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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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Academy House Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Academy House Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong parent communication, engaging curriculum, and a family-like atmosphere that helps children feel safe and excited about attending.

Caring and attentive staffsmooth transitions for new studentsengaging and educational activities
Address
895 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 216-9252
Sunshine Club Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Sunshine Club Center LLC in Bayonne, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the dedicated staff, hands-on ownership, and strong educational curriculum. Parents emphasize the low student-to-teacher ratios, personalized attention, regular communication, and children's academic and developmental progress. Multiple families report feeling secure and comfortable leaving their children in the facility's care.

Dedicated and caring staffhands-on ow
Address
1002 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ
Phone
(201) 960-0855
Atlantic City Day Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Atlantic City Day Nursery receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff. Parents report that children develop strong academic foundations, with many advancing to honor rolls and being well-prepared for school. The center is noted for its cleanliness, extensive enrichment activities, and over 100 years of community service.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and nurturing environmentclean facility
Address
101 N Boston Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Phone
(609) 345-3569
Clockwise Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Clockwise Childcare receives consistently high praise from long-term families who describe the center as caring, safe, and well-prepared for kindergarten transitions. Parents emphasize the family-like atmosphere, quality teaching staff, and engaging curriculum including popular summer programs. Multiple families have attended for 3+ years and strongly recommend the facility.

Caring and kind stafffamily-like environmentclean and safe facility
Address
1808 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Phone
(856) 354-1990
The Happy Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1051-1053 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 614-0010
Haddon Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Haddon Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff, strong communication, clean facilities, and educational activities. Parents report their children thrive in this nurturing environment and appreciate the professionalism and accommodating scheduling. Two negative reviews lack specific details.

Caring and attentive staffclear communication with parentswarm and welcoming atmosphere
Address
220 W Clinton Ave, Oaklyn, NJ
Phone
(856) 858-7733
Accc Gateway Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
5046 Black Horse Pike, Mayslanding, NJ
Phone
(856) 392-6911
Giant Steps Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
351 Mullica Hill Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ
Phone
(856) 478-2262
Three Stages Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Three Stages Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. Many report long-term loyalty, with some families using the center for over a decade.

Pleasant and welcoming staffsafe and clean facilitystrong educational programs
Address
91 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 672-0488
Little Learning Academy INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Little Learning Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, quality curriculum, and welcoming community. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about inadequate supervision, staff qualifications, and child safety incidents.

Attentive and caring staffstrong academic and social-emotional curriculumindoor gym facility
Address
832 Park Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
Phone
(856) 559-0199
Tiny Little Pieces Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
367 W. Browning Rd, Bellmawr, NJ
Phone
(856) 402-2958
Kidsnet Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

KIDSNET LEARNING CENTER in Sicklerville receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facility, strong educational focus, and family-like atmosphere that has served multiple children over many years.

Friendly and approachable staffexcellent communication and daily updatesclean and well-organized facility
Address
665 Chews Landing Rd, Sicklerville, NJ
Phone
(856) 728-6565
Little Genius Academy Of Edison LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Little Genius Academy of Edison for its caring, attentive staff, small class sizes, and child-centered curriculum that promotes significant developmental growth. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized, with excellent parent communication through daily updates and live monitoring capabilities. Children reportedly thrive socially and academically in this nurturing environment.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class siz
Address
38 Vineyard Rd, Edison, NJ
Phone
(732) 248-6106
Rainbow Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Rainbow Child Care Center in Chester, NJ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the nurturing environment, quality staff, and family-like atmosphere. Most reviewers highlight attentive teachers, educational quality, and strong recommendations. One reviewer questioned the director's professional background and qualifications.

nurturing environmentattentive staffquality education
Address
395 Route 24 West, Chester, NJ
Phone
(908) 679-5010
Prime Time Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Prime Time Day Care has mostly positive reviews highlighting a family-oriented environment with caring, welcoming staff where children are happy and feel at home. However, there are serious concerns from two parents about inappropriate handling of challenging situations, including discriminatory treatment of a special-needs child and harmful disciplinary practices.

