115 Child Daycare & Preschools in Newark, New Jersey
Browse all 115 child daycare & preschools in Newark, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Newark
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.
- 1Kay'S Christian Place4.72 score4.9(20)
45 Mcwhorter Street, Newark, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
Kay's Christian Place receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring staff, child development progress, cleanliness, nutritious food, and strong parent-teacher communication. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show noticeable developmental improvements.
Loving and attentive staffchild development and learningquality nutrition and fresh foodclean and organized facility - 2Kid'S First Adventure INC.4.66 score4.9(14)
279 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children
Kid's First Adventure Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a warm, family-oriented environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of instruction, engaging activities, and the center's flexibility in accommodating family schedules. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.
Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereengaging learning environmentfun activities and programs - 3Our Lady Of Fatima Nursery4.64 score4.8(20)
79-81 Jefferson Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Our Lady of Fatima Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility as a beautiful, clean, and welcoming place of worship with respectful and accommodating staff. The church is noted for its special atmosphere, Portuguese-language masses, and community events.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilitywelcoming and peaceful atmosphereaccommodating staffclean environment - 4New Life Child Care Learning Center4.58 score5(7)
302 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
New Life Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its attentive staff, clean facility, and focus on child development and socialization. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the app, provided meals, flexible hours, and engaging activities. The director and staff are noted as caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being.
attentive and caring staffclean facilitydevelopmental focusdaily app updates with pictures - 5Perpetual Help Day Nursery4.55 score4.8(11)
170 Broad Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 189 children
Parents consistently praise Perpetual Help Day Nursery as an excellent preschool with caring, professional teachers and friendly staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and show academic progress. The facility is secure with cameras and offers affordable tuition in a diverse, welcoming environment.
Caring and dedicated teachersfriendly staffchildren enjoy attendinggood academic preparation - 6Parkside Pre-School II4.55 score5(6)
354 Park Ave, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parkside Pre-School II in Newark receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a top academic preschool. Parents highlight the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment, with multiple reviewers crediting the school with preparing children well for elementary school.
Academic excellenceprofessional staffcaring and welcoming environmentstrong teacher-student relationships - 7Story Hall Daycare Center4.52 score4.7(14)
158 Chestnut Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Story Hall Daycare Center in Newark receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and learning-focused environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, multilingual exposure, nutritious meals, and the peace of mind provided by in-classroom camera access. The center is noted for accommodating special needs like allergies and providing emotional support during the adaptation process.
Caring and professional stafflearning-oriented environmentnutritious mealsmultilingual education (Portuguese - 8The North Ward Center4.49 score4.9(6)
300-306 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
The North Ward Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the dedicated and qualified staff, welcoming environment, and significant academic progress their children have made over multiple years of attendance.
Dedicated and hardworking staffrespectful teacherschildren learn significantlywelcoming and safe environment - 9Sarah Ward Nursery4.48 score4.6(20)
27 Jay Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 129 children
Sarah Ward Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight professional, caring staff, strong academic and social development, accommodating approach to special needs, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend.
Professional and patient staffinclusive and accommodating to special needs (autismnonverbal children)strong communication with parents - 10Mighty Oaks Learning Center4.45 score4.9(5)
96 South 6th Street, Newark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children
Mighty Oaks Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring staff, strong academic and spiritual development, clean facilities, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported.
Caring and committed teacherssupportive directorclean facilitiesstructured and nurturing environment
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Highest rated daycares in Newark based on parent reviews
Kid'S First Adventure INC.
279 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ
Kid's First Adventure Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a warm, family-oriented environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of instruction, engaging activities, and the center's flexibility in accommodating family schedules. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.
Our Lady Of Fatima Nursery
79-81 Jefferson Street, Newark, NJ
Note: The reviews provided are for Our Lady of Fatima Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility as a beautiful, clean, and welcoming place of worship with respectful and accommodating staff. The church is noted for its special atmosphere, Portuguese-language masses, and community events.
New Life Child Care Learning Center
302 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ
New Life Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its attentive staff, clean facility, and focus on child development and socialization. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the app, provided meals, flexible hours, and engaging activities. The director and staff are noted as caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being.
Perpetual Help Day Nursery
170 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Parents consistently praise Perpetual Help Day Nursery as an excellent preschool with caring, professional teachers and friendly staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and show academic progress. The facility is secure with cameras and offers affordable tuition in a diverse, welcoming environment.
