Best Child Daycare & Preschools in West Paterson, NJ
Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in West Paterson. Average rating: 4.63/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
West Paterson, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 3
- Avg rating
- 4.63/5
- Parent reviews
- 18
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 2
West Paterson offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.63/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Paterson
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.
- 1Kiddie University Learning Center LLC4.5 score5(5)
224 Lackawanna Ave, West Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Kiddie University Learning Center LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like environment with excellent staff and strong curriculum. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, flexibility, responsiveness, and the genuine care teachers show toward each child. Multiple parents report their children made significant developmental progress and felt comfortable leaving their children in this facility's care.
Strong curriculum and early learning outcomesfriendly and caring staffclean facilityflexible scheduling - 2Step By Step Day Care3.93 score3.9(10)
561-567 Mcbride Ave, West Paterson, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Step by Step Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and daily photo updates via app. One parent reported serious concerns including missed meals, unsafe bottle modifications, and child weight loss that prompted withdrawal.
Attentive and caring teachersdaily photo/video updates via appeducational activities (paintingcrafts
Rating Distribution
Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in West Paterson
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in West Paterson (45–141 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
1
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in West Paterson based on parent reviews
Kiddie University Learning Center LLC
224 Lackawanna Ave, West Paterson, NJ
Kiddie University Learning Center LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like environment with excellent staff and strong curriculum. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, flexibility, responsiveness, and the genuine care teachers show toward each child. Multiple parents report their children made significant developmental progress and felt comfortable leaving their children in this facility's care.
Magic Years Pre School Learning Center
377 Lackawanna Ave, West Paterson, NJ
Parents highlight the center's exceptional care, education, and cleanliness, noting that children thrive and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the staff's passion, organization, and proactive communication, which provides peace of mind for working parents.
Step By Step Day Care
561-567 Mcbride Ave, West Paterson, NJ
Step by Step Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and daily photo updates via app. One parent reported serious concerns including missed meals, unsafe bottle modifications, and child weight loss that prompted withdrawal.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in West Paterson, New Jersey
There are 3 child daycare & preschools in West Paterson, New Jersey. 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 Paterson have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in West Paterson, 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 Paterson
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Parents highlight the center's exceptional care, education, and cleanliness, noting that children thrive and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Reviewers appreciate the staff's passion, organization, and proactive communication, which provides peace of mind for working parents.
- Address
- 377 Lackawanna Ave, West Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 785-0737
Kiddie University Learning Center LLC receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, family-like environment with excellent staff and strong curriculum. Parents highlight the center's cleanliness, flexibility, responsiveness, and the genuine care teachers show toward each child. Multiple parents report their children made significant developmental progress and felt comfortable leaving their children in this facility's care.
- Address
- 224 Lackawanna Ave, West Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 256-8999
Step by Step Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising attentive staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and daily photo updates via app. One parent reported serious concerns including missed meals, unsafe bottle modifications, and child weight loss that prompted withdrawal.
- Address
- 561-567 Mcbride Ave, West Paterson, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 278-7600
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Frequently asked questions
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