Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Paterson, NJ
Compare 58 child daycare & preschools in Paterson. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Paterson, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 58
- Avg rating
- 4.38/5
- Parent reviews
- 431
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 24
Paterson has 58 licensed child daycare & preschools with 431 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.24 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07501 zip code, averaging 4.59 stars across 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Paterson
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.
- 1Starlet Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
103 N. Main Street, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children
Starlet Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean facility. Parents report their children show significant development and growth while feeling loved and safe. The center is highlighted for strong communication, special events, and a welcoming environment from leadership to teachers.
Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitychild development and learning progressstrong trust and communication - 2Lavida Child Care Center III4.62 score5(8)
279 Carroll Street, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 375 children
Parents consistently praise La Vida Child Care Center III for excellent teaching staff, professional care, and strong child development outcomes. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the organized, hygienic environment and respectful treatment of students.
Caring and capable teachersprofessional stafforganized environmentgood hygiene - 3Loving Care Early Learning Center4.6 score4.8(15)
31 Mcbride Avenue, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Loving Care Early Learning Center (also referred to as Tiny Steps) in Paterson receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff, caring teachers, and significant developmental progress in their children's speech, learning, and confidence. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, daily activity updates, and early opening hours.
Caring and patient staffwelcoming environmentstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmental progress (speech - 4Hogar Infantil Child Care Center4.6 score4.8(15)
560-566 Main Street, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 139 children
Parents consistently praise Hogar Infantil Child Care Center for its caring and professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Multiple reviews highlight the center's ability to prepare children well for kindergarten and emphasize teacher patience and dedication. The facility has maintained positive reputation over decades, with some parents enrolling multiple children across different generations.
Professional and caring staffpatient teachersfamily-oriented approachstrong academics and curriculum - 5Madison Avenue Christian Child Care Center4.55 score4.8(11)
494 Madison Ave, Paterson, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 53 children
Reviews praise Madison Avenue Christian Child Care Center as a welcoming and supportive faith-based community. Parents consistently highlight the caring atmosphere, spiritual teachings, and strong sense of family within the church community.
welcoming environmentcaring staffstrong spiritual communityfamily-oriented - 6El Mundo De Colore/World Of Colors4.53 score4.8(10)
44 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 154 children
El Mundo de Colores receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and kindergarten preparation. The center is described as operating like an academy with structured classes and strong parent involvement. One negative review raised concerns about staff qualifications and language barriers.
Caring and professional staffwell-planned and educational curriculumstrong kindergarten preparationsafe environment - 7Saint Michael'S Jr. Day Nursery4.49 score4.9(6)
56 Birch Street, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Saint Michael's Jr. Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the exceptional care, education, and moral instruction provided by the sisters. Parents emphasize the attentive, loving, and observant teaching staff, with multiple reviewers recommending the facility without reservation.
caring and loving teachersexceptional educationstrong moral instructionattentive to individual child needs - 8Kidz Korner Learning Center4.48 score4.6(20)
750 Broadway, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children
Kidz Korner Learning Center in Paterson, NJ receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and positive impact on child development. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience significant learning gains, and form strong bonds with teachers. The center is noted for maintaining high cleanliness standards and providing engaging daily activities.
Caring and attentive staffchild enthusiasm for attendingsignificant academic and developmental progressdaily creative activities and learning engagement - 9Compassion House Outreach Center4.45 score4.9(5)
37 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Compassion House Outreach Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring staff, excellent hygiene, discipline, and attention to children. Parents express strong satisfaction with the facility and its childcare quality.
caring stafftreats children like their ownnice and friendly environmentgood hygiene - 10Boys & Girls Club Of Paterson/Passaic - School 44.32 score4.4(20)
55 Clinton Street, Paterson, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 270 children
Parents consistently praise Boys & Girls Club of Paterson/Passaic - School 4 as a safe, welcoming environment with engaging programs including academics, sports, arts, and swimming. Staff are noted as caring and dedicated to youth development, leadership, and character building. The facility serves as a valuable community resource where children feel a sense of belonging.
