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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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Uvso Lincoln After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

UVSO Lincoln After School Program receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the teaching staff as wonderful, friendly, and effective, with children showing academic progress and enthusiasm. However, some parents report serious concerns including health clearance policy disputes, unprofessional staff behavior, and traffic/safety issues during pickup and drop-off.

dedicated and consistent staffchildren show academic progress and excitement about schoolfriendly at
Address
87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 991-9109
Stanworth School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Stanworth School for its nurturing environment, qualified staff, and educational curriculum that goes beyond typical daycare care. Multiple reviewers highlight the director's leadership and individual teacher dedication, with children showing strong developmental progress and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility is noted as affordable and accommodating to working parents' schedules.

Caring and patient staffstrong educational curriculumchild development and learning outcomes
Address
9 Stanworth Road, Kendall Park, NJ
Phone
(732) 821-0064
Mount Zion Cdc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
39 Morris Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 246-3437
Appleview Early Learning Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Appleview Early Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Amanda's hands-on approach, low staff turnover, strict cleanliness and sick policies, and strong developmental programs. Children show enthusiasm at drop-off and parents report their kids thrive academically and emotionally during their time there.

Caring and passionate teacherslow staff turnoverhands-on and responsive director (Amanda)
Address
2 East 77 Th Street, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 868-4600
Golden Age Learning Center LLC Dba Kids Golden Age
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Golden Age Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising its warm, family-oriented environment and caring staff with low turnover. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inappropriate discipline methods, physical abuse incidents, and staff dismissal of safety issues.

Warm and nurturing environmentcaring and loving staffstrong owner involvement
Address
498 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 362-8857
Growing Tree Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Growing Tree Learning Center II in Jersey City receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, engaging curriculum, and strong sense of community, with many noting their children were excited to attend daily.

Caring and nurturing teachers who treat children as their ownwelcoming and approachable director and administrative staffengaging activities and field trips
Address
160 5th Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 386-1502
Kids Place II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kids Place II for its nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive both academically and socially. Staff, particularly teachers like Ms. Jackie and Ms. Karla, are highlighted for their attentiveness, warmth, and genuine care. The center is commended for its balanced curriculum, daily activities, regular parent communication, and reasonable pricing.

Experienced staff who care deeply for childrenstrong academic and social developmentdaily activities and outdoor time
Address
5701 Jackson Street, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 330-8255
French Academy Of Jersey City
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise French American Academy for its strong bilingual education, excellent teachers, and nurturing community. The school successfully delivers on its promise of bilingual fluency while maintaining rigorous academics. Families appreciate the reasonable tuition, small class sizes, and welcoming environment for both French and American families.

Strong bilingual curriculum with genuine French language fluencyexcellent and dedicated teacherssma
Address
209 Third Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 459-6462
Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bright Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff care, attentiveness, and teaching quality. However, one parent reported significant issues including miscommunication, language barriers, unclear closure notifications, and disputed billing practices during a two-month enrollment.

caring and attentive staffwarm teacher-child relationshipsquality instruction
Address
570 - 57th Street, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 553-9033
Bright Beginners Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Bright Beginners Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and attentive staff. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, the teachers' genuine care, excellent communication, and the center's reliability with minimal closings.

Caring and loving stafffamily-like atmosphereexcellent parent communication with daily app updates
Address
163 - 165 Stuyvesant Ave, Kearny, NJ
Phone
(201) 246-8895
Community Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Community Day Nursery receives mostly positive reviews praising affordability, staff dedication, and care quality. However, one parent reported serious concerns about discipline practices, differential treatment of their child, and lack of understanding of age-appropriate behavior management.

Affordable pricingdedicated and wonderful staffclean facilities
Address
591 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ
Phone
(201) 437-6333
The Study Hall
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Study Hall receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and engaged staff, strong parent-child communication, diverse activities, and safe, welcoming environment across summer camp, pre-K, and before/after care programs.

Caring and engaged staffexcellent parent communicationdiverse and engaging activities
Address
100 Frank E Rodgers Blvd, Harrison, NJ
Phone
(973) 484-4255
Kidz Kingdom Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kidz Kingdom Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 8 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, warm family atmosphere, and quality educational programs. Parents report their children are engaged, excited to attend, and demonstrate measurable academic progress. One review inquired about Spanish language instruction but did not provide feedback on services.

