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53 Child Daycare & Preschools in Union City, New Jersey

Browse all 53 child daycare & preschools in Union City, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Union City

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

    1905-1907 Kerrigan Avenue, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Parents consistently praise Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow for its warm, caring staff, clean facilities, and balanced approach to education and play. Children show strong developmental progress, and parents appreciate the accessible hours, meal services, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

    Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesreasonable pricesflexible hours (early/late)
  2. 2

    118 37th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Parents consistently praise Tiny Seed as an excellent daycare with caring, professional staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (some 5+ years) and high satisfaction with educational activities and child safety. One parent noted previous concerns about early closing hours (4pm), though this was reportedly extended to 5pm upon request.

    Caring and professional staffchild safety and securityeducational activities and academic progressresponsive management to parent concerns
  3. 3

    307 33rd Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    Borja Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, second-home environment with dedicated staff and management. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, structured schedule, bilingual staff, and special attention to children's individual needs, including those with autism.

    Caring and loving staffclean facilitystructured daily schedulebilingual staff
  4. 4

    708 West Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Angel's World Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent, caring teachers, quality education following Union City public school curriculum, homemade meals prepared fresh daily, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend, and feel at home in a clean, organized environment.

    Excellent and caring teachershomemade meals prepared fresh dailychild development and lear
  5. 5

    510-35th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 225 children

    Union City Early Childhood Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, effective communication, and clean, safe environment. One parent reported concerns about limited activities, strict rules perceived as unfair, and expired food items during the school year.

    Caring and communicative staffclean and safe facilityqualified and organized teachersstrong director leadership
  6. 6

    701 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Parents consistently praise Reino Magico as a safe, nurturing learning environment where children are happy and engaged. They highlight the qualified and caring staff, effective communication through daily activity apps, and measurable academic progress. Children reportedly enjoy attending and families feel confident in the center's operations.

    Qualified and loving teacherssafe and nurturing environmenteffective parent communication via appstrong academic learning outcomes
  7. 7
    Alice In Wonderland
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    725 - 17th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Alice in Wonderland is a center-based daycare in Union City, NJ with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the attentive staff, clean facility, and caring environment where children feel at home and enjoy learning. Staff members Ms. Consuelo and Ms. Koala are specifically highlighted for their dedication and affectionate care.

    Attentive staffclean facilitylarge playgroundcaring and loving environment
  8. 8

    301 45 Th Street Rear, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    La Edad de Oro Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and warm family-like environment. Parents highlight strong staff-child bonds, excellent communication, cleanliness, and genuine concern for both children's development and parental peace of mind. The center is recommended for families seeking reliable, compassionate early childhood care.

    Caring and loving staffstrong staff-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
  9. 9
    The Learning Depot Corp
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    811- 813 11th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

    The Learning Depot Corp receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with many noting their children are excited to attend and have formed strong bonds with teachers.

    Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityattentive to individual child needsfun and educational activities
  10. 10

    406 11th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

    Little Amber Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for attentive, caring staff and a family-owned environment that makes families feel safe. Parents highlight the quality summer programs, engaging activities, and professional, friendly personnel. Multiple reviewers span decades, with some having attended as children themselves and now trusting the center with their own kids.

    attentive and caring stafffamily-ownedprofessionalengaging summer programs

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Union City based on parent reviews

Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow LLC

4.8(20)

1905-1907 Kerrigan Avenue, Union City, NJ

Parents consistently praise Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow for its warm, caring staff, clean facilities, and balanced approach to education and play. Children show strong developmental progress, and parents appreciate the accessible hours, meal services, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesreasonable prices

The Tiny Seed Of The Big Future Children Care Center

4.8(20)

118 37th Street, Union City, NJ

Parents consistently praise Tiny Seed as an excellent daycare with caring, professional staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (some 5+ years) and high satisfaction with educational activities and child safety. One parent noted previous concerns about early closing hours (4pm), though this was reportedly extended to 5pm upon request.

Caring and professional staffchild safety and securityeducational activities and academic progress

Borja Day Care Center INC.

4.7(20)

307 33rd Street, Union City, NJ

Borja Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, second-home environment with dedicated staff and management. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, structured schedule, bilingual staff, and special attention to children's individual needs, including those with autism.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitystructured daily schedule

Angel'S World Day Care Center

4.7(18)

708 West Street, Union City, NJ

Angel's World Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent, caring teachers, quality education following Union City public school curriculum, homemade meals prepared fresh daily, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend, and feel at home in a clean, organized environment.

Excellent and caring teachershomemade meals prepared fresh dailychild development and lear

Union City Early Childhood Learning Center

4.8(9)

510-35th Street, Union City, NJ

Union City Early Childhood Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, effective communication, and clean, safe environment. One parent reported concerns about limited activities, strict rules perceived as unfair, and expired food items during the school year.

Caring and communicative staffclean and safe facilityqualified and organized teachers

Reino Magico INC. Day Care Center

4.9(6)

701 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ

Parents consistently praise Reino Magico as a safe, nurturing learning environment where children are happy and engaged. They highlight the qualified and caring staff, effective communication through daily activity apps, and measurable academic progress. Children reportedly enjoy attending and families feel confident in the center's operations.