Safe and supportive environmentdedicated stafffun and engaging programsacademic support
Rating Distribution
Based on 45 daycares with Google ratings in Paterson
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 431 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Paterson, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Paterson zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07501 | 24 | 4.59 | 10 | |
| 07504 | 6 | 4.54 | 3 | |
| 07522 | 11 | 4.43 | 3 | |
| 07502 | 5 | 4.3 | 1 | |
| 07514 | 11 | 4.08 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Paterson (16–625 children)
Small
up to 30 children
7
Medium
31–75 children
24
Large
76–150 children
18
Very Large
150+ children
21
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Paterson based on parent reviews
Starlet Academy
103 N. Main Street, Paterson, NJ
Starlet Academy receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and clean facility. Parents report their children show significant development and growth while feeling loved and safe. The center is highlighted for strong communication, special events, and a welcoming environment from leadership to teachers.
Lavida Child Care Center III
279 Carroll Street, Paterson, NJ
Parents consistently praise La Vida Child Care Center III for excellent teaching staff, professional care, and strong child development outcomes. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the organized, hygienic environment and respectful treatment of students.
Loving Care Early Learning Center
31 Mcbride Avenue, Paterson, NJ
Loving Care Early Learning Center (also referred to as Tiny Steps) in Paterson receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional staff, caring teachers, and significant developmental progress in their children's speech, learning, and confidence. The facility is noted for its welcoming environment, daily activity updates, and early opening hours.
Hogar Infantil Child Care Center
560-566 Main Street, Paterson, NJ
Parents consistently praise Hogar Infantil Child Care Center for its caring and professional staff, strong academic curriculum, and family-oriented environment. Multiple reviews highlight the center's ability to prepare children well for kindergarten and emphasize teacher patience and dedication. The facility has maintained positive reputation over decades, with some parents enrolling multiple children across different generations.
El Mundo De Colore/World Of Colors
44 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ
El Mundo de Colores receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational curriculum, and kindergarten preparation. The center is described as operating like an academy with structured classes and strong parent involvement. One negative review raised concerns about staff qualifications and language barriers.
Saint Michael'S Jr. Day Nursery
56 Birch Street, Paterson, NJ
Saint Michael's Jr. Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the exceptional care, education, and moral instruction provided by the sisters. Parents emphasize the attentive, loving, and observant teaching staff, with multiple reviewers recommending the facility without reservation.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from intimate home-based centers to larger preschools, giving families plenty of choices to fit their specific needs. The directory highlights 58 facilities, with parents frequently praising the caring staff and clean, family-like atmospheres found within them. A notable concentration of high-performing centers exists in the 07524 zip code, which stands out for its exceptional average rating. This page helps you navigate these local options by focusing on the quality of care and community feedback rather than just raw numbers.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Paterson have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 45 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 431 parent reviews. Parents in Paterson most frequently praise daycares for dedicated staff, welcoming environment, and caring and dedicated staff.
When choosing a daycare in Paterson, 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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Feedback for Michael's Energy Factory is polarized, with one parent describing it as a good school while others report severe issues regarding safety, hygiene, and management. Critics allege that the facility is dirty, suffers from basement flooding and mold, and serves repetitive food, alongside complaints about incompetent staff and disorganization. In contrast, a single positive review highlights the school as being very good.
- Address
- 101 Oliver Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 684-2278
One parent highlights the caring staff and strong academic engagement, noting that children adapt quickly despite the neighborhood's reputation. Conversely, other parents report negative interactions with administration, citing rudeness, unprofessionalism, and cultural insensitivity from specific staff members.
- Address
- 69 -75 Montclair Avenue, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 977-8977
Some parents highlight the school's caring staff and positive early education environment, though one criticizes the administration for unprofessional and potentially biased behavior. A few reviewers note that the facility's location is less desirable, and one parent found the school calendar to result in excessive half-days and closures.
