Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Park Ridge, NJ
Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Park Ridge. Average rating: 4.87/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Park Ridge, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 4
- Avg rating
- 4.87/5
- Parent reviews
- 11
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Park Ridge offers 4 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.87/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Park Ridge
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.
- 1The Valley School4.58 score5(7)
24 Wampum Road, Park Ridge, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 123 children
Parents consistently praise The Valley School for its caring, attentive staff and intimate family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering a good balance of academic preparation with creative play. Leadership under the current director is credited with significantly improving the school's programs and culture.
Caring and knowledgeable teachersinvolved director (Linda/Heather)clean and spacious facilitiesstrong sense of community
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Park Ridge
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Park Ridge (30–123 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Park Ridge based on parent reviews
The Valley School
24 Wampum Road, Park Ridge, NJ
Parents consistently praise The Valley School for its caring, attentive staff and intimate family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering a good balance of academic preparation with creative play. Leadership under the current director is credited with significantly improving the school's programs and culture.
Little Footprints Infant Preschool
31 Storms Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ
Parents describe Little Footprints as a welcoming, family-like environment where staff build strong bonds with young children, resulting in high engagement and daily learning. Reviewers highlight the staff's professionalism and the clear routines that help children thrive and prepare for kindergarten.
Lollipop Day Nursery School & Day Camp INC.
67 Spring Valley Rd, Park Ridge, NJ
One parent describes Lollipop Day Nursery School & Day Camp Inc. as an exceptional, family-owned program that thoroughly prepared their three children for kindergarten through a dedicated full-day and summer camp experience. The reviewer highlights the staff's professionalism and the facility's safety and convenience, noting that the meticulous grounds and included meals significantly reduce parental stress.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Park Ridge, New Jersey
There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Park Ridge, New Jersey. 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 Park Ridge have an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.87 stars. Our analysis covers 11 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge
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Parents consistently praise The Valley School for its caring, attentive staff and intimate family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering a good balance of academic preparation with creative play. Leadership under the current director is credited with significantly improving the school's programs and culture.
- Address
- 24 Wampum Road, Park Ridge, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 505-9100
Parents describe Little Footprints as a welcoming, family-like environment where staff build strong bonds with young children, resulting in high engagement and daily learning. Reviewers highlight the staff's professionalism and the clear routines that help children thrive and prepare for kindergarten.
- Address
- 31 Storms Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 746-9118
One parent describes Lollipop Day Nursery School & Day Camp Inc. as an exceptional, family-owned program that thoroughly prepared their three children for kindergarten through a dedicated full-day and summer camp experience. The reviewer highlights the staff's professionalism and the facility's safety and convenience, noting that the meticulous grounds and included meals significantly reduce parental stress.
- Address
- 67 Spring Valley Rd, Park Ridge, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 391-5383
- Address
- 65 Pascack Road, Park Ridge, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 349-0362
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Frequently asked questions
- 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