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3 Child Daycare & Preschools in West Paterson, New Jersey

Browse all 3 child daycare & preschools in West Paterson, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare 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.

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    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
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    Step By Step Day Care
    3.93 score
    3.9(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

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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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in West Paterson, New Jersey. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in West Paterson, 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
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 West Paterson for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in West Paterson 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.