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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mountain Lakes, NJ

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Mountain Lakes. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Mountain Lakes has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07046 zip code, averaging 4.4 stars across 6 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mountain Lakes

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
    Mountain Lakes Country Day School
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    356 Route 46 E, Mountain Lakes, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Mountain Lakes Country Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff and strong leadership. Parents emphasize the warm environment, low teacher-to-child ratios, excellent parent-teacher communication, and the longevity of staff members. The locally-owned daycare is noted for its creative curriculum and personal attention to each child.

    experienced and caring staff with long tenurelow teacher-to-child ratiosstrong parent-teacher communicationwarm and safe environment
  2. 2
    Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center
    3.44 score
    3.3(20)

    100 Fanny Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

    The reviews provided are not for the daycare center but for a YMCA facility. No actual parent reviews of Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center's childcare services were found.

    None applicable - reviews are for a YMCA gym facilitynot the daycare

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Mountain Lakes

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mountain Lakes zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
070466
4.4
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mountain Lakes (46–182 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mountain Lakes based on parent reviews

Mountain Lakes Country Day School

4.3(9)

356 Route 46 E, Mountain Lakes, NJ

Mountain Lakes Country Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff and strong leadership. Parents emphasize the warm environment, low teacher-to-child ratios, excellent parent-teacher communication, and the longevity of staff members. The locally-owned daycare is noted for its creative curriculum and personal attention to each child.

experienced and caring staff with long tenurelow teacher-to-child ratiosstrong parent-teacher communication

King Of Kings Preschool

5(1)

145 Rt 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ

One parent highlights the facility as a great church that maintains COVID protocols and features a new livestreaming system with high production quality. The single review does not mention any specific drawbacks to the program.

Great church environmentadherence to COVID protocolsnew livestreaming system

The Academy For Children

5

215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ

Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center

3.3(20)

100 Fanny Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ

The reviews provided are not for the daycare center but for a YMCA facility. No actual parent reviews of Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center's childcare services were found.

None applicable - reviews are for a YMCA gym facilitynot the daycare

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. 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 Mountain Lakes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes

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The Academy For Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
215 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 263-1818
King Of Kings Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the facility as a great church that maintains COVID protocols and features a new livestreaming system with high production quality. The single review does not mention any specific drawbacks to the program.

Great church environmentadherence to COVID protocolsnew livestreaming system
Address
145 Rt 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 334-4085
Mountain Lakes Country Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Mountain Lakes Country Day School receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff and strong leadership. Parents emphasize the warm environment, low teacher-to-child ratios, excellent parent-teacher communication, and the longevity of staff members. The locally-owned daycare is noted for its creative curriculum and personal attention to each child.

experienced and caring staff with long tenurelow teacher-to-child ratiosstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
356 Route 46 E, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 983-9831
Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The reviews provided are not for the daycare center but for a YMCA facility. No actual parent reviews of Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center's childcare services were found.

None applicable - reviews are for a YMCA gym facilitynot the daycare
Address
100 Fanny Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 334-2820
Bright Horizons Child Development Center-Mt. Lakes
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Lightbridge Academy Mountain Lakes for its caring, professional staff and clean, secure facility. Children show strong developmental progress and parents appreciate regular communication, optional camera access, and engaging activities. The owner and management are noted for being responsive and treating families with genuine care.

Caring and professional teachersclean facilitysecurity features (fingerprint entry
Address
333 Route 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 541-4700
Scribbles Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
48a Briarcliff Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 334-1877

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mountain Lakes have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mountain Lakes, 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
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 Mountain Lakes for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mountain Lakes 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.