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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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Early Learner'S Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Early Learner's Child Care in Little Ferry receives predominantly positive feedback, with nine 5-star reviews praising caring, professional staff, cleanliness, and strong parent communication. One 1-star review alleges unprofessional behavior by specific staff members, lack of management responsiveness, and concerning interactions with children.

caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
Address
201 Redneck Ave, Little Ferry, NJ
Phone
(201) 229-1360
Am-Tree Developmental Nursery School II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
200 Summit Ave, Montvale, NJ
Phone
(201) 391-8603
Bright Beginners Academy III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Beginners Academy III receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the warm, caring staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and nurturing environment that supports children's development and social growth.

Attentive and caring staffClean and well-organized facilitiesExcellent daily communication and photo updates
Address
487 Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ
Phone
(201) 998-8100
Life / Four Corners Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise LIFE Four Corners as a loving, nurturing environment with highly attentive and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate the engaging activities, strong communication, and inclusive approach to family involvement. Multiple reviews describe the center as feeling like an extended family.

Loving and nurturing atmosphereskilled and caring teachersstrong developmental progress
Address
201 Clarkson Street, Burlington, NJ
Phone
(609) 387-3878
New Generation Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

New Generation Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, particularly Director Ms. Shiro, strong developmental support for children with speech and learning needs, and excellent communication. Families report their children are excited to attend and thriving academically and socially.

Caring and professional staffexcellent director leadershipstrong communication with parents
Address
102 Berlin Road, Stratford, NJ
Phone
(856) 344-7570
Am-Tree Developmental Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
115 Spring Valley Road, Montvale, NJ
Phone
(201) 391-8103
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Learning Tree is a family-owned preschool in Hawthorne, NJ, highly praised by parents for its warm, nurturing environment and personalized care. Owners Mike and Diane are noted for treating children like their own, and the staff is consistently described as caring, engaged, and dedicated to child development. Parents report strong academic preparation for kindergarten and excellent parent communication through a mobile app.

Family-owned with personalized attentio
Address
259 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ
Phone
(973) 427-6208
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gloucester County-Paulsboro Unit
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
916 Penn Line Rd, Paulsboro, NJ
Phone
(856) 423-9322
Golden Gate Stars
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Golden Gate Stars for its caring, professional staff who create a safe and clean environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication from management, engaging educational activities, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The facility maintains good staff-to-child ratios and implements structured curriculum with attention to individual needs.

caring and professional staffclean facilitysafe environment
Address
300 West Chestnut St, Clayton, NJ
Phone
(609) 868-4926
Stepping Stones Nursery School And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
2739 Rt. 23 Unit, #1, Stockholm, NJ
Phone
(973) 208-7745
First Friends INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
269 Highway 34, Matawan, NJ
Phone
(732) 583-0003
Bright Beginnings Preschool And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Beginnings Preschool and Daycare Center in Hamilton, New Jersey receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the owner Vicky's warmth and communication, the staff's genuine care and patience, strong educational curriculum, and clean facility. Children show enthusiasm about attending and demonstrate significant learning progress.

Owner Vicky's responsiveness and genuine care for childrenwarm and fr
Address
100 Youngs Road, Suite 7, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 588-5100
Trenton Area Ymca Preschool Center Prospect Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents praise the Trenton Area YMCA Preschool Center as a welcoming, clean facility with caring staff that offers diverse activities and programs for children. The center is noted for its positive impact on children's behavior and development, with well-organized events, nutritious meals, and strong community engagement.

Safe environmentcaring and dedicated staffdiverse activities and programming
Address
110 Prospect Village Community, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 599-9622
Good Hands Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Good Hands Day Care in Brick, New Jersey receives mostly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and developmental progress of their children. However, two negative reviews describe concerning situations involving a child's distress and lack of responsiveness to emotional needs, particularly for children with special needs.

Caring and nurturing staffsafe environment with good security procedureschild development an
Address
582 Plaza Terrace East, Brick, NJ
Phone
(732) 920-7676
Kinder University II Jackson
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kinder University II Jackson receives highly polarized reviews with five 5-star ratings and two 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, affordable pricing, and children's academic progress, while negative reviewers report neglect, excessive TV time, billing issues, and sudden dismissals without refunds.

Caring and supportive staffaffordable pricingsmall personal environment
Address
630 Bennetts Mills, Jackson, NJ
Phone
(732) 928-6888
Little Darlings Of Mt. Laurel INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Darlings of Mt. Laurel receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for multiple years and children. Parents highlight the caring, well-trained staff, clean facilities, educational programming, and family-like atmosphere that helps children thrive and prepare for preschool and kindergarten. Many families return for summer camp programs and speak warmly about the lasting relationships built with teachers and other families.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitieseducational preparation for preschool/kindergarten
Address
624 Moorestown - Mt. Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ
Phone
(856) 787-0737
The Schoolhouse Nursery School & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

The Schoolhouse Nursery School & Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment that helps children build confidence and friendships. One parent reported difficulty with their 2.5-year-old's transition, citing insufficient staff training in handling separation anxiety.

