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3,122 Child Daycare & Preschools in New Jersey

Browse 3,122 child daycare & preschools across New Jersey. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New Jersey

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New Jersey can make the decision-making process smoother.

New Jersey has about 4,125 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New Jersey. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New Jersey

There are 4,125 daycares in New Jersey: 101 headstart facilities, 689 before/after school centers, 213 religious facility daycares, and 3,122 childcare and preschool centers.

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Archer Cooperative Nursery School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
37 E Allendale Ave, Allendale, NJ
Phone
(201) 327-6016
Happy Day Child Care Center And After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Happy Day Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and quality educational programming. Parents consistently highlight the facility's nutritious home-cooked meals, creative activities, and children's academic and social development. Multiple families report children were eager to attend and felt safe and loved.

Caring and professional staffeducational instruction (lettersnumbers
Address
360 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 487-6600
North Arlington Sacc At Roosevelt School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
44 Webster Street, North Arlington, NJ
Phone
(201) 991-6800
Nygeria'S Ark Child Care & Early Childhood Education Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Nygeria's Ark Child Care & Early Childhood Education Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the center's caring and dedicated staff, strong academic development in reading and math, and excellent social-emotional learning. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for kindergarten, and thrive in a safe, clean, and loving environment.

caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic instruction (readingmath
Address
170 State Street, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 880-4996
Maywood Cooperative Nursery School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
29 Oak & Parkway, Maywood, NJ
Phone
(201) 843-2644
Little Footprints Infant Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
31 Storms Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ
Phone
(201) 746-9118
Westwood Childcare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

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 play
Address
24 Booker Street, Westwood, NJ
Phone
(201) 383-0836
Hohokus/Waldwick Cooperative Nursery Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Ho-Ho-Kus Waldwick Cooperative Nursery School for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. The cooperative model, which allows parents to volunteer in classrooms, is highlighted as a major strength that builds community and provides insight into their children's daily experiences. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially, with smooth transitions to kindergarten.

Caring and engaging teachers and staffnurturing environmentbalance of learning and play
Address
400 Warren Ave, Hohokus, NJ
Phone
(201) 445-8424
Magic Garden Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
11 - 05 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ
Phone
(201) 797-1800
Jack In The Box Early Learning Center-Alpine
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
500 Hillside Ave, Alpine, NJ
Phone
(201) 784-3900
Angel Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
624 Page Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ
Phone
(201) 438-3809
Montessori Of East Rutherford
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Montessori of East Rutherford has a perfect 5/5 rating based on recent parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced teachers, Montessori approach, and nurturing environment where children develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The school has served families for over 36 years with strong academic curriculum and special programs like dance recitals.

Caring and patient teachersMontessori approachchild-centered learning
Address
144 Boiling Springs Ave, East Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 896-0280
Children'S Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
295 Hudson Pl, Fairview, NJ
Phone
(201) 941-7277
Nell'S Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
83 Keasler Ave, Lodi, NJ
Phone
(973) 772-3936
Rutherford Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Rutherford Montessori School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff, warm welcoming environment, and strong Montessori curriculum that prepares children academically and socially. Parents consistently highlight the individualized attention, cleanliness, communication from leadership (particularly Ms. Diane), and the noticeable developmental growth their children experience across all age groups from infants through Pre-K.

Address
128 West Passaic Avenue, Rutherford, NJ
Phone
(201) 842-1515
Open Door Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
432 Wyoming Ave, Millburn, NJ
Phone
(973) 376-9303
Tlc Plus II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
17 Platt Ave, Saddle Brook, NJ
Phone
(201) 906-3957
Children'S Learning Center Of Wyckoff
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Center of Wyckoff for its family-like atmosphere, caring and qualified staff, and strong educational focus. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (8+ years) and children being academically ahead when transitioning to kindergarten. The facility is described as a true learning center rather than just daycare, with diverse activities and individualized attention.

Family-like environmentloving and qualified staffstrong educational curriculum
Address
11 Leighton Pl, Mahwah, NJ
Phone
(201) 847-8400
Glen Rock Cooperative Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Glen Rock Cooperative Nursery School receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, caring teachers and engaging, play-based learning environment. Parents particularly value the cooperative model that allows them to participate in their children's education and build strong community connections. Children consistently show enthusiasm for attending school and making significant developmental progress.

Warm and caring teachersplay-based learning with structurecooperative parent involvement model
Address
354 Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ
Phone
(201) 652-1228
Infant-Toddler Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Infant-Toddler Day Care Center for its caring, diverse staff and quality educational programs. Children develop strong academic skills, social-emotional learning, and parents report feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Kind and caring staffeducational curriculum (lettersnumbers
Address
16 William Street, Englewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 569-5510
Ponds Valley Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
341 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland, NJ
Phone
(201) 337-5609
Barnert Temple Preschool & Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
747 Route 208 S, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Phone
(201) 848-1027
Little Treasures Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
276 Haworth Avenue, Haworth, NJ
Phone
(201) 385-5200
Ridgefield Park Co-Operative Nursery Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
227 Euclid Ave, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 440-0920
That'S My School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
109 Continental Ave, River Edge, NJ
Phone
(201) 599-2920
The Learning Place Of Dumont
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
75 W Madison Ave, Dumont, NJ
Phone
(201) 387-0797
Kindercare Learning Center At Franklin Lakes
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER AT FRANKLIN LAKES for its caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and strong academic and social development programs. Families report high satisfaction with the curriculum, age-appropriate activities, communication through the Tadpoles app, and accommodations for dietary needs and special requirements.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-organized facilitystrong academic curriculum
Address
800 Parsons Pond Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Phone
(201) 269-1800
Bergen Co. Comm. Action Partn. Child Dev. Ctr. Of Hackensack
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
291 Second Street, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 968-0200
The Green Twig School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
30 Paterson Ave, Midland Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 445-0747
Northvale Preschool Play Group
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
116 Paris Ave Borough Hall, Northvale, NJ
Phone
(201) 784-5062

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3,122 child daycare & preschools daycares across New Jersey. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New Jersey are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New Jersey, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New Jersey sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New Jersey vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.