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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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Sowing Seed School Infant Toddler/Preschool/Afterschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sowing Seed School receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, nurturing environment and strong teacher-child relationships. Parents highlight significant developmental progress, diverse learning activities, and a family-like community atmosphere that extends support to both children and parents.

Warm and attentive staffgenuine care for childrenstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
100 Port Imperial, Weehawken, NJ
Phone
(201) 766-1053
Toddlers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Toddlers Learning Center in Plainfield, NJ has earned consistent 5-star reviews from parents praising its educational curriculum, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental gains in their children across academic skills, social-emotional growth, and readiness for kindergarten. The center is described as a legacy institution with long-term positive impact on families across generations.

Experienced and passionate staffstrong ac
Address
420-422 E 6th Street, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 769-8593
Saint Paul'S Centenary United Methodist Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
739 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 485-1822
Step By Step School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Step by Step School receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong teacher retention, clean facilities, flexible scheduling, and included meals as major strengths.

Caring and attentive staff with low turnovergenuine relationships with children and familiesclean and spacious facility
Address
720 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 653-5344
Urban Jungle Play
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Urban Jungle Play is highly praised by parents for its attentive teachers, engaging activities, and clean, well-organized play spaces. Parents consistently highlight the low student-to-teacher ratio, variety of crafts and themed activities, and positive experiences across open play, camp, preschool, and birthday party services.

Attentive and caring teacherslow teacher-to-student ratioindividual attention to children
Address
1125 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 653-4212
Kidz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kidz Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the staff's attentiveness, caring approach, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in learning, and showing strong developmental progress. One negative review criticized their handling of virtual learning programs.

Staff dedication and attentivenesssafe and clean facilitycaring and loving environment
Address
5108 Columbia Avenue, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 758-5268
Starting Points Of Hudson County
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Starting Points of Hudson County receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the caring teachers, safe environment, and facilities. However, one parent had a significantly negative experience with a staff member's aggressive and disrespectful behavior.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe environmentindoor gym and outdoor playground
Address
254 Bartholdi Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 433-8252
Supertots Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Supertots Educational Center as an exceptional preschool with caring, creative teachers and a strong curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and thriving in a clean, safe, well-organized learning environment. The school is highly recommended for its outstanding education, communication with parents, and extracurricular activities.

caring and creative teachersstrong academic curriculumsafe and clean facility
Address
158 Sterling Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 433-9900
Growing Tree Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Growing Tree Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, nurturing teachers, supportive administration, clean facilities, and engaging activities that promote child development and happiness.

Caring and dedicated teacherswelcoming and approachable directorhelpful front desk staff
Address
27 Fisk Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 860-0044
Academia Learning & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2900 Bergenline Ave (Rear), Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 348-1335
Piece Of Heaven Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1283 Liberty Ave, Hillside, NJ
Phone
(973) 926-3040
Come Play And Learn Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Come Play and Learn Early Learning Center in Cranford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, quality curriculum, and child development. However, one parent had a negative enrollment experience citing poor communication and lack of explanation when their spot was cancelled.

kind and professional staffstrong early learning curriculumattentive communication about child's daily activities
Address
61 Myrtle Street, Cranford, NJ
Phone
(908) 653-9333
The Growing Garden Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Growing Garden Nursery School in Paramus receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the creative teachers, safe environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, a small number of recent reviews raise serious concerns about teacher conduct and classroom practices. Overall ratings are highly polarized between 5-star and 1-2 star reviews.

Creative and engaging lesson planningexperienced teacherswarm and family-like atmosphere
Address
156 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ
Phone
(201) 265-3223
Jellybean Jungle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Jellybean Jungle for its clean facilities, friendly and accommodating staff, and reasonable pricing. The facility is popular for both open play sessions and birthday party hosting, with parents noting that staff handle most of the party logistics, allowing parents to relax and enjoy the celebration. Children are reported to be happy and engaged during visits.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffaffordable pricing ($13-15 per person)
Address
230 North Maple Avenue, Marlton, NJ
Phone
(856) 596-8889
Little Lights Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Lights Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as caring, pleasant, and genuinely invested in children's development. Parents appreciate the clean facility, Christian-based curriculum with biblical projects, and daily communication about their children's activities and progress.

