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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.

  1. 1
    Kay'S Christian Place
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 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
  7. 7
    Story Hall Daycare Center
    4.52 score
    4.7(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
  8. 8
    The North Ward Center
    4.49 score
    4.9(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
  9. 9
    Sarah Ward Nursery
    4.48 score
    4.6(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
  10. 10

    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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Newark based on parent reviews

Kid'S First Adventure INC.

4.9(14)

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.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereengaging learning environment

Our Lady Of Fatima Nursery

4.8(20)

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.

Beautiful and well-maintained facilitywelcoming and peaceful atmosphereaccommodating staff

New Life Child Care Learning Center

5(7)

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.

attentive and caring staffclean facilitydevelopmental focus

Perpetual Help Day Nursery

4.8(11)

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.

Caring and dedicated teachersfriendly staffchildren enjoy attending

Parkside Pre-School II

5(6)

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.

Academic excellenceprofessional staffcaring and welcoming environment

Story Hall Daycare Center

4.7(14)

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.

Caring and professional stafflearning-oriented environmentnutritious meals

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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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Saint Justine Nursery INC. I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Saint Justine Nursery Inc. in Newark receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, teacher care, and educational activities. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about staff professionalism, safety protocols, dietary accommodations, and lack of diversity.

helpful and attentive staffcaring teachers who love childrenclean facility
Address
119-137 Clifford Street 2nd Fl, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 589-3265
Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center for its friendly and welcoming staff, strong academic focus, and warm environment. The center serves children ages 2 and up and receives universal positive feedback from families.

Excellent teachers and stafffriendly and welcoming atmospherestrong academics
Address
420 Hawthorne Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 372-8877
Uvso Lincoln After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

UVSO Lincoln After School Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teaching staff as wonderful, friendly, and effective, with children showing academic progress and enthusiasm. However, some parents report serious concerns including health clearance policy disputes, unprofessional staff behavior, and traffic/safety issues during pickup and drop-off.

dedicated and consistent staffchildren show academic progress and excitement about schoolfriendly at
Address
87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 991-9109
Unified Vailsburg Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Unified Vailsburg Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback for its dedicated teaching staff and positive learning environment, though some parents report significant concerns about administrative professionalism and health policy enforcement. The center has strong community support but faces challenges with parking congestion and staff conduct during registration.

Dedicated and consistent teacherschildren excited about learningfriendly staff
Address
475-487 Irvington Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 375-3600
Saint Ann'S Community Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Saint Ann's Community Day Care Center receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the staff and learning environment. However, one recent review expresses serious concerns about current management, suggesting quality has declined since the original owner's departure.

Staff qualitycleanlinesschild development and speech improvement
Address
110-16th Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 642-4018
Sunshine Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Sunshine Day Care Center II receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring and professional staff, strong communication, and genuine attention to children's development. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and treated like family. One negative review alleges sanitation issues, staff behavior concerns, and substance abuse by kitchen staff.

Caring and family-oriented staffresponsive communication with parentsstrong director leadership
Address
286 South 7th Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 623-8400
Ironbound Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Ironbound Early Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback with parents praising the professional staff, beautiful facilities, and happy children. However, one parent reported declining quality throughout the school year and concerns about staff diversity and cultural inclusivity.

Excellent ambient and infrastructureprofessional and friendly staffchildren happy and well-adjusted
Address
One New York Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 589-6873
The Academy Street Firehouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
75-77 Academy Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 643-0400
Kiddie Korner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
740 S 18th Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 375-1222
Uvso After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

UVSO After School Program in Newark receives mixed reviews with an overall 4.5/5 rating. Most parents praise the caring, friendly staff and children's academic progress and excitement about attending. However, some parents report significant issues with unprofessional staff behavior, administrative inflexibility on health requirements, and parking/safety concerns during drop-off and pick-up.

Dedicated and consistent staffchildren's academic progressfriendly and welcoming teachers
Address
40 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 374-2000
The Leaguers INC.- Broad Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
999-1005 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 643-0300
Early Childhood Center Of The North Ward
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
29-39 Summer Pl, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 350-8690
New Community Youth Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
56-68 Hayes Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 242-7934
Little Angels Daycare & Academy Corp.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Little Angels Daycare & Academy Corp. in Newark receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the friendly and caring staff, clean facilities, and strong management, particularly praising manager Ms. Meek. Parents report their children are happy and well-cared for, with age-appropriate groupings and convenient operating hours.

