
Compare 53 child daycare & preschools in Union City. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Union City has 53 licensed child daycare & preschools with 416 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.25 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 53% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 07087 with 55 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on 47 daycares with Google ratings in Union City
Top qualities mentioned across 416 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Union City, based on parent reviews
Union City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07087 | 55 | 4.37 | 25 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Union City (15–403 children)
Small
up to 30 children
16
Medium
31–75 children
24
Large
76–150 children
12
Very Large
150+ children
3
Highest rated daycares in Union City based on parent reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Union City offers 53 childcare and preschool options, with 47 of them holding Google ratings. The 07087 zip code stands out as the best-rated area, averaging 4.4 stars across the entire facility count. Parents frequently highlight a family-like atmosphere and bilingual staff when sharing their experiences.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Union City have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 47 rated facilities, with 53% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 416 parent reviews. Parents in Union City most frequently praise daycares for family-like atmosphere, safe environment, and bilingual staff.
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.
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Parents highlight the center as an excellent choice, noting that staff are attentive and provide a calm environment where children, even those with limited prior socialization, settle in comfortably. Reviewers express high satisfaction with the peace of mind provided by the caregivers.
One parent highlights the facility's home-like atmosphere, friendly staff, and clean, organized environment. They also note the provision of homemade meals compliant with state nutritional regulations and the availability of an after-school program.
One parent describes the teachers at Jersey Kids as amazing during their daughter's preschool and PreK years. Another review indicates the school is excellent for their son, noting that everything went very well.
Reviewers highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, experienced staff, and specialized care for children with special needs, particularly autism. Parents appreciate the extended hours, including weekend care and Friday 'parents night out' events, noting that their children enjoy attending Monday through Saturday.
One parent describes the staff as loving and appreciates the quality of care provided to their daughter, who enjoyed attending. The reviewer expresses gratitude for the attentive supervision received.
A parent describes the center as a tight, family-oriented community where their child formed lasting friendships from age one and a half to five.
Parents highlight the center's caring staff and family-oriented environment, noting significant developmental improvements in toddlers and preschoolers, including speech and behavioral gains. Reviewers also appreciate the safe, well-trained atmosphere and affordable summer field trips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent recalls a highly positive childhood experience characterized by strong family values and staff who acted as second parents, while another notes that the environment can feel restrictive and boring at times. The few reviews so far mention that while the cook is caring, some teachers are perceived as rude, though others are described as nice and funny.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent highlights the excellent care and safety of the children, while another notes the friendliness and appealing environment for kids. A single review provides only a one-word comment without further detail.
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