Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Newark, NJ
Compare 115 child daycare & preschools in Newark. Average rating: 4.32/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Newark, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 115
- Avg rating
- 4.32/5
- Parent reviews
- 782
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 46
Newark has 115 licensed child daycare & preschools with 782 parent reviews averaging 4.32/5.46 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 52% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 07102 (avg 4.5 stars), while 07103 has the largest selection (34 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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
Rating Distribution
Based on 89 daycares with Google ratings in Newark
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 782 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Newark, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Newark zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07102 | 11 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| 07105 | 18 | 4.47 | 9 | |
| 07103 | 34 | 4.47 | 12 | |
| 07106 | 20 | 4.35 | 6 | |
| 07107 | 18 | 4.26 | 6 | |
| 07104 | 19 | 4.23 | 4 | |
| 07112 | 13 | 4.03 | 3 | |
| 07108 | 10 | 3.93 | 1 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Newark (12–538 children)
Small
up to 30 children
16
Medium
31–75 children
41
Large
76–150 children
62
Very Large
150+ children
25
Top Rated
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
Newark offers a robust selection of 115 childcare facilities, ranging from academy-based programs to faith-based centers and after-school care. Parents frequently highlight clean environments and safe spaces as key priorities when evaluating these options. The 07103 zip code stands out as a particularly strong area for high-quality care, making it a great place to start your search.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Newark have an average rating of 4.32 out of 5 across 89 rated facilities, with 52% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.67 stars. Our analysis covers 782 parent reviews. Parents in Newark most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and welcoming environment.
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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Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club of New Jersey Newark location for its caring and respectful staff, positive learning environment, and safe atmosphere. Students report enjoying their experience and feeling academically supported. Most reviews appear to be from former students reflecting fondly on their time at the facility.
- Address
- 103 Bragaw Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 242-1200
Parents consistently praise the Boys & Girls Club of Newark for its caring, dedicated staff and engaging activities. The facility is particularly noted for its excellent swim instruction program and community commitment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and leave excited about what they've learned.
- Address
- 1 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 824-8500
- Address
- 202 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 297-0081
- Address
- 142 Mt. Vernon Pl, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 374-2090
Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Halsey Street for its friendly, caring staff and clean, well-maintained facility. The center is noted for keeping children engaged with planned activities, providing regular communication, and maintaining low teacher turnover. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experiences.
- Address
- 106 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 565-0058
Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club for its youth sports programs, particularly soccer. Reviews highlight positive coaching, player development focus, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps children engaged long-term. The facility appears to offer recreational activities beyond sports.
- Address
- 11 Providence Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 344-2698
Reviewers describe LA CASA DE DON PEDRO EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER as excellent, with one parent specifically highlighting their positive experience. The limited feedback available focuses entirely on high satisfaction without detailing specific operational aspects.
- Address
- 39 Broadway, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 481-4091
- Address
- 189 Stuyvesant Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 216-9840
- Address
- 179-189 Smith Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 351-2151
- Address
- 962-970 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 375-0502
- Address
- 202-216 First Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 350-0530
- Address
- 600 South 17th Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 373-7801
- Address
- 219 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 733-6750
- Address
- 120 Manchester Place, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 483-2703
- Address
- 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 733-7045
- Address
- 1044 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 351-2157
- Address
- 85 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 621-0852
- Address
- 8 Hawkins Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 465-4920
- Address
- 150 N 3rd Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 268-5190
- Address
- 1 Colonnade Place, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 483-2703
- Address
- 1044 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 374-2000
- Address
- 432-437 South 15th Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 242-0696
Bethel Assembly of God is a church-based center in Newark that receives consistently positive feedback for its welcoming, diverse community and supportive staff. Parents appreciate the facility's food pantry program and describe it as a warm, spiritual environment. One review noted a concern about expired food items in the pantry.
- Address
- 580 Mt Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 484-6660
- Address
- 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 733-6994
One parent highlights that the organization provides housing assistance through a partnership with a hotel, while another supports the non-profit with a donation. A third review offers a brief, neutral assessment of the service.
- Address
- 75-77 Academy Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 643-0400
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- 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
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