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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Totowa, NJ

Compare 6 child daycare & preschools in Totowa. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Totowa, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
6
Avg rating
4.53/5
Parent reviews
28
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Totowa has 6 licensed child daycare & preschools with 28 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07512 zip code, averaging 4.53 stars across 7 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Totowa

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.

  1. 1
    Sweet Peas Learning Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    80 Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

    Sweet Peas Learning Center in Totowa, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication through cameras and the Tadpoles app. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress.

    Loving and attentive staffresponsive ownershipin-classroom camerasdaily photo/video updates via Tadpoles app
  2. 2
    Little Dreamers Early Learning Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(6)

    142 Totowa Rd -, Ste 3, Totowa, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Little Dreamers Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Most reviewers praise the director and staff as caring, helpful, and supportive, while a minority express serious concerns about staff carelessness and overall quality.

    caring and supportive staffkind directorexcellent servicepositive multi-child experiences

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Totowa

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Totowa, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.53avg rating
6 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Totowa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
075127
4.53
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Totowa (32–135 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Totowa based on parent reviews

Sweet Peas Learning Center

4.7(20)

80 Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ

Sweet Peas Learning Center in Totowa, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication through cameras and the Tadpoles app. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress.

Loving and attentive staffresponsive ownershipin-classroom cameras

Mud Pies Learning Center Of Totowa LLC

5(2)

785 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ

A parent notes their child has thrived from infancy to age three, highlighting significant growth in vocabulary, potty training, and social skills. Another reviewer describes the center as wonderful with hands-on, passionate teachers, while expressing a desire for future expansion to include first grade.

excellent vocabulary and social developmentsupportive and hands-on staffstrong parent-child relationship

Little Dreamers Early Learning Center

3.9(6)

142 Totowa Rd -, Ste 3, Totowa, NJ

Little Dreamers Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Most reviewers praise the director and staff as caring, helpful, and supportive, while a minority express serious concerns about staff carelessness and overall quality.

caring and supportive staffkind directorexcellent service

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Daycare types in Totowa

Child Daycare & Preschools 6Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Totowa, New Jersey

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Totowa, New Jersey, making up 86% 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 Totowa have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.53 stars. Our analysis covers 28 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Totowa, 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 Totowa

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Mud Pies Learning Center Of Totowa LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A parent notes their child has thrived from infancy to age three, highlighting significant growth in vocabulary, potty training, and social skills. Another reviewer describes the center as wonderful with hands-on, passionate teachers, while expressing a desire for future expansion to include first grade.

excellent vocabulary and social developmentsupportive and hands-on staffstrong parent-child relationship
Address
785 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 790-7302
Sweet Peas Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sweet Peas Learning Center in Totowa, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong educational programs, and excellent communication through cameras and the Tadpoles app. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable learning progress.

Loving and attentive staffresponsive ownershipin-classroom cameras
Address
80 Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 785-0417
Little Dreamers Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Little Dreamers Early Learning Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization between parents. Most reviewers praise the director and staff as caring, helpful, and supportive, while a minority express serious concerns about staff carelessness and overall quality.

caring and supportive staffkind directorexcellent service
Address
142 Totowa Rd -, Ste 3, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 904-3227
Kops For Kids S.A.C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 Crews Street, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 956-0010
Kops 4 Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
294 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 956-0010
Rainbow Connection Preschool INC. T/A Echo Glen Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
121 Sandra Dr, Totowa, NJ
Phone
(973) 256-1400

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Totowa, 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 Totowa have an average Google rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Totowa, 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
Totowa offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Church 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 Totowa for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Totowa 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.