Caring and professional staffwarm family atmosphereengaging learning activities
Address
1944 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 209-0545
Kidz City Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kidz City for exceptional care, warm staff, and positive developmental outcomes. Children reportedly transition well from home, look forward to attending, and make significant progress in learning and social skills. Parents feel confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

Responsive and prompt communicationwarm and dedicated staffbilingual (English/Spanish) instruction
Address
408 40th Street Ground Floor, Union City, NJ
Phone
(917) 806-8488
Supertots II Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise SUPERTOTS II EDUCATIONAL CENTER for its caring, creative teachers, strong academic curriculum, and safe, clean environment. Children reportedly transition smoothly into school, develop social skills, and are well-prepared for kindergarten. The center is highly recommended by multiple long-term families who report lasting positive impressions.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong academic foundation in math/science/social studiesclean an
Address
167 Sterling Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 433-9900
Super Kids Child Care & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Lightbridge Academy Summit for exceptional, loving care with highly attentive and professional staff. Children are happy, engaged, and learning daily in a clean, well-organized facility. Communication with parents is frequent and detailed, creating a strong sense of community and trust.

Caring and professional staffstrong communication with parentsclean and safe facility
Address
2 Broad Street, Summit, NJ
Phone
(908) 598-8383
The Berkeley Heights Ymca At Mountain Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Berkeley Heights YMCA at Mountain Park receives consistently excellent feedback from members who praise its clean, well-maintained facilities and welcoming community environment. Parents and members highlight the friendly, professional staff, diverse class offerings, and inclusive atmosphere that makes everyone feel supported and comfortable.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and professional staffnew and updated equipment
Address
55 Fairfax Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Phone
(908) 464-8373
Park Middle School - Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA as a well-maintained facility with excellent staff and diverse programs. Reviews highlight the quality of childcare and swim team programs, with particular appreciation for calm, rational behavior management and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Cleanwell-maintained facilityhelpful and friendly staff
Address
Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Phone
(908) 322-1636
Discovery Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Discovery Years in Vernon is highly praised by parents across all age groups, from infants through pre-K. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, smooth transitions into daycare, strong communication, and welcoming community atmosphere.

Caring and dedicated staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsattentive to children's needs and milestones
Address
54 Maple Grange Rd, Vernon, NJ
Phone
(973) 764-1889
Forest Lakes Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
45 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Andover, NJ
Phone
(973) 786-6184
Early Discovery Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Early Discovery Learning Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and director Mary Jo. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and thriving developmentally. The center offers structured activities, flexible hours, and creates a nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and excited to attend.

Caring and passionate staffDirector Mary Jo's dedication and personal attentionChild development and learning outcomes
Address
120 Route 183, Stanhope, NJ
Phone
(973) 448-6789
Totri Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Totri Child Care as a warm, loving, small daycare with a home-like atmosphere. Children show strong academic progress (reading, writing, bilingual skills) while receiving attentive, caring instruction from dedicated staff. The center is noted for flexibility, cleanliness, and going above and beyond for families.

Warm and loving environmentsmall home-like feelstrong academic preparation (reading
Address
465 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 216-3257
Montclair Ymca(Hillside)School-Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents praise the Montclair YMCA school-age childcare program for its professional and caring staff who provide structured, engaging activities. The facility is well-maintained, offers diverse programs (aftercare, summer camp, staycation), and creates a welcoming, safe environment where children thrive.

Professional and caring staffstructured and enriching activitieswelcoming atmosphere
Address
54 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ
Phone
(973) 509-9641
Unified Vailsburg Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Unified Vailsburg Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback for its dedicated teaching staff and positive learning environment, though some parents report significant concerns about administrative professionalism and health policy enforcement. The center has strong community support but faces challenges with parking congestion and staff conduct during registration.

Dedicated and consistent teacherschildren excited about learningfriendly staff
Address
475-487 Irvington Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 375-3600
Golan Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
2725 North Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 696-3890
The Learning Depot Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

The Learning Depot Corp receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with many noting their children are excited to attend and have formed strong bonds with teachers.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityattentive to individual child needs
Address
811- 813 11th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 766-6355
Vincente K. Tibbs Child Development Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
183 William Street, Englewood, NJ
Phone
(201) 568-3937
New Kiddie College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

New Kiddie College receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, bilingual Korean-English curriculum, clean facilities, and safe environment. Parents highlight the director's communication, nutritious meals, and the school's genuine care for children. Many families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center to other parents.

Caring and passionate teachersbilingual Korean-English language developmentclean and safe environment
Address
21 Fairview Street, Palisades Park, NJ
Phone
(201) 461-6818
Rhymes & Reasons
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Rhymes & Reasons receives consistently exceptional reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff, engaging curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and developing strong bonds with teachers. Multiple families have remained enrolled for years and recommend the center highly.

Dedicated and caring teachersstructured play-based learning curriculumclean facilities
Address
687 Larch Ave, Teaneck, NJ
Phone
(201) 836-4100
Our Gang At Holy Name Hospital
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ
Phone
(201) 833-3235

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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.