How do I choose the right daycare in Westwood?

When choosing a daycare in Westwood, 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

What types of daycare are available in Westwood?

Westwood offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Westwood, New Jersey (5 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in New Jersey?

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 Westwood for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westwood

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.

Westwood Childcare Academy

4.8 score

5(20)

24 Booker Street, Westwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Parents consistently praise Westwood Childcare Academy (Appletree Westwood) for its caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility maintains excellent communication with parents through daily photo updates and maintains clean, safe facilities.

Caring and attentive staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalanced curriculum mixing learning and playdaily photo/video updates via app

Westwood Recreation Pre-School

4.3 score

4.6(5)

55 Jefferson Ave, Westwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

Westwood Recreation Pre-School is praised for its well-organized programs and nice facilities. Parents highlight its spacious venue suitable for events and gatherings, with appreciation noted for staff member Gary's hard work.

Great event spaceorganized recreation departmentnice facilitiesgood programs

Carousel Early Learning Centers

4 score

4(6)

200 3rd Ave, Westwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 218 children

Carousel Early Learning Centers receives mixed reviews. Parents with children in pre-K praise the educational programs, caring staff, affordability, and ability to handle food allergies. However, some parents of younger children reported concerns about discipline methods, staff tone, and limited programming for infants and toddlers.

Strong pre-K curriculumcaring teachersaffordable pricing (especially for multiple children)meals provided

Child Daycare & Preschools in Westwood, New Jersey

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Westwood, New Jersey, making up 56% of the 9 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 Westwood, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Westwood, New Jersey, out of 9 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 Westwood, 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

Westwood offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Westwood for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Westwood 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.

5 Child Daycare & Preschools in Westwood, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westwood

Top Rated

Westwood Childcare Academy

Westwood Recreation Pre-School

Carousel Early Learning Centers

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Daycare types in Westwood