16 Child Daycare & Preschools in Princeton, New Jersey
Browse all 16 child daycare & preschools in Princeton, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Princeton
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.
- 1Princeton Nursery School4.72 score4.9(20)
78 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Parents consistently praise Princeton Nursery School for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Reviewers highlight the school's commitment to diversity, affordability, enriching activities, and community support. Many report significant improvements in their children's social skills, vocabulary, and kindergarten readiness.
Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attentionstrong social-emotional supportacademic growth - 2Cherry Hill Nursery School4.69 score5(11)
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Cherry Hill Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the warm, nurturing environment and highly experienced teachers. The co-op model allowing parental involvement is frequently highlighted as a key strength that builds community. Children reportedly love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learning approachstrong community atmosphereparental involv - 3University League Nursery School4.67 score5(10)
457 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children
Parents consistently praise University League Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who create a welcoming community environment. The school emphasizes play-based learning with structured activities, hands-on science experiments, and strong parent involvement through its cooperative model. Families highlight the school's cultural diversity, flexibility, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development.
Warm and caring teachersplay-based learning approachexperienced and skilled staffcultural diversity - 4Knowledge Beginnings4.64 score4.8(20)
450 College Road E, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children
Knowledge Beginnings Princeton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and noticeable child development across social, emotional, and academic areas.
Caring and attentive staffengaging curriculumstrong parent-teacher communicationwarm and welcoming environment - 5Dupree Center For Children4.64 score4.8(20)
400 Emmons Drive, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Princeton for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, frequent communication, and sense of community. Multiple families plan to enroll additional children and report their kids are happy and excited to attend.
Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentstructure - 6Nassau Nursery School4.62 score5(8)
33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Nassau Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an excellent preschool with a strong community feel. Parents highlight the caring, skilled teachers, beautiful Princeton location within Trinity Church, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, arts, outdoor play, and personal attention to each child.
Excellent teachersnurturing environmentstrong parent communitybeautiful location and facilities - 7Lakeview Child Center At West Windsor4.43 score4.7(8)
707 Alexander Rd, Bldg 3 (Rear), Suite 306, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children
Lakeview Child Center at West Windsor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, extensive outdoor facilities, and convenient included services like meals and diapers. However, one parent reported significant concerns about hygiene practices, illness transmission, staffing gaps during meal times, and feeding challenges during their ~3 month attendance.
Caring and attentive teachersextensive shaded outdoor playgroundfl - 8The Nursery School At Ywca Princeton3.65 score3.5(12)
59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 56 children
The YWCA Princeton's Young Wonders Preschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising engaged, caring teachers and knowledgeable directors who actively participate in daily classroom activities. Parents report their children are happy, welcomed, and develop strong skills through age-appropriate, creative curriculum. One negative review specifically criticizes the after-care program at Community Park Elementary for disrespectful staff and management issues.
caring and engaged teachersactive directors who interact with children dailywarm and welcoming environmentage-appropriate curriculum with skill-building activities
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Princeton based on parent reviews
Princeton Nursery School
78 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ
Parents consistently praise Princeton Nursery School for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Reviewers highlight the school's commitment to diversity, affordability, enriching activities, and community support. Many report significant improvements in their children's social skills, vocabulary, and kindergarten readiness.
Cherry Hill Nursery School
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ
Cherry Hill Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the warm, nurturing environment and highly experienced teachers. The co-op model allowing parental involvement is frequently highlighted as a key strength that builds community. Children reportedly love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
University League Nursery School
457 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ
Parents consistently praise University League Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who create a welcoming community environment. The school emphasizes play-based learning with structured activities, hands-on science experiments, and strong parent involvement through its cooperative model. Families highlight the school's cultural diversity, flexibility, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development.
Knowledge Beginnings
450 College Road E, Princeton, NJ
Knowledge Beginnings Princeton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and noticeable child development across social, emotional, and academic areas.
Dupree Center For Children
400 Emmons Drive, Princeton, NJ
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Princeton for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, frequent communication, and sense of community. Multiple families plan to enroll additional children and report their kids are happy and excited to attend.
Nassau Nursery School
33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ
Nassau Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an excellent preschool with a strong community feel. Parents highlight the caring, skilled teachers, beautiful Princeton location within Trinity Church, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, arts, outdoor play, and personal attention to each child.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Princeton, New Jersey
There are 16 child daycare & preschools in Princeton, New Jersey, making up 76% of the 21 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.
When choosing a daycare in Princeton, 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 Princeton
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Nassau Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an excellent preschool with a strong community feel. Parents highlight the caring, skilled teachers, beautiful Princeton location within Trinity Church, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, arts, outdoor play, and personal attention to each child.
- Address
- 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 924-0566
Cherry Hill Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the warm, nurturing environment and highly experienced teachers. The co-op model allowing parental involvement is frequently highlighted as a key strength that builds community. Children reportedly love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 921-0489
Parents consistently praise University League Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who create a welcoming community environment. The school emphasizes play-based learning with structured activities, hands-on science experiments, and strong parent involvement through its cooperative model. Families highlight the school's cultural diversity, flexibility, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development.
- Address
- 457 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 924-9770
Parents consistently praise Princeton Nursery School for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Reviewers highlight the school's commitment to diversity, affordability, enriching activities, and community support. Many report significant improvements in their children's social skills, vocabulary, and kindergarten readiness.
- Address
- 78 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 921-8606
Knowledge Beginnings Princeton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and noticeable child development across social, emotional, and academic areas.
- Address
- 450 College Road E, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 720-0045
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Princeton for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, frequent communication, and sense of community. Multiple families plan to enroll additional children and report their kids are happy and excited to attend.
- Address
- 400 Emmons Drive, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 951-9866
- Address
- 225 Olden La, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 951-4699
Lakeview Child Center at West Windsor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, extensive outdoor facilities, and convenient included services like meals and diapers. However, one parent reported significant concerns about hygiene practices, illness transmission, staffing gaps during meal times, and feeding challenges during their ~3 month attendance.
- Address
- 707 Alexander Rd, Bldg 3 (Rear), Suite 306, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 987-0977
- Address
- 20-B Juniper Row, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 921-3503
- Address
- 2 Clay Street, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 497-9622
- Address
- Rt. 206 And Province Line Road, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 252-6200
Bright Horizons at Carnegie Center in Princeton receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviewers rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, nurturing environment, dedicated and caring teachers, and strong leadership. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show growth in confidence, curiosity, and development.
- Address
- 201 Carnegie Center Rd, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 419-0105
- Address
- 285 Rosedale Rd, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 731-1373
- Address
- 39 Magnolia La, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 497-9622
The Goddard School of Princeton receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the warm, nurturing environment, caring and professional staff, strong curriculum, and excellent communication. Children reportedly thrive academically and emotionally, with parents feeling confident and comfortable leaving their children in the school's care.
- Address
- 29 Emmons Dr, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 734-0909
- Address
- 185 Broadmead Street, Princeton, NJ
- Phone
- (609) 258-9600
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- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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