Qualified and loving teacherssafe and nurturing environmenteffective parent communication via app

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Union City, New Jersey

There are 53 child daycare & preschools in Union City, New Jersey, making up 96% of the 55 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 Union City, 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 Union City

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Home Away Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2414 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 232-4281
St. Anthony Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
700 Central Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 330-8860
Alphabets INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1617-1619 West Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 866-3929
Jersey Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2004-2006 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-8600
Angels Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2801 Central Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 866-3636
N.A.C.A.W. Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
308 - 38th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 271-9308
Palisade Children Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
321 - 37th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 617-5636
Little P'S Small World Daycare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2201 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lollipop Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1015 West Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-2903
The Hudson Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
118 - 49th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 974-9800
Tiny Seed Of The Big Future Childcare Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
532-A 38th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 223-6500
Tata'S Kids INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
301-43rd Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-3704
Alice In Wonderland
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Alice in Wonderland is a center-based daycare in Union City, NJ with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the attentive staff, clean facility, and caring environment where children feel at home and enjoy learning. Staff members Ms. Consuelo and Ms. Koala are specifically highlighted for their dedication and affectionate care.

Attentive staffclean facilitylarge playground
Address
725 - 17th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 223-4488
Reino Magico INC. Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Reino Magico as a safe, nurturing learning environment where children are happy and engaged. They highlight the qualified and caring staff, effective communication through daily activity apps, and measurable academic progress. Children reportedly enjoy attending and families feel confident in the center's operations.

Qualified and loving teacherssafe and nurturing environmenteffective parent communication via app
Address
701 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-3358
Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow for its warm, caring staff, clean facilities, and balanced approach to education and play. Children show strong developmental progress, and parents appreciate the accessible hours, meal services, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesreasonable prices
Address
1905-1907 Kerrigan Avenue, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 330-9040
The Tiny Seed Of The Big Future Children Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Tiny Seed as an excellent daycare with caring, professional staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (some 5+ years) and high satisfaction with educational activities and child safety. One parent noted previous concerns about early closing hours (4pm), though this was reportedly extended to 5pm upon request.

Caring and professional staffchild safety and securityeducational activities and academic progress
Address
118 37th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 223-6500
Union City Early Childhood Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Union City Early Childhood Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, effective communication, and clean, safe environment. One parent reported concerns about limited activities, strict rules perceived as unfair, and expired food items during the school year.

Caring and communicative staffclean and safe facilityqualified and organized teachers
Address
510-35th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 558-0118
Abc Day Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
511 - 30th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 866-6070
Angel'S World Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Angel's World Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent, caring teachers, quality education following Union City public school curriculum, homemade meals prepared fresh daily, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend, and feel at home in a clean, organized environment.

Excellent and caring teachershomemade meals prepared fresh dailychild development and lear
Address
708 West Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 325-0024
Borja Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Borja Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, second-home environment with dedicated staff and management. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, structured schedule, bilingual staff, and special attention to children's individual needs, including those with autism.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitystructured daily schedule
Address
307 33rd Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-0425
Little Amber Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Amber Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for attentive, caring staff and a family-owned environment that makes families feel safe. Parents highlight the quality summer programs, engaging activities, and professional, friendly personnel. Multiple reviewers span decades, with some having attended as children themselves and now trusting the center with their own kids.

attentive and caring stafffamily-ownedprofessional
Address
406 11th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-5052
La Edad De Oro Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

La Edad de Oro Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and warm family-like environment. Parents highlight strong staff-child bonds, excellent communication, cleanliness, and genuine concern for both children's development and parental peace of mind. The center is recommended for families seeking reliable, compassionate early childhood care.

Caring and loving staffstrong staff-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parents
Address
301 45 Th Street Rear, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-1705
Little Blossom Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Little Blossom Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring and professional staff, strong parent communication through the Bloomz app, and safe, clean environment that supports child development. One parent reported significant facility maintenance issues and concerns about heating and outdoor time management.

caring and welcoming staffstrong parent-teacher communicationeducational support (literacy skills)
Address
200-19th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-0700
Academia Learning & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2900 Bergenline Ave (Rear), Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-1335
Kidz City Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kidz City for exceptional care, warm staff, and positive developmental outcomes. Children reportedly transition well from home, look forward to attending, and make significant progress in learning and social skills. Parents feel confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Responsive and prompt communicationwarm and dedicated staffbilingual (English/Spanish) instruction
Address
408 40th Street Ground Floor, Union City, NJ
Phone
(917) 806-8488
The Learning Depot Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Learning Depot Corp receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with many noting their children are excited to attend and have formed strong bonds with teachers.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityattentive to individual child needs
Address
811- 813 11th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 766-6355
Angels Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Angels Learning Center II receives consistently high praise from parents who value the staff's genuine care, attention to detail, and child development support. Parents report feeling secure leaving their children in the center's hands and highlight the facility's curriculum quality, cleanliness, and accommodating approach to individual needs.

Caring and genuine staffstrong child development outcomesattentive to individual needs and concerns
Address
1315 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 866-1850
Hold My Hand Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hold My Hand Day Care Center in Union City receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviewed parents gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the caring, dedicated staff, safe environment, and developmental support for children. Parents emphasize strong teacher-child relationships, successful milestone achievement, and a bilingual, family-like atmosphere.

Caring and loving staffsafe and stimulating environmentdevelopmental milestone support (potty training
Address
301 - 23rd Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 223-5437
Union City Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Union City Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, convenient before/after care services, and attentive attention to children's individual needs including allergies and development. The facility is described as a trusted, second-home environment where children thrive.

Caring and professional staff at all levelsexcellent communication with parentsconvenient before and after care services
Address
219 47th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-2754
Spanish American Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Spanish American Day Care Center for exceptional care, professionalism, and communication. Staff members across all levels (teachers, aides, directors, and support staff) receive high marks for attentiveness and training. The center is noted for accommodating allergies, providing before/after care, meals, and strong educational programs with regular parent updates.

Experienced and well-trained staffexcellent communication with parentsallergy accommodations with alternative meal options
Address
411- 413 44th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-2096

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Frequently asked questions

There are 53 child daycare & preschools daycares in Union City, New Jersey, out of 55 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Union City, 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
Union City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 53 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Union City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Union City 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.