Caring and pleasant staffclean facilitychild development (colors
Address
2030 Erial-Clementon Road, Erial, NJ
Phone
(856) 782-4919
Cherrywood Academy And Private Pre School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
8 Cherrywood Drive, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 566-1004
The Garden Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
558a Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(917) 681-5254
Saint Justine Nursery INC. I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Saint Justine Nursery Inc. in Newark receives mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness, teacher care, and educational activities. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about staff professionalism, safety protocols, dietary accommodations, and lack of diversity.

helpful and attentive staffcaring teachers who love childrenclean facility
Address
119-137 Clifford Street 2nd Fl, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 589-3265
Little Explorers Early Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Explorers Early Learning Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the warm, family-like environment and deeply caring staff. Parents highlight their children's happiness, strong teacher-child relationships, and quality early childhood curriculum. Many report their children have experienced significant behavioral improvements and academic success.

Caring and passionate staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong teacher-child relat
Address
346 E Mt Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(862) 250-5720
Muslim Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
343-347 16th Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 373-8700
Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Clinton Hill Community Early Childhood Center for its friendly and welcoming staff, strong academic focus, and warm environment. The center serves children ages 2 and up and receives universal positive feedback from families.

Excellent teachers and stafffriendly and welcoming atmospherestrong academics
Address
420 Hawthorne Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 372-8877
Little Prints Daycare II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Prints Daycare II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring teachers, warm environment, and strong communication. Parents highlight their children's happiness and development, though one reviewer expressed concerns about staff consistency and language barriers.

Caring and professional teacherswarm and cheerful environmentstrong parent-child relationships
Address
235 Lexington Ave, Passaic, NJ
Phone
(973) 777-3900
Little Learners Rockaway
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Little Learners Rockaway receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise recent management improvements, strong staff support, excellent communication, and a nurturing environment where children thrive both academically and socially. The center is described as clean, secure, and welcoming to families.

caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsrecent management improvements
Address
25 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, NJ
Phone
(973) 983-0600
Cinnamon Sticks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Cinnamon Sticks Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-like environment and dedicated staff. Director Audrey is frequently highlighted as present, involved, and deeply committed to each child's development. Parents appreciate the center's flexibility, strong communication, and accommodating approach to individual family needs.

Warm and passionate staffpresent and involved directorfamily-like atmosphere
Address
600 Route 130 N, Cinnaminson, NJ
Phone
(856) 303-2200
Mkb'S Over The Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

MKB's Over the Rainbow Child Care Center in Maple Shade, NJ receives consistently excellent reviews from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, clean and well-organized facility, individualized attention to children, and strong communication with families. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with special recognition for the center's inclusive approach to children with special needs.

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Address
300 Fox Meadow Drive, Maple Shade, NJ
Phone
(856) 482-1800
Trinity Episcopal Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
207 W Main Street, Moorestown, NJ
Phone
(856) 235-1840
Step By Step Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The reviews provided do not appear to be for the daycare itself, but rather for First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne. Based on the mislabeled reviews, the church is praised for its welcoming community atmosphere, energetic pastoral leadership, and various programs and events.

Welcoming and family-like environmentpassionate and loving pastorquality music programs
Address
101 Bridgeboro Rd, Moorestown, NJ
Phone
(856) 235-7105
Early Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
3003 English Creek Ave, Unit A, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 241-0019
Kids' Choice Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kids' Choice Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong educational curriculum. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across speech, social skills, and academics, and appreciate the daily communication and attentiveness from teachers. The center's leadership and strict policies—such as requiring staff to lock away cell phones—are highlighted as key factors contributing to safety and quality care.

Attentive and caring staffclean facilitydaily photo updates and communication
Address
6807 Washington Avenue, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Phone
(609) 272-7666
The Kingdom Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1031-1033 N Main Street, Pleasantville, NJ
Phone
(609) 569-9905

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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.