Caring and enthusiastic teachersstrong curriculumart projects
Address
1618 Hainesport-Mount Laurel, Mount Laurel, NJ
Phone
(856) 231-7585
On The Wings Of Love Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

On The Wings of Love Christian Academy receives consistently excellent reviews from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, professional staff who treat children with genuine affection, and report that children are excited to attend and well-prepared for the next educational stage. The facility offers convenient hours, before/after school programs with transportation, and maintains strong parent communication.

Caring and professional staffchildren eager to attendage progression from infant through kindergarten
Address
24 West 2nd Street, Florence, NJ
Phone
(609) 447-0623
Gloucester Township Pre-School-Recreation Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Gloucester Township Pre-School-Recreation Center for its clean, safe facilities and caring staff. The facility is particularly noted for its youth sports programs, especially basketball, with well-maintained indoor gym spaces and ample amenities for families.

Clean and safe environmentattentive and respectful staffindoor sports facilities
Address
80 Broadacres Dr, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 435-5734
Community Kids' Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Community Kids' Preschool receives consistently high ratings with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff, quality classes, and efficient service. The facility is noted as a well-maintained, multipurpose municipal building that serves the community effectively. One reviewer mentioned occasional inaccuracy with daily event postings.

friendly and helpful staffquality classesquick service
Address
204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 535-7925
Saint James Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Saint James Preschool Program in Upper Montclair receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the nurturing environment, small class sizes, well-trained teachers, and strong preparation for kindergarten. Children are reported to enjoy school and thrive academically and socially.

Small class sizes (13-15 students max)dedicated and caring teachersstrong kindergarten preparation
Address
581 Valley Rd, Upper Montclair, NJ
Phone
(973) 744-0105
Happy Kids Child Care Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
15 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 393-2234
Edmund Hmieleski Jr. Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Edmund Hmieleski Jr. Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight excellent teacher-student relationships, security protocols, bilingual offerings, and regular parent communication. One negative review criticizes the principal's handling of a safety concern.

Caring and compassionate staffsafe and secure environment with ID verificationbilingual program
Address
925 Amboy Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
Kinder College
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Kinder College receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents consistently highlight the directors (Kim/Lauren) and teachers for their dedication, communication, and ability to help children learn and grow. Families appreciate the flexible hours, reasonable pricing, and engaging activities that keep children happy and prepared for kindergarten.

Caring and professional staffSafe and
Address
1110 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ
Phone
(732) 981-0070
Harrison Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Harrison Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring, professional staff and owner Ms. Confessore, noting their children are happy, well-cared for, and making significant developmental progress. Multiple families mention staying enrolled for years and recommend the center for its family-like atmosphere and attentive communication.

Caring and nurturing staffhappy and engaged childrenstrong developmental progress
Address
620 Essex Street, Harrison, NJ
Phone
(973) 484-0950
Hold My Hand Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hold My Hand Day Care Center in Union City receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviewed parents gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the caring, dedicated staff, safe environment, and developmental support for children. Parents emphasize strong teacher-child relationships, successful milestone achievement, and a bilingual, family-like atmosphere.

Caring and loving staffsafe and stimulating environmentdevelopmental milestone support (potty training
Address
301 - 23rd Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 223-5437
Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Little Rainbow Day Care & Learning Center for its caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, and engaging activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and parents appreciate the responsive communication and willingness to support families with additional resources. The center is described as a small, dedicated facility with a friendly atmosphere.

Dedicated and caring staffresponsive communication with parentsengaging activities (yoga
Address
1209 - 1217 43rd Street, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 902-0006
Bright Beginnings Too Early Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Bright Beginnings Too for its warm, family-oriented atmosphere and exceptional staff. All reviews highlight dedicated teachers (particularly Ms. Ericka, Ms. Marlenis, and director Amanda), clean facilities, nutritious home-cooked meals, and strong child development outcomes.

Warm and welcoming environmentprofessional and caring staffclean and organized facilities
Address
6100 Monroe Place, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 758-0035
Happy Face Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents universally praise Happy Face Day Care Center II for exceptional teacher dedication, quality education, and safe facilities. Children show strong academic and social development, with high enthusiasm for attending. The center offers engaging activities and maintains excellent communication with families.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong academic progresssafe environment
Address
375 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
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P.R.R. Corporation/Smile Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Smile Preschool for its small class sizes, attentive staff, and nurturing environment that supports child development. The facility is described as clean, organized, and well-managed with experienced teachers who provide daily updates and maintain strong relationships with families. All reviewers rate the daycare 5/5 stars and highlight its affordability and convenient Jersey City location.

Small class sizes and low teacher-student ratioattentive and caring staff (especially Ms. Debbie)daily photo and progress updates via app
Address
194 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 963-8533

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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.