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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in South Amboy, NJ

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in South Amboy. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

South Amboy, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
41
Top rated (4.5+)
0

South Amboy has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 41 parent reviews averaging 4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Amboy

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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    Children'S Center For Learning Of South Amboy
    4 score
    4(19)

    148 North Broadway, South Amboy, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Center for Learning of South Amboy for its caring, dedicated staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong social and academic growth. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

    Caring and passionate staffsmall class sizesprivate playgroundfree lunches

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in South Amboy

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in South Amboy, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

South Amboy zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
088797
4
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Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in South Amboy (30–215 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in South Amboy based on parent reviews

Children'S Center For Learning Of South Amboy

4(19)

148 North Broadway, South Amboy, NJ

Parents consistently praise Children's Center for Learning of South Amboy for its caring, dedicated staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong social and academic growth. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Caring and passionate staffsmall class sizesprivate playground

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Daycare types in South Amboy

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in South Amboy, New Jersey

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in South Amboy, New Jersey, making up 71% of the 7 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 South Amboy have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4 stars. Our analysis covers 41 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in South Amboy, 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 South Amboy

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Children'S Center For Learning Of South Amboy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Children's Center for Learning of South Amboy for its caring, dedicated staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong social and academic growth. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Caring and passionate staffsmall class sizesprivate playground
Address
148 North Broadway, South Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 727-7373
The B.A.S.C. Network At South Amboy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
249 John Street, South Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 525-9662
South Amboy Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are for the South Amboy YMCA facility, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the gym, pool facilities, swimming instruction, and staff friendliness. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and offering diverse programs including fitness classes, swimming lessons, and party services.

Excellent swimming instruction and classeshigh-quality gym equipmentclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
200 John T. O'Leary Blvd, South Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 553-9622
Acelero Learning - South Amboy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
249 John Street, South Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 316-8409
Acelero Learning - South Amboy
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent describes the program as amazing with teachers who are sweet and lovely, noting that their children have blossomed. In contrast, another reviewer reports a hostile interaction with front desk staff, describing the employee as mean and unresponsive.

blossoming childrensweet teacherslovely staff
Address
310 Augusta Street, South Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 316-8409

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in South Amboy, New Jersey, out of 7 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 South Amboy have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in South Amboy, 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
South Amboy offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 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 South Amboy for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in South Amboy 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.