Best Child Daycare & Preschools in North Bergen, NJ
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in North Bergen. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
North Bergen, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4/5
- Parent reviews
- 140
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
North Bergen has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 140 parent reviews averaging 4/5.The largest concentration is in 07047 with 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in North Bergen
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.
- 1A Step Ahead Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
610-76th Street, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
A Step Ahead Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, their children's happiness and sense of safety, and noticeable progress in learning and social skills.
Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationsafe and welcoming environmentchildren feel loved and excited to attend - 2Appleview Early Learning Center And Preschool4.4 score4.5(20)
2 East 77 Th Street, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 98 children
Appleview Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Amanda's hands-on approach, low staff turnover, strict cleanliness and sick policies, and strong developmental programs. Children show enthusiasm at drop-off and parents report their kids thrive academically and emotionally during their time there.
Caring and passionate teacherslow staff turnoverhands-on and responsive director (Amanda)meticulously clean facility - 3Kidz Learning Center4.31 score4.5(8)
5108 Columbia Avenue, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children
Kidz Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's attentiveness, caring approach, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and showing strong developmental progress. One negative review criticized their handling of virtual learning programs.
Staff dedication and attentivenesssafe and clean facilitycaring and loving environmentstrong child development and engagement - 4Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center INC.4.28 score4.4(11)
1209 - 1217 43rd Street, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Parents consistently praise Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the responsive communication and willingness to support families with additional resources. The center is described as a small, dedicated facility with a friendly atmosphere.
Dedicated and caring staffresponsive communication with parentsengaging activities (yogacrafts - 5Blended Future4.18 score4.3(7)
9035 Barr Place, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Blended Future receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, child development, cleanliness, and a versatile curriculum blending Montessori and Mother Goose methodologies. One negative review cited communication breakdowns between morning staff and teachers, lack of incident reporting, and unprofessional handling of a child injury.
attentive and responsive staffage-appropriate curriculumoutdoor playground timesummer activities - 6New Jersey Kids Infants Day Care Center4.16 score4.2(20)
6331 Durham Ave, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise NEW JERSEY KIDS INFANTS DAY CARE CENTER for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Owner Dr. Carvajal is frequently highlighted for compassion, accessibility, and community support. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and eager to attend.
Caring and attentive staffclean facilityaffordable pricingowner is compassionate and helpful - 7Palisades Child Care Center4.13 score4.2(9)
7701 Marine Road, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Palisades Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring and professional staff, warm environment, and attentive care. Parents highlight the live camera access, flexible drop-off, and strong teacher-child relationships. Two negative reviews cite concerns about infant sleep practices, health issues, and unprofessional phone communication.
Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentlive camera monitoringflexible drop-off procedures - 8Little Red Apple Preschool3.88 score3.8(8)
8539 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
Little Red Apple Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring, loving staff and strong communication through photos and videos. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical contact with their child and cited lack of camera surveillance and insufficient explanation from staff.
Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-parent communication with photos/videoswell-organized activities and eventsfun summer programs - 9Scribble Scrabble3.74 score3.6(9)
4409 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Scribble Scrabble receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring teachers, developmental support, and positive learning environment, while four parents report serious concerns including alleged billing fraud, discriminatory practices, and incidents of staff mishandling children.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong communication with parentsdevelopmental progress and learningpotty training support
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in North Bergen
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 140 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in North Bergen, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
North Bergen zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07047 | 17 | 4 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in North Bergen (15–162 children)
Small
up to 30 children
5
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in North Bergen based on parent reviews
A Step Ahead Preschool
610-76th Street, North Bergen, NJ
A Step Ahead Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, their children's happiness and sense of safety, and noticeable progress in learning and social skills.
Appleview Early Learning Center And Preschool
2 East 77 Th Street, North Bergen, NJ
Appleview Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Amanda's hands-on approach, low staff turnover, strict cleanliness and sick policies, and strong developmental programs. Children show enthusiasm at drop-off and parents report their kids thrive academically and emotionally during their time there.
Kidz Learning Center
5108 Columbia Avenue, North Bergen, NJ
Kidz Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's attentiveness, caring approach, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and showing strong developmental progress. One negative review criticized their handling of virtual learning programs.
Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center INC.
1209 - 1217 43rd Street, North Bergen, NJ
Parents consistently praise Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the responsive communication and willingness to support families with additional resources. The center is described as a small, dedicated facility with a friendly atmosphere.
Blended Future
9035 Barr Place, North Bergen, NJ
Blended Future receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, child development, cleanliness, and a versatile curriculum blending Montessori and Mother Goose methodologies. One negative review cited communication breakdowns between morning staff and teachers, lack of incident reporting, and unprofessional handling of a child injury.
Little Yellow Schoolhouse INC.
1309 80th Street, North Bergen, NJ
One parent highlights that the center feels like home, noting their son has attended since age three and now seven. The reviewer praises the staff, particularly Ms. Maria, for being special and lovely.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in North Bergen, New Jersey
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in North Bergen, New Jersey, making up 76% of the 17 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in North Bergen have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4 stars. Our analysis covers 140 parent reviews. Parents in North Bergen most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, children enjoy attending, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in North Bergen, 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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One parent highlights that the center feels like home, noting their son has attended since age three and now seven. The reviewer praises the staff, particularly Ms. Maria, for being special and lovely.
- Address
- 1309 80th Street, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 869-3094
A Step Ahead Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and warm, nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, their children's happiness and sense of safety, and noticeable progress in learning and social skills.
- Address
- 610-76th Street, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 869-5335
Kidz Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's attentiveness, caring approach, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and showing strong developmental progress. One negative review criticized their handling of virtual learning programs.
- Address
- 5108 Columbia Avenue, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 758-5268
Appleview Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Amanda's hands-on approach, low staff turnover, strict cleanliness and sick policies, and strong developmental programs. Children show enthusiasm at drop-off and parents report their kids thrive academically and emotionally during their time there.
- Address
- 2 East 77 Th Street, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 868-4600
Parents consistently praise Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the responsive communication and willingness to support families with additional resources. The center is described as a small, dedicated facility with a friendly atmosphere.
- Address
- 1209 - 1217 43rd Street, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 902-0006
Blended Future receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff attentiveness, child development, cleanliness, and a versatile curriculum blending Montessori and Mother Goose methodologies. One negative review cited communication breakdowns between morning staff and teachers, lack of incident reporting, and unprofessional handling of a child injury.
- Address
- 9035 Barr Place, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 713-9955
Parents consistently praise NEW JERSEY KIDS INFANTS DAY CARE CENTER for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Owner Dr. Carvajal is frequently highlighted for compassion, accessibility, and community support. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and eager to attend.
- Address
- 6331 Durham Ave, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 868-7733
Palisades Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring and professional staff, warm environment, and attentive care. Parents highlight the live camera access, flexible drop-off, and strong teacher-child relationships. Two negative reviews cite concerns about infant sleep practices, health issues, and unprofessional phone communication.
- Address
- 7701 Marine Road, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 945-1447
Little Red Apple Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents who praise the caring, loving staff and strong communication through photos and videos. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving physical contact with their child and cited lack of camera surveillance and insufficient explanation from staff.
- Address
- 8539 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 868-9696
Scribble Scrabble receives highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the caring teachers, developmental support, and positive learning environment, while four parents report serious concerns including alleged billing fraud, discriminatory practices, and incidents of staff mishandling children.
- Address
- 4409 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 863-2900
One parent describes the facility as having cockroaches near the food preparation area, while another cites a horrible environment with a nasty smell and reports of lice infestations. A third review mentions unprofessional staff and an inexperienced director, though this comment contains only a single character.
- Address
- 7507 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Feedback for this North Bergen center is mixed, with one parent highlighting a positive experience while others report severe hygiene and staff issues. Critics describe the facility as dirty with a nasty smell, citing cockroaches near food preparation areas and lice infestations. Additionally, reviewers criticize specific staff members for unprofessionalism and the director for lacking experience and respect.
- Address
- 7605 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 869-8906
Parents consistently praise TLE North Bergen for exceptional care, cleanliness, and staff dedication. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting strong communication, developmental support, and a nurturing environment that helps children thrive emotionally and academically.
- Address
- 7108 Kennedy Blvd, North Bergen, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 624-8200
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