. Many report their children have experienced significant behavioral improvements and academic success.

Caring and passionate staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relat
Address
346 E Mt Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(862) 250-5720
Community Kids' Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Community Kids' Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff, quality classes, and efficient service. The facility is noted as a well-maintained, multipurpose municipal building that serves the community effectively. One reviewer mentioned occasional inaccuracy with daily event postings.

friendly and helpful staffquality classesquick service
Address
204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 535-7925
Temple B'Nai Abraham - Early School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
300 E Northfield Road, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 994-7016
Temple Beth Shalom Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Temple Beth Shalom Nursery School receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the welcoming and warm atmosphere created by staff and clergy. However, some reviews appear to be about the synagogue rather than the daycare, and a few parents reported administrative issues and communication problems.

Welcoming and warm environmentcaring stafffriendly atmosphere
Address
193 E Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-6546
Mt. Pleasant School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11 Broadlawn Dr, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-7179
Collins School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
67 Martin Rd, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-5969
Hillside School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
98 Belmont Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-5783
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Livingston for exceptional staff quality, strong academic preparation, and a warm, family-like environment. Children show measurable developmental progress, and families report feeling secure and well-informed. Multiple long-term families express such high satisfaction they plan to enroll additional children.

Caring and patient teachersstrong academic curriculumclean and well-maintained facility
Address
42 Okner Parkway, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 422-1080
Harrison School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
148 N Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-3444
Riker Hill School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
31 Blackstone Dr, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-5435
Solnyshko Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Solnyshko Day Care Center in Livingston, NJ has received 10 five-star reviews praising the caring, passionate staff, nutritious homemade meals, engaging enrichment activities, and warm environment. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, low staff turnover, excellent communication, and successful child development outcomes.

Caring and passionate teacherslow staff turnoverhomemade meals
Address
18 Microlab Road, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 597-0700
Burnet Hill School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25 Byron Pl, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 535-1915
Global Leaders Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
388 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 619-8029

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Frequently asked questions

There are 19 child daycare & preschools daycares in Livingston, 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 Livingston, 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
Livingston offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 19 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Livingston for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Livingston 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.