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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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Prince Of Peace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
106 Orangeburg Rd, Old Tappan, NJ
Phone
(201) 965-3354
Bright Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
515 Broad Avenue, Palisades Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 744-8891
Bethlehem Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Bethlehem Early Learning Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and exceptional staff. Parents consistently highlight the caring teachers, strong communication, and positive impact on their children's development and confidence. Director Karen is noted as accessible, approachable, and instrumental to the school's success.

warm and welcoming environmentcaring and phenomenal teachersexcellent communication
Address
155 Linwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 444-6678
Beth Rishon Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents praise Temple Beth Rishon as a warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental community with excellent clergy and religious education programs. The synagogue is noted for strong bar/bat mitzvah preparation, engaging adult education opportunities, and meaningful personal connections among members.

Welcoming and inclusive communityexcellent rabbi and cantorwell-prepared bar/bat mitzvah program
Address
585 Russell Ave, Wyckoff, NJ
Phone
(201) 891-4466
Itsy Bitsy Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Itsy Bitsy Early Learning Center for its caring staff, strong leadership under director Susy, and low student-to-teacher ratios that exceed state requirements. Multiple reviewers highlight feeling their children were treated like family members and appreciated the center's strict health protocols and staff stability. The facility is described as small and well-maintained, with teachers who go above and beyond for families.

Low student-to-teacher ratios with additional floatersstaff members send their own children to the centerstricter sick policy than state requirements
Address
1275 15th Street, Fort Lee, NJ
Phone
(201) 224-4052
Play N Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Play N Learn is a family-owned daycare and preschool in Lyndhurst, NJ with perfect 5-star reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff (particularly owners Mr. Jay and Ms. Lori) for providing exceptional care that feels familial rather than corporate, strong communication through daily photos and app updates, and effective support for children with special needs and developmental delays.

Family-oriented atmospherepersonalized attentionexceptional staff and owners
Address
800 Schuyler Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ
Phone
(201) 804-0500
Cooperative Nursery School Of Ridgewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents universally praise Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood for its warm, experienced teachers and play-based learning approach that prepares children academically and socially. The school fosters a strong sense of community among families and offers well-rounded programming including special classes, enrichment activities, and family events.

Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learningsmall class sizes with adequate staff
Address
100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 447-6232
Over The Rainbow Nursery School & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
303 Route 47 S, Cape May Court House, NJ
Phone
(609) 886-4661
Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Early Education Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2 Stone Harbor Blvd, Cape May Court House, NJ
Phone
(609) 463-2500
Trinity Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
20 N Shore Rd, Marmora, NJ
Phone
(609) 390-0974
Pelican Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
635 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ
Phone
(609) 884-9565
Our Little Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Our Little Schoolhouse (Growing Seeds Learning Academy) in Somerset, NJ receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Reviews consistently highlight the director Ms. Connie's exceptional leadership, the caring and attentive staff, and the safe, nurturing, educational environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for school.

Director Ms. Connie's leadership and positive impactcaring and professional staffsafe and clean environme
Address
316 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset, NJ
Phone
(732) 868-9119
Curious Minds
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Curious Minds is a highly rated center-based daycare in Warren, NJ with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the clean facility, caring staff, strong academics, and enrichment programs included in tuition. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant growth both academically and socially.

Clean and organized facilitycaring and accommodating staffstrong academic and social development
Address
258 Kings George Road, Warren, NJ
Phone
(617) 290-1568
American Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

American Montessori School in Hillsborough receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori approach, individualized attention, and well-equipped learning environment. Parents report significant academic and social development in their children, with teachers described as dedicated, caring, and knowledgeable in the Montessori method.

Montessori approachself-directed learningindividualized attention
Address
67 Us 206, Hillsborough, NJ
Phone
(908) 977-6640
Apples & Books Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Apples & Books Learning Center receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents consistently highlight exceptional, caring staff who treat children as their own, strong educational programs, excellent communication, and a family-like atmosphere. Multiple families report significant improvements in their children's language and social skills, with many noting they would recommend the center highly.

Dedicated and caring staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong language and social skill development
Address
1036 Route 202, Branchburg, NJ
Phone
(908) 429-4275
Holy Cross Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
40 Mercer Ave, North Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 753-0662
Mountain Top School For Young Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
104 Mt. Horeb Rd, Warren, NJ
Phone
(732) 356-8777
Preschool Place & Kind. At Temple Sholom
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Preschool Place & Kindergarten for its nurturing environment, exceptional curriculum, and strong communication between school and home. The director Carol and staff receive high marks for their professionalism and ability to adapt during the pandemic. Children reportedly develop strong social skills, academic readiness, and confidence.

Nurturing and kind staffexceptional curriculumstrong home-school communication
Address
594 N Bridge Street, Bridgewater, NJ
Phone
(908) 722-0101
The Children'S Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
45 Church Street, Liberty Corner, NJ
Phone
(908) 647-8401
Kindercapers Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Kindercapers Preschool in Belle Mead receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the experienced, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, enjoy attending daily, and transition smoothly to public school. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and affordable with excellent teacher-to-student ratios and engaging programming.

Experienced and caring staff with long tenureindividual attention to
Address
253 Griggstown Rd, Belle Mead, NJ
Phone
(908) 359-0160
Little Hands Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Hands Child Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and owners Vicky and Luann. Parents consistently report their children are happy, eager to attend, and receiving quality care and education. The center is noted for its cleanliness standards, individualized attention, and family-like atmosphere.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming ownerschildren eager to attend
Address
605 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 955-4242
Shomrei Emunah Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
67 Park Street, Montclair, NJ
Phone
(973) 746-5031
West Essex Ymca Peanut Shell Nurs & Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

West Essex YMCA Peanut Shell Nursery & Child Care Center receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and quality educational programs. Parents consistently highlight the low teacher-to-student ratio, developmental curriculum, clean facilities, and responsive leadership as standout features that help children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and nurturing stafflow teacher-to-student ratiocurriculum-based learning
Address
7 Regent Street, Bldg. 706, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 533-1511
Morrow Memorial Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
600 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ
Phone
(973) 763-5460
The Pampered Child INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
182 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ
Phone
(973) 226-1278
Montclair Community Pre-K
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
49 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ
Phone
(973) 509-4500
East Orange Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
682-690 Park Ave, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 676-1110
Prospect Co-Op Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Prospect Co-Op Nursery School is highly praised by parents for its play-based learning approach, dedicated teachers, and strong community feel. Families consistently highlight the school's individualized support for children, outdoor engagement regardless of weather, and inclusive philosophy where all children feel welcomed and celebrated.

Play-based learning curriculumcaring and invested teachersoutdoor time in all weather
Address
646 Prospect Street, Maplewood, NJ
Phone
(973) 763-8955
North Ward Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
341 Roseville Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 482-8850
United Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
702-710 S 14th Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 642-2799

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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.