
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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One parent highlights the center's family-oriented environment, noting that teachers are caring and interactive, with another praising a specific staff member who made a child's birthday special. However, a separate review criticizes the facility for prioritizing money over childcare, citing strict late pickup fees and claiming the program fails to provide academic support.
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.
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.
Parents highlight the caring staff and positive learning environment for preschool and after-school programs, with one family noting their child's strong development and trust in the teachers. However, other parents report serious concerns regarding staff conduct, including allegations of mistreatment and unfair expulsion, as well as language barriers for non-Spanish speakers.
One parent highlights the owner's kindness and the overall positive atmosphere, while another criticizes unreliable transportation logistics that caused significant work schedule conflicts. The limited feedback presents conflicting experiences regarding staff support and operational reliability.
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.
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.
One parent describes Mrs. P's Small World II Day Care Center as a highly positive experience, praising the staff and confirming satisfaction with multiple children's attendance. In contrast, another parent strongly advises against the facility, calling it horrible and claiming it fails to empower children despite following a curriculum.
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.
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.
One parent enthusiastically recommends the center, citing satisfaction with care for multiple children across different ages. Conversely, another parent strongly advises against attendance, describing the facility as horrible and criticizing the curriculum and overall environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One parent describes the daycare as very good but notes that black stones in the playground leave children very dirty and are too hard for them.
Reviewers describe the center as an exceptional and highly recommended environment for children's learning. One parent considers it the best daycare for their child, while another praises the facility as an amazing place for kids to learn.
Parents highlight a warm, family-like atmosphere where teachers demonstrate genuine care and love for children. Reviewers note significant academic progress, with children learning letters, words, and spelling, alongside positive interactions with staff.
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