Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Morris Plains, NJ
Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Morris Plains. Average rating: 4.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Morris Plains, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 5
- Avg rating
- 4.97/5
- Parent reviews
- 9
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Morris Plains offers 5 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.97/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07950 zip code, averaging 4.97 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Morris Plains
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.
- 1Morris Plains Cooperative Play School4.49 score4.9(6)
8 Cleveland Ave, Morris Plains, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
Morris Plains Cooperative Play School is highly praised by parents for its play-based learning approach and loving, nurturing environment. Parents value the school's focus on developmentally appropriate learning through play rather than academics, and consistently highlight the warm, caring staff and strong sense of community among families.
Play-based learning modeldevelopmentally appropriate curriculumwarm and caring teachersstrong parent community
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Morris Plains
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Morris Plains, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Morris Plains zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07950 | 6 | 4.97 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Morris Plains (45–163 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Morris Plains based on parent reviews
Morris Plains Cooperative Play School
8 Cleveland Ave, Morris Plains, NJ
Morris Plains Cooperative Play School is highly praised by parents for its play-based learning approach and loving, nurturing environment. Parents value the school's focus on developmentally appropriate learning through play rather than academics, and consistently highlight the warm, caring staff and strong sense of community among families.
Joyful Noise Nursery School & D C C
400 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ
Parents highlight the exceptional quality of care and education, noting that staff members are caring, genuine, and have long tenure, which provides stability for children. Reviewers describe the environment as the best in the area, emphasizing strong friendships and outstanding teacher dedication.
The French Academy
131 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ
One parent highlights the small class sizes of up to ten children, noting that the environment feels like a big family where staff and the PTO are deeply involved in student care. The reviewer reports that their child learned French vocabulary and sentences quickly and expressed strong enthusiasm for attending the school.
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Daycare types in Morris Plains
Child Daycare & Preschools in Morris Plains, New Jersey
There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Morris Plains, New Jersey, making up 83% of the 6 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 Morris Plains have an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.97 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains
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One parent highlights the small class sizes of up to ten children, noting that the environment feels like a big family where staff and the PTO are deeply involved in student care. The reviewer reports that their child learned French vocabulary and sentences quickly and expressed strong enthusiasm for attending the school.
- Address
- 131 Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 206-1114
Parents highlight the exceptional quality of care and education, noting that staff members are caring, genuine, and have long tenure, which provides stability for children. Reviewers describe the environment as the best in the area, emphasizing strong friendships and outstanding teacher dedication.
- Address
- 400 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 539-9514
Morris Plains Cooperative Play School is highly praised by parents for its play-based learning approach and loving, nurturing environment. Parents value the school's focus on developmentally appropriate learning through play rather than academics, and consistently highlight the warm, caring staff and strong sense of community among families.
- Address
- 8 Cleveland Ave, Morris Plains, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 540-1537
- Address
- Mountain Way, Morris Plains, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 267-0704
- Address
- 125 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 224-9941
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Frequently asked questions
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- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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