Best Child Daycare & Preschools in West Orange, NJ
Compare 13 child daycare & preschools in West Orange. Average rating: 4.76/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
West Orange, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 13
- Avg rating
- 4.76/5
- Parent reviews
- 128
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
West Orange has 13 licensed child daycare & preschools with 128 parent reviews averaging 4.76/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 82% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07052 zip code, averaging 4.76 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Orange
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.
- 1Milza'Z Kidz Academy LLC4.75 score5(15)
11 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children
Milza'z Kidz Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the attentive, loving staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean, well-maintained facilities, bilingual learning opportunities, and strong sense of community. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and care.
Attentive and caring staffbilingual education (Spanish)clean and beautiful facilitiesstrong developmental focus - 2Playhouse INC.4.72 score4.9(20)
88 Franklin Ave, West Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Playhouse Inc. receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as a warm, welcoming community-focused daycare with nurturing teachers and play-based learning. Parents consistently highlight the school's inclusive environment, strong parent involvement through cooperative programs, and their children's happiness and development. The facility is noted for making families feel at home while fostering compassion, independence, and meaningful relationships.
Warm and welcoming environmentpatient and kind teachersplay-based learning approachchild-centered education - 3The Kids Palace II LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
85 Whittlesey Avenue, West Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
The Kids Palace II receives unanimous praise from parents for exceptional care and education. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and life skills. Director Ms. Joy and her staff are consistently highlighted for being warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
Caring and attentive staffStrong academic growth and early literacy developmentDirector Ms. Joy highly responsive and availableNurturing family-friendly environment - 4Tutor Time Childcare4.64 score4.8(20)
481 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 175 children
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time West Orange for its caring, attentive staff with low turnover, excellent communication through the Sprout app with daily updates and photos, and a nurturing learning environment where children thrive socially and academically. Multiple families have enrolled infants as young as 4 months old and report their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-supported in their development.
caring and loving staffexperienced teachers (many with 10+ years tenure)low staff turnoverfrequent communication and daily updates via Sprout app - 5Congregation Ahawas Achim B'Nai J & D4.58 score4.9(9)
700 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 87 children
This facility appears to be a synagogue rather than a daycare center. Reviews praise it as a large, modern Orthodox congregation in West Orange with multiple prayer services and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Vibrant and dynamic communityfriendly and welcoming peoplemultiple minyan options including Ashkenazi and Sephardic servicesconvenient location - 6Valley Settlement House Child Care Center4.47 score4.7(10)
33-41 Tompkins Street, West Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Valley Settlement House Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and supportive staff, engaging curriculum, and quality activities. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides balanced meals. One parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline in 2019 that resulted in police involvement and investigation.
Friendly and supportive staffengaging curriculumweekly trips and activitiesclean facility - 7First Mountain Pre-School3.94 score3.9(9)
270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 69 children
First Mountain Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the experienced staff, literature-based curriculum, and positive long-term academic outcomes for their children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about director professionalism, lack of accommodation for young or struggling children, and inadequate care standards.
experienced and stable staffliterature-based curriculumcreative teaching methodsnurturing environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in West Orange
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 128 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in West Orange, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
West Orange zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07052 | 17 | 4.76 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in West Orange (13–357 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in West Orange based on parent reviews
Milza'Z Kidz Academy LLC
11 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Milza'z Kidz Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the attentive, loving staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean, well-maintained facilities, bilingual learning opportunities, and strong sense of community. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and care.
Playhouse INC.
88 Franklin Ave, West Orange, NJ
Playhouse Inc. receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as a warm, welcoming community-focused daycare with nurturing teachers and play-based learning. Parents consistently highlight the school's inclusive environment, strong parent involvement through cooperative programs, and their children's happiness and development. The facility is noted for making families feel at home while fostering compassion, independence, and meaningful relationships.
The Kids Palace II LLC
85 Whittlesey Avenue, West Orange, NJ
The Kids Palace II receives unanimous praise from parents for exceptional care and education. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and life skills. Director Ms. Joy and her staff are consistently highlighted for being warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
Tutor Time Childcare
481 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time West Orange for its caring, attentive staff with low turnover, excellent communication through the Sprout app with daily updates and photos, and a nurturing learning environment where children thrive socially and academically. Multiple families have enrolled infants as young as 4 months old and report their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-supported in their development.
Valley Settlement House Child Care Center
33-41 Tompkins Street, West Orange, NJ
Valley Settlement House Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and supportive staff, engaging curriculum, and quality activities. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides balanced meals. One parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline in 2019 that resulted in police involvement and investigation.
West Orange Community House And Boys & Girls Club INC.
242 Main Street, West Orange, NJ
One parent describes the program as providing good education, contributing to a perfect rating for this center-based facility in West Orange.
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Daycare types in West Orange
Child Daycare & Preschools in West Orange, New Jersey
There are 13 child daycare & preschools in West Orange, New Jersey, making up 76% of the 17 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 West Orange have an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 82% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 128 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in West Orange, 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 West Orange
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One parent describes the program as providing good education, contributing to a perfect rating for this center-based facility in West Orange.
- Address
- 242 Main Street, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 736-1282
Milza'z Kidz Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the attentive, loving staff and nurturing environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Parents highlight the clean, well-maintained facilities, bilingual learning opportunities, and strong sense of community. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and care.
- Address
- 11 Hutton Avenue, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 493-8559
One parent describes the education at this center-based program as good, noting a 5/5 rating for the service provided.
- Address
- 289 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 736-1282
Playhouse Inc. receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as a warm, welcoming community-focused daycare with nurturing teachers and play-based learning. Parents consistently highlight the school's inclusive environment, strong parent involvement through cooperative programs, and their children's happiness and development. The facility is noted for making families feel at home while fostering compassion, independence, and meaningful relationships.
- Address
- 88 Franklin Ave, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 736-9451
The Kids Palace II receives unanimous praise from parents for exceptional care and education. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academics, social skills, and life skills. Director Ms. Joy and her staff are consistently highlighted for being warm, communicative, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing.
- Address
- 85 Whittlesey Avenue, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 731-9800
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time West Orange for its caring, attentive staff with low turnover, excellent communication through the Sprout app with daily updates and photos, and a nurturing learning environment where children thrive socially and academically. Multiple families have enrolled infants as young as 4 months old and report their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-supported in their development.
- Address
- 481 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 731-2590
Valley Settlement House Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and supportive staff, engaging curriculum, and quality activities. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and provides balanced meals. One parent reported a serious incident involving physical discipline in 2019 that resulted in police involvement and investigation.
- Address
- 33-41 Tompkins Street, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 678-2550
One parent highlights the center's long-term care for infants, praising the staff's kindness, attentiveness, and proactive communication over a decade. Conversely, a single recent review describes a hostile experience involving unexplained injuries, illness, and an owner who was aggressive and uncooperative regarding refunds and safety protocols.
- Address
- 15 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 393-2234
First Mountain Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the experienced staff, literature-based curriculum, and positive long-term academic outcomes for their children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about director professionalism, lack of accommodation for young or struggling children, and inadequate care standards.
- Address
- 270 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 243-6768
- Address
- 45 Hazel Ave, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 669-5448
- Address
- 75 Redwood Ave, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 609-6068
- Address
- 71 Sheridan Ave, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 992-7500
- Address
- 301 Gregory Ave, West Orange, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 736-3674
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
- Church Daycare — 2 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities