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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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Developmental Learning Center & Sitting Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent highlights the center's provision of highly demanding services for families with disabled children, describing the staff as wonderful. The feedback emphasizes the supportive nature of the team in handling complex care needs.

supportive staffservices for disabled childrendedicated care
Address
272 Rhode Hall Rd, Monroe Township, NJ
Phone
(732) 521-4322
Children First Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Children First Montessori for its caring, attentive staff, nurturing Montessori-based curriculum, and supportive environment where children thrive and enjoy attending. The school emphasizes individual development, has no screen time, and is noted for reasonable pricing. One parent questioned the value for money, but this is the sole criticism among nine reviews.

caring and attentive teacherswarm welcoming environmentMontessori curriculum
Address
35 Lincoln Place, North Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 940-1100
Abc Day Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent recalls a highly positive childhood experience characterized by strong family values and staff who acted as second parents, while another notes that the environment can feel restrictive and boring at times. The few reviews so far mention that while the cook is caring, some teachers are perceived as rude, though others are described as nice and funny.

positive reinforcementfamily-like atmospherestaff treated as second parents
Address
511 - 30th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 866-6070
Angel'S World Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Angel's World Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent, caring teachers, quality education following Union City public school curriculum, homemade meals prepared fresh daily, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend, and feel at home in a clean, organized environment.

Excellent and caring teachershomemade meals prepared fresh dailychild development and lear
Address
708 West Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 325-0024
World Of Abc LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise World of ABC Waldo Preschool for its caring, experienced teachers and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Children reportedly transition from reluctant to eager about attending, with parents appreciating strong communication, structured curriculum balanced with play, and individualized attention to each child's development.

Caring and experienced teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
159 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 963-5555
Kidz Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kidz Academy is highly praised by most parents for its family-like environment, attentive staff, and strong educational outcomes. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, speech, and social skills. One parent reported a safety concern regarding inadequate supervision and care.

Family atmospherecaring and patient staffeducational activities (flashcards
Address
793 Westside Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(973) 476-8246
Kidz Kastle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kidz Kastle receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the friendly and attentive staff, clean facility, and happy children, with many recommending it to others.

Friendly and attentive staffclean facilitycaring and nurturing environment
Address
207 Ocean Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 946-6700
Happy Days Child Day Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Happy Days Child Day Care Center receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and professional staff, clean and safe environment, and positive developmental outcomes in academics, social skills, and communication. Children are reported to be happy and reluctant to leave the facility.

Caring and professional staffclean and safe facilitiespersonalized attention due to limited enrollment
Address
102 Van Reypen Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 207-7738
Secaucus Recreation After Care Program (Huber Street School)
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise this recreation center for its excellent facilities, cleanliness, and friendly staff. The facility offers multiple amenities including an indoor pool, basketball court, indoor track, weight room, and fitness classes at an affordable annual fee for Secaucus residents. Reviews highlight a variety of programs and activities available for the community.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and nice staffaffordable pricing ($25/year for residents)
Address
1540 Paterson Plank Rd, Secaucus, NJ
Phone
(201) 330-2000
Kiddie Land Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kiddie Land Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, patient staff who make children feel loved and create smooth transitions for nervous first-time parents. The center is noted for its small, family-like environment and bilingual Spanish instruction.

Patient and caring teacherssmooth transition for anxious parentsbilingual Spanish instruction
Address
214 61st Street, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 758-1700
Espin Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

ESPIN Preschool Learning Center in Union, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong teacher-student relationships, significant academic and developmental progress, and a warm, family-like environment that successfully prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentsmall class sizes with personalized attention
Address
1089 Cedar Avenue, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 688-8250
Precious Pumpkins Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Precious Pumpkins Learning Academy receives mostly high praise for its family-oriented approach, cleanliness, and educational programs, particularly for infants and neurotypical children. However, some parents noted concerns about the toddler room's communication style and excessive screen time policies.

Family-oriented environmentexcellent cleanlinesscaring and loving staff
Address
674 New Brunswick Avenue, Rahway, NJ
Phone
(732) 943-7615
Learn And Play Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent highlights the staff's positive interaction with their son and describes the people as good. This single review reflects a highly satisfied experience with no reported issues.

Staff is great with childrenGood people
Address
802 Canistear Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 764-8800
Candy Land Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Candy Land Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, dedicated staff, and academic progress. Director Cathy is frequently highlighted for her exceptional care and willingness to go above and beyond. One parent expressed dissatisfaction with the director's attitude regarding extended hours service that was offered.

Exceptional director (Cathy)caring and professional staffwell-equipped facilities
Address
80 Tingley La, Edison, NJ
Phone
(908) 226-8300
Neighborhood House Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Neighborhood House as an exceptional preschool with highly experienced, caring teachers, small intimate classrooms, and a strong community atmosphere. The school's unique features include a play-based curriculum, spacious outdoor playground, community garden integration, and flexible scheduling options that set it apart from other local programs.

Experienced long-tenured staff (15-25 years)warm welcoming communitysmall class sizes
Address
12 Taylor Street, Millburn, NJ
Phone
(973) 376-0739
Story Hall Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Story Hall Daycare Center in Newark receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and learning-focused environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's academic progress, multilingual exposure, nutritious meals, and the peace of mind provided by in-classroom camera access. The center is noted for accommodating special needs like allergies and providing emotional support during the adaptation process.

