3,122 Child Daycare & Preschools in New Jersey

Parents highlight the warm, home-like environment and knowledgeable staff, noting significant social and developmental growth in their children. Reviewers appreciate the director's supportive guidance and the facility's ability to ease the transition from home to school, with programs like mommy & me also receiving positive feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One parent highlights the center's long-term care for infants, praising the staff's kindness, attentiveness, and proactive communication over a decade. Conversely, a single recent review describes a hostile experience involving unexplained injuries, illness, and an owner who was aggressive and uncooperative regarding refunds and safety protocols.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Union City Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong communication, convenient before/after care services, and attentive attention to children's individual needs including allergies and development. The facility is described as a trusted, second-home environment where children thrive.

The Nurturing Place is a shelter-based childcare center in Jersey City with mixed reviews. While some praise the staff and mission to support homeless mothers and children, others report serious concerns about management conduct, fairness, food quality, and sanitation.

One parent describes The Children's Studio as a high-quality, albeit pricier, learning environment with convenient after-hours care and engaging excursions, while another parent reports a negative experience with a rude front desk staff member who provided poor service.

Parents consistently praise Jersey City Day Care 100 for its caring, experienced staff, personalized attention, and safe environment. Children reportedly adjust well, develop quickly, and enjoy attending daily. The center is noted as affordable with excellent communication through the Brightwheel app and flexible hours.

The Kids Place receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring and friendly staff, affordability, and positive learning environment that prepares children well for kindergarten. Two negative reviews cite concerns about educational quality, pricing, and parent communication policies.

Academy House CDC V receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, child development outcomes, and professional care across all age groups from infants through pre-K. The facility is recommended by multiple families who have enrolled multiple children over many years.

Westside Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across all age groups, from infants to preschoolers, with particular appreciation for the warm, playful approach to learning and cleanliness standards.

The Learning Tree receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational environment, and strong communication. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about unprofessional conduct, unlicensed teachers, non-functional security cameras, and inappropriate physical behavior by staff.

Parents consistently praise Spanish American Day Care Center for exceptional care, professionalism, and communication. Staff members across all levels (teachers, aides, directors, and support staff) receive high marks for attentiveness and training. The center is noted for accommodating allergies, providing before/after care, meals, and strong educational programs with regular parent updates.

Parents consistently praise Smile Preschool for its small class sizes, attentive staff, and nurturing environment that supports child development. The facility receives high marks for teacher quality, daily communication with parents, and creating a family-like atmosphere. One reviewer noted the exterior appearance could be modernized.