Parkside Pre-School II
354 Park Ave, Newark, NJ
Parkside Pre-School II in Newark receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a top academic preschool. Parents highlight the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment, with multiple reviewers crediting the school with preparing children well for elementary school.
Story Hall Daycare Center
158 Chestnut Street, Newark, NJ
Story Hall Daycare Center in Newark receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and learning-focused environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, multilingual exposure, nutritious meals, and the peace of mind provided by in-classroom camera access. The center is noted for accommodating special needs like allergies and providing emotional support during the adaptation process.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Newark, New Jersey
There are 115 child daycare & preschools in Newark, New Jersey, making up 80% of the 144 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 Newark, 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 Newark
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- Address
- 90 West Peddie Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 732-0777
New Life Child Care Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its attentive staff, clean facility, and focus on child development and socialization. Parents appreciate the daily communication through the app, provided meals, flexible hours, and engaging activities. The director and staff are noted as caring, approachable, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being.
- Address
- 302 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 926-0245
Parkside Pre-School II in Newark receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a top academic preschool. Parents highlight the professional, caring staff and welcoming environment, with multiple reviewers crediting the school with preparing children well for elementary school.
- Address
- 354 Park Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 484-0808
- Address
- 1132 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 375-3399
- Address
- 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 205-1071
- Address
- 594 North 7th Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 497-7714
- Address
- 319-321 Verona Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 484-5166
- Address
- 341 Roseville Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 482-8850
- Address
- 702-710 S 14th Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 642-2799
- Address
- 187 West Market Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 368-8989
- Address
- 406 Sandford Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 371-5311
- Address
- 224 W Kinney Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 642-4327
- Address
- 184 A Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-0300
- Address
- 755 So. Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-3400
- Address
- 149 Springfield Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-0300
Mighty Oaks Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring staff, strong academic and spiritual development, clean facilities, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported.
- Address
- 96 South 6th Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 242-6251
The North Ward Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 4-5 stars. Parents highlight the dedicated and qualified staff, welcoming environment, and significant academic progress their children have made over multiple years of attendance.
- Address
- 300-306 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 350-0369
Kid's First Adventure Inc. receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility as a warm, family-oriented environment with caring staff. Parents consistently highlight the quality of instruction, engaging activities, and the center's flexibility in accommodating family schedules. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop strong bonds with teachers and peers.
- Address
- 279 14th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 757-2684
- Address
- 578-582 Market Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 416-4141
CANAA Day Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, fresh cooked meals, and multilingual education in Spanish and Portuguese. One parent reported their child experienced trauma after one week, though most reviews highlight satisfaction with the center's quality of care and teaching.
- Address
- 205 Thomas Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 344-6775
Note: The reviews provided are for Our Lady of Fatima Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility as a beautiful, clean, and welcoming place of worship with respectful and accommodating staff. The church is noted for its special atmosphere, Portuguese-language masses, and community events.
- Address
- 79-81 Jefferson Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 589-1639
- Address
- 107-113 Roseville Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 482-6602
- Address
- 305 Halsey St /41 Hill St., Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-5710
Parents consistently praise Perpetual Help Day Nursery as an excellent preschool with caring, professional teachers and friendly staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending daily and show academic progress. The facility is secure with cameras and offers affordable tuition in a diverse, welcoming environment.
- Address
- 170 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 484-3535
Rainbow Land Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's warmth, professionalism, and educational quality. However, one concerning report describes a teacher using physical punishment and harsh verbal criticism toward a child on the playground.
- Address
- 67-71 And 73-77 Somme Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 491-5084
Story Hall Daycare Center in Newark receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and learning-focused environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, multilingual exposure, nutritious meals, and the peace of mind provided by in-classroom camera access. The center is noted for accommodating special needs like allergies and providing emotional support during the adaptation process.
- Address
- 158 Chestnut Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 215-3070
Sarah Ward Nursery receives predominantly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the professional and kind staff, effective teaching methods, and welcoming environment. One parent reported a negative experience citing unprofessional staff behavior and concerns about director responsiveness. The majority of reviews highlight successful transitions and strong daily communication.
- Address
- 105 Lock Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 645-0442
Sarah Ward Nursery School receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight professional, caring staff, strong academic and social development, accommodating approach to special needs, and a welcoming environment where children are excited to attend.
- Address
- 27 Jay Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 482-3593
New Hope Development Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the warm, attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and play-based curriculum that fosters learning and development. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making significant progress in social skills, independence, and academic growth.
- Address
- 49-12th Avenue, #4903, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 622-2051
- Address
- 739 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 485-1822
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