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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange, NJ

Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Orange. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Orange, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
11
Avg rating
4.51/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Orange offers 11 licensed child daycare & preschools, 7 of which have public ratings averaging 4.51/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07050 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orange

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
    Norjenes Day Care IV
    4 score
    4(5)

    325-339 Mechanic St, Bldg B, Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

    Norjenes Day Care IV receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the longevity of the center, highlighting Ms. Adams and staff quality as strengths. However, some parents express concerns about attentiveness to diaper changes, administrative focus on profit, and overly strict sick-child policies.

    Longevity (14+ years in operation)Ms. Adams and staff praised for quality careteachers good with children

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Orange

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Orange, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.51avg rating
11 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Orange zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0705014
4.51
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Orange (27–338 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Orange based on parent reviews

Christian Family Day Care Center

4.8(3)

17 N Essex Ave, Orange, NJ

Reviewers describe the center as providing family-style, motherly care within a safe and loving Christian environment. Staff are noted for being professional and affectionate with the children.

family type of caremotherly staffprofessional

Blessed Hope Daycare Center

5(2)

237 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ

One parent highlights significant small improvements in their son over a two-year attendance and praises the staff as amazing, while another review simply expresses love for the teachers.

Staff described as amazingteachers are lovednoticeable small improvements in child's development

Norjenes I Day Care Center

5(1)

365-373 Lincoln Ave, Orange, NJ

One parent describes the staff at Norjenes I Day Care Center as the best they have encountered, noting that both their daughter and granddaughter attended. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the care provided and intends to enroll their grandchild in the summer camp.

excellent staffpositive experience for multiple family memberssummer camp availability

Stars Of Hope Day Care

4.8(1)

695 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ

One parent describes an overwhelmingly positive experience, noting their child attended from infancy to age six without any issues regarding abuse or neglect. The reviewer highlights the professional, engaging, and large-scale nature of the center, emphasizing strong academic foundations like learning ABCs and numbers.

excellent careno abuse or neglectacademic learning (ABCs

Norjenes Day Care IV

4(5)

325-339 Mechanic St, Bldg B, Orange, NJ

Norjenes Day Care IV receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the longevity of the center, highlighting Ms. Adams and staff quality as strengths. However, some parents express concerns about attentiveness to diaper changes, administrative focus on profit, and overly strict sick-child policies.

Longevity (14+ years in operation)Ms. Adams and staff praised for quality careteachers good with children

Le Parc Place

5

50 South Essex Avenue, Orange, NJ

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Orange, New Jersey

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Orange, New Jersey, making up 79% of the 14 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 Orange have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.51 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Orange, 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 Orange

Showing 11 results

Le Parc Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
50 South Essex Avenue, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 615-1968
Norjenes I Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the staff at Norjenes I Day Care Center as the best they have encountered, noting that both their daughter and granddaughter attended. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the care provided and intends to enroll their grandchild in the summer camp.

excellent staffpositive experience for multiple family memberssummer camp availability
Address
365-373 Lincoln Ave, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 675-0213
Blessed Hope Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights significant small improvements in their son over a two-year attendance and praises the staff as amazing, while another review simply expresses love for the teachers.

Staff described as amazingteachers are lovednoticeable small improvements in child's development
Address
237 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ
Phone
(201) 532-2026
Stars Of Hope Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One parent describes an overwhelmingly positive experience, noting their child attended from infancy to age six without any issues regarding abuse or neglect. The reviewer highlights the professional, engaging, and large-scale nature of the center, emphasizing strong academic foundations like learning ABCs and numbers.

excellent careno abuse or neglectacademic learning (ABCs
Address
695 Scotland Road, Orange, NJ
Phone
(201) 532-2026
Christian Family Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviewers describe the center as providing family-style, motherly care within a safe and loving Christian environment. Staff are noted for being professional and affectionate with the children.

family type of caremotherly staffprofessional
Address
17 N Essex Ave, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 673-9200
Norjenes Day Care IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Norjenes Day Care IV receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the longevity of the center, highlighting Ms. Adams and staff quality as strengths. However, some parents express concerns about attentiveness to diaper changes, administrative focus on profit, and overly strict sick-child policies.

Longevity (14+ years in operation)Ms. Adams and staff praised for quality careteachers good with children
Address
325-339 Mechanic St, Bldg B, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 677-4299
Alpha Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

The few reviews so far describe Alpha Day Care Center as unprofessional and unsanitary, with one parent citing a lack of staff assistance during a visit and another alleging severe hygiene issues including pests and chemical exposure. Caregivers and the director are characterized as dishonest and uncaring, with complaints extending to the overall dirty condition of the facility.

Address
105 Main Street, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 395-4811
Tiny Tots Haven Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
270 Reynolds Terrace, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 678-3233
Building And Strengthen Families
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
439 Main Street, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 677-7727
Laisey Academy Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
133 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 454-6160
Montclair Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Feedback for Montclair Child Development Center Inc. is sharply divided, with three parents highlighting exceptional staff and a family-like atmosphere, while one critic reports severe issues with food quality and staff professionalism. The positive experiences emphasize a supportive environment, whereas the negative review cites unhygienic conditions and incompetent personnel.

incredible teachers and stafffamily-like atmospherepositive experience for multiple children
Address
261 William Street, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 674-0166

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Orange, New Jersey, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Orange have an average Google rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Orange, 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
Orange offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Orange for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Orange 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.