Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Tenafly, NJ
Compare 10 child daycare & preschools in Tenafly. Average rating: 4.42/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tenafly, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 10
- Avg rating
- 4.42/5
- Parent reviews
- 67
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Tenafly has 10 licensed child daycare & preschools with 67 parent reviews averaging 4.42/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07670 zip code, averaging 4.42 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tenafly
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.
- 1Bright Angels LLC Dba Tenafly Tle4.72 score4.9(20)
87 Country Road, Tenafly, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children
Parents consistently praise Bright Angels LLC DBA Tenafly TLE as an excellent daycare center with highly dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Children show significant academic and social-emotional growth, and parents appreciate the convenient location, responsive communication via the TLE app, and welcoming environment created by management and teachers. All reviewers recommend the facility without reservation.
Caring and attentive teachersstrong acade - 2Jcc On The Palisades Nursery School4.48 score4.6(20)
411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 348 children
Parents consistently praise JCC on the Palisades Nursery School as an excellent community hub with welcoming staff and high-quality programming. The facility offers comprehensive services including early childhood programs, after-school activities, summer camp, and extensive recreational amenities. Reviewers highlight the nurturing environment, caring teachers, and strong sense of community.
Caring and friendly staffnurturing early childhood programsengaging summer campexcellent facilities (pools - 3Tenafly Recreation Summer Camp4.35 score4.5(12)
10 Sunset La, Tenafly, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 400 children
Parents consistently praise the Tenafly Recreation Summer Camp for its excellent leadership, community involvement opportunities, and quality facilities. Reviews highlight appreciation for outdoor recreational programs, sports activities, and well-maintained public spaces. Overall, this facility receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community.
Friendly and effective leadershipcommunity connectionsoutdoor sports programsFriday night lights - 4Children'S Corner4.05 score4.1(5)
34 W Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Corner Preschool for its dedicated and nurturing staff, small class sizes, and clean, safe environment. Children show strong academic progress and social development, with successful transitions to kindergarten. Parents appreciate the open-door policy and transparent communication with staff.
Dedicated and nurturing staffsmall class sizescleanliness and safetyexpansive outdoor play area
Rating Distribution
Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Tenafly
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tenafly zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07670 | 10 | 4.42 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tenafly (35–400 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
1
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tenafly based on parent reviews
Bright Angels LLC Dba Tenafly Tle
87 Country Road, Tenafly, NJ
Parents consistently praise Bright Angels LLC DBA Tenafly TLE as an excellent daycare center with highly dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Children show significant academic and social-emotional growth, and parents appreciate the convenient location, responsive communication via the TLE app, and welcoming environment created by management and teachers. All reviewers recommend the facility without reservation.
Jcc On The Palisades Nursery School
411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ
Parents consistently praise JCC on the Palisades Nursery School as an excellent community hub with welcoming staff and high-quality programming. The facility offers comprehensive services including early childhood programs, after-school activities, summer camp, and extensive recreational amenities. Reviewers highlight the nurturing environment, caring teachers, and strong sense of community.
Tween Tot Preschool At Trinity Lutheran Church
430 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ
One parent describes the church's pastor as an amazing person and highlights the wonderful experience with the pastor and congregation. Another reviewer notes excellent service and fellowship, while a third simply calls it a lovely church.
Tenafly Recreation Summer Camp
10 Sunset La, Tenafly, NJ
Parents consistently praise the Tenafly Recreation Summer Camp for its excellent leadership, community involvement opportunities, and quality facilities. Reviews highlight appreciation for outdoor recreational programs, sports activities, and well-maintained public spaces. Overall, this facility receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community.
Children'S Corner
34 W Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ
Parents consistently praise Children's Corner Preschool for its dedicated and nurturing staff, small class sizes, and clean, safe environment. Children show strong academic progress and social development, with successful transitions to kindergarten. Parents appreciate the open-door policy and transparent communication with staff.
Temple Sinai Early Childhood
1 Engle Street, Tenafly, NJ
One parent describes the center as an amazing school with wonderful teachers, expressing strong affection for the program. The single review highlights a highly positive experience without noting any drawbacks.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tenafly, New Jersey
There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Tenafly, New Jersey. 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 Tenafly have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.42 stars. Our analysis covers 67 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Tenafly, 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 Tenafly
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One parent describes the church's pastor as an amazing person and highlights the wonderful experience with the pastor and congregation. Another reviewer notes excellent service and fellowship, while a third simply calls it a lovely church.
- Address
- 430 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 568-8821
Parents consistently praise Bright Angels LLC DBA Tenafly TLE as an excellent daycare center with highly dedicated staff and strong educational programs. Children show significant academic and social-emotional growth, and parents appreciate the convenient location, responsive communication via the TLE app, and welcoming environment created by management and teachers. All reviewers recommend the facility without reservation.
- Address
- 87 Country Road, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 227-7500
Parents consistently praise JCC on the Palisades Nursery School as an excellent community hub with welcoming staff and high-quality programming. The facility offers comprehensive services including early childhood programs, after-school activities, summer camp, and extensive recreational amenities. Reviewers highlight the nurturing environment, caring teachers, and strong sense of community.
- Address
- 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 569-7900
Parents consistently praise the Tenafly Recreation Summer Camp for its excellent leadership, community involvement opportunities, and quality facilities. Reviews highlight appreciation for outdoor recreational programs, sports activities, and well-maintained public spaces. Overall, this facility receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community.
- Address
- 10 Sunset La, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 871-3008
Parents consistently praise Children's Corner Preschool for its dedicated and nurturing staff, small class sizes, and clean, safe environment. Children show strong academic progress and social development, with successful transitions to kindergarten. Parents appreciate the open-door policy and transparent communication with staff.
- Address
- 34 W Clinton Ave, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 894-0555
One parent describes the center as an amazing school with wonderful teachers, expressing strong affection for the program. The single review highlights a highly positive experience without noting any drawbacks.
- Address
- 1 Engle Street, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 568-6867
- Address
- 426 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 816-8343
Jack in the Box Early Learning Center in Tenafly receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the strong teacher-student relationships, clean facility, and child development support. Children reportedly arrive happy and feel genuinely cared for by teachers and leadership.
- Address
- 55 Magnolia Avenue, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 816-9471
- Address
- 91 West Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 894-8300
- Address
- 111 Magnolia Avenue, Tenafly, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 871-3008
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Frequently asked questions
- 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