Friendly and caring staffclean environmentstrong management
Address
827 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 368-5066
Our Small World Day Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Our Small World Day Care & Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews award 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, attentive staff who provide individualized learning activities in a clean, safe environment. Multiple parents report their children are excited to attend and have attended for extended periods, with some families sending multiple children to the center.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityindividualized learning activities
Address
665 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 497-0600
The North Ward Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
475 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 412-0990
Rainbowland Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Rainbowland Learning Center II receives mostly positive reviews praising professional teachers, clean facilities, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. However, several parents report serious concerns about specific staff members, particularly a teacher named Ms. Fernanda and director Ms. Ingrid, citing unprofessional behavior and inadequate administrative response to complaints.

Professional and kind staffclean and safe facilitystrong academic preparation
Address
115-129 Gotthart Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 344-1320
The Leaguers INC. Preschool Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
731 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 373-2397
North Ward Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
346 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 481-1023
The Leaguers INC. Preschool Learning Acadmey
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
750 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 375-6840
Ironbound After-School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Ironbound After-School Program as an exceptional community organization in Newark. Staff are described as helpful, kind, and pleasant, with the facility noted as clean. The program is commended for providing excellent multilingual services (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and comprehensive support to families and children.

Helpful and kind staffclean facilityexcellent services
Address
432 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 465-0947
La Casa Youth And Family Services Division
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

LA Casa Youth and Family Services Division is highly regarded by families for offering comprehensive support beyond childcare, including food assistance, job training, education programs, and health services at no cost. Parents consistently praise the helpful staff and accessibility via public transportation. The facility serves as a valuable community resource for families in need.

Helpful and friendly stafffree comprehensive services (foodjobs
Address
23 Broadway, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 483-2703
Brighter Tomorrows Children'S Academy And Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
796 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 416-4141
The Institute Of Intriguing Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise The Institute of Intriguing Minds for its educational approach and caring staff, with children showing significant academic progress in early literacy, math, and social skills. The facility is described as going beyond typical daycare to provide a kindergarten-level curriculum taught by certified teachers in a warm, family-like environment.

Academic progress (lettersnumberscounting
Address
179-205 Irvine Turner Boulevar, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 622-5600
Bumblebee Early Learning Center INC II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
63-65 Stuyvesant Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 504-7070
Essex County College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews praise the campus cleanliness, attentive staff, and safe environment. The facility is noted as affordable with helpful faculty and good community connections. However, reviews also mention concerns about the surrounding neighborhood and inconsistency in academic quality among professors.

Clean campusattentive and friendly staffsafe and well-organized setting
Address
303 University Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 877-3357
Rosa'S Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rosa's Daycare Center in Newark receives mostly positive reviews praising staff professionalism, child development, and caring environment, particularly highlighting director Ms. Tanya and teachers Ms. Jenny, Ms. Mallory, and others. However, two detailed negative reviews report serious concerns including physical injuries (bite marks and scratches), lack of daily communication about children's activities and eating, and emotional distress causing long-term behavioral issues.

Caring and respectful staffchild development and learning progressweekly artwork and activities
Address
393-395 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 484-0444
New Community Harmony House Afterschool Pro
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

New Community Harmony House Afterschool Pro is a shelter-based facility in Newark that receives mixed reviews. While many residents praise the dedicated staff and helpful programs for getting back on their feet, others report issues with pest control, privacy concerns, and overly intrusive case management practices.

Dedicated and helpful staffprograms to assist residents in transitioning to independencecommunity partnerships and support
Address
278 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 623-8555
Ncc Harmony House Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

NCC Harmony House Early Learning Center is a shelter-based facility in Newark that receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the dedicated staff and programs for helping residents transition to independence, though some report concerns about pest control, privacy, and intrusiveness of case management.

Dedicated and helpful staffsupportive case workersgood programs to help residents get back on their feet
Address
278 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 242-3115
Early Childhood Center Of The Ironbound
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
697-709 Market Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 589-8695

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Frequently asked questions

There are 115 child daycare & preschools daycares in Newark, New Jersey, out of 144 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 Newark, 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
Newark offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 115 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 6 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 15 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 Newark for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Newark 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.