Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Sparta, NJ
Compare 12 child daycare & preschools in Sparta. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Sparta, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 12
- Avg rating
- 5/5
- Parent reviews
- 36
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Sparta has 12 licensed child daycare & preschools with 36 parent reviews averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07871 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Sparta
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.
- 1Alpine Montessori4.55 score5(6)
57 Main Street, Sparta, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Alpine Montessori receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the school's Montessori approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children enter kindergarten academically advanced while developing excellent social-emotional skills, respect, and discipline. The clean, organized environment and dedicated staff are consistently highlighted as standout features.
Experienced and caring teachersMontessori philosophystrong academic preparation for kindergartensocial-emotional development
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Sparta
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Sparta, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Sparta zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07871 | 13 | 5 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Sparta (15–165 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Sparta based on parent reviews
Alpine Montessori
57 Main Street, Sparta, NJ
Alpine Montessori receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the school's Montessori approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children enter kindergarten academically advanced while developing excellent social-emotional skills, respect, and discipline. The clean, organized environment and dedicated staff are consistently highlighted as standout features.
Sparta Parks And Recreation "Circle Of Friends" Pre-School
22 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ
A single review describes the location as having ample parking and restrooms, with outdoor space suitable for tents and pet walking, while noting visibility of games from Mohawk Avenue School. The feedback highlights the facility's spaciousness and accessibility rather than specific childcare activities. No negative aspects were reported in the available feedback.
Oak Tree Preschool
200 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and notes that the environment is great for children. This single review highlights a positive experience with the program's atmosphere and team.
Oak Tree Preschool
27 W Shore Trail, Sparta, NJ
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and highlights the environment as being great for children.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Sparta, New Jersey
There are 12 child daycare & preschools in Sparta, New Jersey, making up 92% of the 13 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 Sparta have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 36 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Sparta, 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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A single review describes the location as having ample parking and restrooms, with outdoor space suitable for tents and pet walking, while noting visibility of games from Mohawk Avenue School. The feedback highlights the facility's spaciousness and accessibility rather than specific childcare activities. No negative aspects were reported in the available feedback.
- Address
- 22 Woodport Rd, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 729-2383
Alpine Montessori receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the school's Montessori approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong academic outcomes. Parents report their children enter kindergarten academically advanced while developing excellent social-emotional skills, respect, and discipline. The clean, organized environment and dedicated staff are consistently highlighted as standout features.
- Address
- 57 Main Street, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 726-0349
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and notes that the environment is great for children. This single review highlights a positive experience with the program's atmosphere and team.
- Address
- 200 Woodport Road, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 729-1108
One parent describes the staff as wonderful and highlights the environment as being great for children.
- Address
- 27 W Shore Trail, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 729-4185
- Address
- 60 Glen Road, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 304-4186
- Address
- 26 Gail Court, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (862) 432-9322
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Sparta for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Children show strong developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending. Multiple parents report smooth transitions even for children who were initially anxious about daycare.
- Address
- 107 Main Street, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 726-4110
- Address
- 32 Main Street, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 726-7513
- Address
- 11 Park Lake Road, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 383-2213
- Address
- 18 Mohawk Avenue, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 919-6921
- Address
- 100 Stanhope Rd, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 383-2213
Kiddie Academy of Sparta receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with six 5-star reviews highlighting caring, experienced staff, strong curriculum, and significant child development. Parents consistently praise the teachers' dedication and attentiveness. One 1-star review states the facility is inadequate but provides no specific details.
- Address
- 233 Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 726-8766
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