Staff genuinely cares for childrenfamily-oriented atmospherechildren enjoy attending
Address
748 Main Street, Belford, NJ
Phone
(732) 495-8990
Mulberry Bush Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The reviews provided do not pertain to Mulberry Bush Preschool in Toms River. Instead, they are reviews for various YMCA locations discussing their gym facilities, swim lessons, summer camp programs, and fitness classes. No actual parent reviews for the daycare center were submitted.

Friendly and helpful staffwell-maintained facilitiesswimming lessons
Address
1088 W. Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 341-9622
Ymca Childcare At Mt. Laurel
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive about this YMCA facility, with members praising the clean environment, friendly and knowledgeable staff, quality fitness classes, and good value. However, these reviews appear to be for the gym/fitness center rather than the childcare program specifically. One parent noted initial challenges with nursing and baby-changing facilities, though the facility subsequently added private changing areas to address these concerns.

Clean faci
Address
59 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ
Phone
(856) 234-6200
The Red Balloon Nursery School INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

The Red Balloon Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and child development. One negative review cited poor teacher interactions, inadequate cleaning/disinfection, and illness concerns. Overall, the facility is highly recommended by the majority of parents.

Warm and welcoming staffOwner Helena's genuine care and commitmentClean facilities with ample space
Address
41 Saint Mehiel Drive, Delran, NJ
Phone
(856) 824-1112
Mel INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1131-33 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 966-1722
Joyful Sounds
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
260 White Horse Ave, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 627-7800
Rachaels Kids Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Rachael's Kids Care for its warm, family-like environment and genuinely caring staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the director's strong communication, teachers' dedication to child development, and their own peace of mind with the center. All reviews are 5-star ratings emphasizing trust, safety, and children's enthusiasm about attending.

Warmfamily-like atmospherecaring and attentive staff
Address
319 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ
Phone
(609) 652-2997
Tiny Hands Learning Center Pleasantville LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Tiny Hands Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its clean facility, attentive staff, and strong educational programs. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children, particularly in speech, literacy, and social skills, along with excellent communication from staff. The center is noted for its caring environment, flexible hours including 24-hour availability, and transportation services.

Clean facilityattentive and caring staffdirector Ms. Terry's leadership and hands-on approach
Address
101 West Delilah Road, Pleasantville, NJ
Phone
(609) 892-4741
Beginners First Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise Beginners First Academy for its caring, nurturing staff, strong communication, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility receives high marks for included meals, structured academics, cleanliness, and staff consistency over multiple years. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care and describe the center as a welcoming second home.

Caring and patient staffexcellent daily communication with photos and app updatesall meals included
Address
1201 Boulevard Rt. 50, Weymouth Twp, NJ
Phone
(609) 829-2292
Little Achievers Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
2 Jocama Blvd, Suite B, Old Bridge, NJ
Phone
(732) 325-1134
Heart Felt Childcare Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Heart Felt Childcare Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong academic progress, and family-like environment. The majority of reviews highlight children's significant developmental gains and comfort with attending. Two negative reviews cite staffing concerns and disputes over tuition and dismissal policies.

Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentstrong academic preparation (ABC's
Address
67-69 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ
Phone
(732) 541-5522
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the welcoming environment, staff communication, and developmental progress of their children. However, two parents report serious concerns including inadequate teacher training, lunch provision issues, sudden dismissal without proper notice, and allegations of racial bias in treatment.

Welcoming morning environmentstrong teacher-parent communicationstaff responsiveness to individual child needs
Address
601 Cortlandt Street, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-3632
The Bookhouse INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
140 Front Street, South Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(732) 485-5822
Little Wonder World Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
388 Washington Road, Sayreville, NJ
Phone
(732) 416-6636
Crossroads Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Crossroads Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews with parents praising cleanliness, affordability, staff friendliness, and kindergarten preparation. However, some parents report concerns about staff turnover, inconsistent communication, and overcrowding in the toddler classrooms.

affordable tuitionmeals includedclean facility
Address
114 Old Stage Rd, East Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 251-3221
The Salvation Army Early Childhd Edu Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents consistently praise The Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Center for its exceptional and caring staff. The facility offers structured activities, field trips, and academic support, with one parent noting significant developmental improvements in their autistic child. Multiple parents highlight affordability and additional community resources like food pantry services.

Exceptional and dedicated staffacademic support and homework helprecreational activities (basketball
Address
562 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 435-7355

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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.