- Address
- 511 E. 22nd Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 977-8977
Mud Pies Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising the staff's warmth, care, and dedication to children's development. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about inconsistent staff professionalism, lack of structure, inadequate curriculum documentation, and alleged failure to properly document and address safety incidents.
- Address
- 186 Union Avenue, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 790-0533
NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Passaic County Community College, not a child development center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for affordable tuition, supportive professors, and student support programs, but criticism of staff professionalism, administrative inefficiency, and the Paterson location.
- Address
- One College Blvd, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 684-5913
One parent describes abusive treatment of a toddler, including physical force and verbal aggression by staff, alongside allegations of dishonest billing practices and unsanitary conditions. Another reviewer criticizes the staff and owner as unpleasant, though no specific details are provided.
- Address
- 39 E 39th Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 925-5517
- Address
- 437 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 595-8982
Parents report significant concerns regarding staff professionalism, organizational chaos, and inadequate nutrition, with one noting rude interactions and another citing unsupervised children during nap time. Feedback highlights a lack of hot meals, limited breakfast options, and unprofessional staff behavior, including discussing private matters with other workers.
- Address
- 484 East 24th Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 782-4899
This listing appears to be for a hospital's maternity and medical services, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the medical staff, doctors (especially Dr. Arash Emami), nurses, and quality of care across labor/delivery, emergency, and surgical departments. Parents highlight compassionate treatment, attentive staff, and positive outcomes.
- Address
- 800 Main Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 754-4433
- Address
- 430 Totowa Ave, #5, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 413-1600
- Address
- 277 6th Avenue, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 278-8787
- Address
- 200 Presidential Blvd, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 714-1251
One parent gives the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson School #18 a 5-star rating, highlighting soccer as a positive feature of the program.
- Address
- 51 E 18th Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 881-1740
- Address
- 30 Michigan Ave, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 881-1583
- Address
- 131 Haledon Avenue, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 790-9110
Parents praise The Salvation Army in Paterson for its helpful and friendly staff who provide assistance beyond daycare services, including food, furniture, and clothing vouchers. Reviews highlight the welcoming environment, multilingual support, and accessibility via public transportation. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed gratitude for the comprehensive support offered.
- Address
- 541 - 545 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 790-4817
Parents consistently praise this daycare center for its dedicated and caring staff, clean environment, and effective educational programs. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong developmental progress. One reviewer defended the center against negative comments, attributing them to misunderstanding.
- Address
- 116 Jackson Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 279-7067
- Address
- 500 E 37th Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 684-2320
Parents consistently praise the Paterson YMCA Pre-School for its caring, dedicated staff who treat children like their own. The facility is noted for strong academic advancement, engaging teaching methods, community focus, and creating a family-like environment. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting positive experiences across preschool and after-school programs.
- Address
- 128 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 684-2320
One parent reports that their child has learned significantly since enrolling, noting the center is set up like a school. Another reviewer appreciates the great teachers and staff, while a third comment focuses on the historic church building rather than childcare services.
- Address
- 2 - 4 Auburn Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 977-2236
- Address
- 48 Mercer Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 981-2063
- Address
- 433 Main Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 279-7100
- Address
- 295-315 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 282-7935
- Address
- 145 Presidential Blvd, Suite 2, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 595-6070
The Boys and Girls Club of Paterson receives unanimous 5-star ratings from reviewers who praise it as a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and teens. Parents and participants highlight the quality of staff, diverse programming including academics, sports, arts, and swimming, and the strong sense of community and belonging the organization provides.
- Address
- 264 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 279-3055
Parents consistently praise the Paterson YMCA Family Services Center for its caring staff, strong educational programs, and community-focused mission. Children in pre-K and after-school programs show measurable academic growth and emotional attachment to teachers. The facility is described as clean, accessible, and providing a family-like atmosphere.
- Address
- 128 Ward Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 684-2320
- Address
- 173 Haledon Avenue, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 956-1777
- Address
- 850 Market Street, Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 569-9944
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