Caring and professional stafflearning-oriented environmentnutritious meals
Address
158 Chestnut Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(862) 215-3070
Glory Tabernacle Childcare & Learning Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent describes the teachers as real and understanding, noting that the center provides many opportunities for children. The review highlights a nostalgic experience for the kids, though specific details on activities are not elaborated upon. No negative aspects are mentioned in this feedback.

teachers are real and understandingopportunities for kidsnostalgic experience
Address
827 E Commerce Street, Fairfield Township, NJ
Phone
(856) 451-8646
Gibson'S Kidstown Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Gibson's Kidstown Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents for its nurturing, safe environment and caring staff. Parents highlight excellent communication, detailed daily updates with photos, strong academic preparation for kindergarten/preschool, and a family-like community atmosphere. Children are reported to be excited and happy about attending daily.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and nurturing environmentexcellent parent communication
Address
135-137 Port Elizabeth-Cumberl, Millville, NJ
Phone
(856) 506-8092
All Kids First INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and positive attitude during their college observation. The review indicates a welcoming environment for visitors and students. No specific complaints or negative aspects were noted in this single review.

friendly staffpositive atmosphere
Address
1385 Magnolia Rd, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 563-1224
Glory Tabernacle Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews are predominantly about the church facility and services rather than the childcare program itself. One parent confirmed their children attended childcare at this location and praised the center's care and community involvement. Overall ratings are uniformly positive (all 5/5 stars).

Community involvementfriendly and welcoming staffconvenient parking and facilities
Address
1018 Buckshutem Rd, Bridgeton, NJ
Phone
(856) 451-1552
The Lindgren Nursery School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Lindgren as an exceptional, nature-based preschool with a 40+ year legacy of child-centered education. The school emphasizes outdoor play, imaginative learning, and individualized teacher care that fosters confidence, independence, and a love of nature. Families report profound positive impacts on their children's development and strong community connections.

outdoor play in all weatherplay-based learning approachexperienced and caring
Address
211 Irving Ave, Closter, NJ
Phone
(201) 768-3550
Father Justin'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Father Justin's Learning Center for its caring, compassionate staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight the well-rounded curriculum, clean facilities, flexible scheduling options, and strong sense of community that makes families feel welcome.

Caring and patient teacherswell-rounded curriculum balancing academics and social-emotional growthsafe and clean environment
Address
223 14th Street, Palisades Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 944-1376
Lyndhurst Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent shares a positive childhood memory, noting the center was fun and recommending it for other families.

Fun environmentpositive childhood memoriesstrong recommendation
Address
157 Lafayette Pl, Lyndhurst, NJ
Phone
(201) 438-6360
Friends Neighborhood Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Friends Neighborhood Nursery School as an exceptional play-based preschool with highly caring and nurturing teachers. The school's nature-focused outdoor learning environment and community-oriented approach foster significant growth in children's creativity, imagination, and emotional development. Families report children are enthusiastic about attending and experience strong academic and social progress.

Exceptional and nurturing teachersplay-based learning approachnature-focused outdoor classroom
Address
224 Highwood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 445-0681
The Learning Experience At Somerset LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Learning Experience at Somerset receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, strong curriculum, excellent director leadership, and noticeable child development progress. The center is described as clean, well-organized, and family-oriented with strong parent communication.

caring and attentive staffexperienced teachers with low turnoverstrong curriculum and learning o
Address
12 Cedar Grove La, Somerset, NJ
Phone
(732) 868-1919
Stellar Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Stellar Academy for its nurturing, loving environment and dedicated teachers who care for children as individuals. The curriculum is noted as comprehensive, incorporating academics, social-emotional development, music, and art. Children show significant growth and development during their time at the school, with parents expressing high satisfaction and gratitude for the foundation provided.

Caring and compassionate teacherswarm and nurturing environmentstrong academics
Address
757 Route 202/206, Bridgewater, NJ
Phone
(908) 252-1166
The Wonder Years Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Wonder Years Academy receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring, family-oriented staff, clean facilities, and observable child development across communication, social skills, and academics.

Dedicated and compassionate staff who genuinely care about childrenclean and safe facilityexcellent outdoor playground
Address
250 Route 202 - 206 North, Somerville, NJ
Phone
(908) 575-1900
The Leaguers INC. Preschool Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

One parent describes The Leaguers Inc. as the best school, noting that the staff made their baby feel comfortable and eager to attend. The reviewer highlights the teachers' helpfulness and knowledge, attributing their daughter's smart development to the quality of instruction. Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Dakaya, Mrs. Odom, and Mrs. Garner are specifically praised for providing great school days.

comfortable environmentteachers are helpfulknowledgeable staff
Address
100 Linden Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 373-3223
My 1st Time Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

MY 1ST TIME CHILDCARE CENTER receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the staff's caring, family-oriented approach and the center's safe, nurturing environment. Parents report strong child development outcomes, reliable services including school pickup and homework help, and genuine staff-family connections.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and nurturing environmenteducational activities and field trips
Address
23 Orange Street, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 707-7461
Community Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Community Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who report a warm, family-like atmosphere with caring and professional staff. Parents emphasize the personalized attention their children receive, including staff remembering each child's name, and note the cleanliness and welcoming environment of the facility.

Caring and professional staffpersonalized attention to childrenfamily-like atmosphere
Address
115 S. Munn Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 673-3710

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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.