
Browse all 115 child daycare & preschools in Newark, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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