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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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Palisade Children'S Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
413-36th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-7174
Guardian Angel Child Provider II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
700 Central Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 553-9559
Little Darlings
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Darlings Daycare in Union City, NJ receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, educational activities, and strong communication. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's development and safety.

Warm and caring staffclean and safe facilityengaging educational activities
Address
152 48th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 271-0972
Union City Boe Early Childhood At Eugenio Maria De Hostos Ce
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise this early childhood center for its dedicated staff, strong academic instruction, and supportive environment. Multiple reviews highlight significant developmental progress in children, with particular emphasis on early intervention and special education services. Safety and security are repeatedly noted as top priorities by parents.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong academic outcomesearly intervention and special education support
Address
2200 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 271-2310
Happy Times Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1
Address
910 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-0448
Precious Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
809 7th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 325-9779
Tatis Small World Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Tatis Small World Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, and strong communication through daily photo updates. The center is especially commended for its extended hours (7:30am-5:30pm), developmental support, and enrichment activities. All reviewers rate the facility 5/5 stars and express confidence in their children's safety and happiness.

Caring and attentive staffextended operating hours for PreKclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
132 32 Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-7132
Palisade Children Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Palisade Children Center receives highly polarized reviews with sharp divisions between satisfied and dissatisfied parents. Positive reviewers praise the caring teachers, communication tools like Class Dojo, and family-like atmosphere. Negative reviewers report inconsistent staff behavior, unhappy children, and concerns about professionalism and child treatment.

caring and engaging teachersClass Dojo communication with parentsfun activities
Address
4308 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-0160
Mrs P'S Small World II Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1011 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-0148
Shine Daycare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Shine Daycare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, organized staff, and engaging summer programs with field trips. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and develop strong bonds with the professional and responsible staff. One parent disagreed with the positive consensus but provided no specific details.

Clean facilityprofessional and caring stafforganized operations
Address
2404 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-1500
Home Away III Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Home Away III Care Center in Union City, NJ receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings praising the clean facility, professional and caring staff, strong educational programs, and safe environment. Parents report their children develop academically and socially while enjoying their time at the center.

Clean and well-organized facilityprofessional and caring staffstrong educational curriculum balanced with play
Address
508 25th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-7778
Mrs. P'S Small World
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2201 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-0148
Caring Hands Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Caring Hands has mixed reviews with six 5-star ratings praising staff warmth, child happiness, and quality care, but three 1-star reviews alleging discrimination, poor behavior management, inadequate supervision of injuries, and unprofessional staff conduct. Parents with positive experiences report children attending happily from infancy through after-school programs.

Friendly and attentive staffchildren happy and excited to attendquality meals
Address
4409 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 766-5100
Junior Prep Annex II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Junior Prep Annex II receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Some parents praise the caring teachers, child development, and positive experiences, while others report unprofessional staff, poor management, lack of preparedness, and feeling their children were treated as profit sources rather than valued students.

caring and friendly teacherschild learns and develops wellchildren arrive happy and engaged
Address
917 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-1856
Venecia Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Venecia Daycare (also referred to as Happy Times Day Care) for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term staff members who provide genuine care and the facility's welcoming atmosphere. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing confidence in the center's ability to support their children's growth and learning.

Professional and caring staffchild safetydevelopmental and learning activities
Address
717 6 Th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-2513
Happy Time Day Care & Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Happy Times Day Care for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term relationships with staff members and report their children are happy and learning. Recent management changes are noted positively.

Caring and professional staffsafe environmentlearning and developmental activities
Address
410 6th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-1221
Kiddie Corner 15th Street
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
427-15th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-6915
Smiling Faces Ed Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3300 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 867-8690
Le Petit Jardin
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2400 Kerrigan Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-2754
Junior Prep Preschool Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2413 Central Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-1856
Tata'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4110 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-7832
First United Methodist Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2213-15 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-9030
Miftaahul Uloom Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
501 15th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 223-9920

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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.