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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pompton Lakes, NJ

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Pompton Lakes. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pompton Lakes, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
9
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Pompton Lakes offers 2 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pompton Lakes

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.

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    Little Lamb Children'S Center
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    400 Ramapo Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Little Lamb Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, personalized learning, and child development. However, one parent raised concerns about staff being assigned cleaning duties during operating hours and sick children being admitted to the facility.

    Exceptional care and child developmentwarm and professional staffpersonalized learning approachsafe and nurturing environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Pompton Lakes

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Pompton Lakes, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pompton Lakes (32–60 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pompton Lakes based on parent reviews

Enchanted Learning Daycare & Preschool

5(4)

235 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Parents describe Enchanted Learning Daycare & Preschool as a warm, family-owned center where attentive staff make children feel immediately welcome and loved. Reviewers highlight significant educational and social growth, noting that children often enjoy the activities so much they do not want to leave.

welcoming atmosphereattentive and kind staffstrong educational and social progress

Little Lamb Children'S Center

4.4(5)

400 Ramapo Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ

Little Lamb Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, personalized learning, and child development. However, one parent raised concerns about staff being assigned cleaning duties during operating hours and sick children being admitted to the facility.

Exceptional care and child developmentwarm and professional staffpersonalized learning approach

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Daycare types in Pompton Lakes

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Headstart Programs 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, making up 50% of the 4 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 Pompton Lakes have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes

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Enchanted Learning Daycare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents describe Enchanted Learning Daycare & Preschool as a warm, family-owned center where attentive staff make children feel immediately welcome and loved. Reviewers highlight significant educational and social growth, noting that children often enjoy the activities so much they do not want to leave.

welcoming atmosphereattentive and kind staffstrong educational and social progress
Address
235 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 885-3086
Little Lamb Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Lamb Children's Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, personalized learning, and child development. However, one parent raised concerns about staff being assigned cleaning duties during operating hours and sick children being admitted to the facility.

Exceptional care and child developmentwarm and professional staffpersonalized learning approach
Address
400 Ramapo Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 835-2236

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, out of 4 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 Pompton Lakes have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Pompton Lakes, 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
Pompton Lakes offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Pompton Lakes for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pompton Lakes 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.