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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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All Child Daycare & Preschools in New Jersey

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Sarkis & Siran Gabrellian C.C.&Lrng.Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(551) 996-2987
Kiddie Kastle Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4202 Route 130 North, Willingboro, NJ
Phone
(609) 835-2500
Project Teach - Burlington
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
704 Woodlane Rd, Mount Holly, NJ
Phone
(609) 267-7595
Kiddie Junction LLC D/B/A Kiddie Junction Childcare And Pres
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Junction for providing excellent care, strong communication, and a welcoming environment where children are happy and eager to attend. Staff members, particularly directors Tiara and Ms. Tiffany, receive special recognition for their attentiveness, kindness, and ability to make both children and parents feel like family. Multiple reviews highlight significant progress in children's learning and social development.

Caring and patient staffstrong parent-child bonds with teachersexcellent daily communication
Address
8992 Collins Ave, Pennsauken, NJ
Phone
(856) 662-0789
Tiny Stars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Tiny Stars Learning Center for its caring, stable staff who create a nurturing and enriching environment. Children show significant growth in academics, social skills, and confidence, while families appreciate the creative activities, strong communication, and family-like atmosphere. All reviewers highly recommend the facility.

Reliable and caring teachers with low turnovercreative and engaging activitiesstrong academic learning outcomes
Address
303 Maplewood Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 562-0065
Golden Steps Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park, NJ
Phone
(973) 812-8030
Kidspace Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
333 N Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ
Phone
(856) 740-0064
Bumblebee Early Learning Center INC II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
63-65 Stuyvesant Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 504-7070
Essex County College Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Reviews praise the campus cleanliness, attentive staff, and safe environment. The facility is noted as affordable with helpful faculty and good community connections. However, reviews also mention concerns about the surrounding neighborhood and inconsistency in academic quality among professors.

Clean campusattentive and friendly staffsafe and well-organized setting
Address
303 University Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 877-3357
Tender Hearts Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
107 Park Ave, Somerdale, NJ
Phone
(856) 435-3121
Camden Day Nursery Association
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
327 Stevens Street, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 365-2200
My World Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

My World Child Care in Avenel receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the center 5 stars. Parents praise the caring and passionate staff, Montessori-based curriculum, and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally.

Caring and attentive staffMontessori-based educational approachsafe and welcoming environment
Address
495 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ
Phone
(732) 218-5538
Montessori Kids Universe At Metropark Iselin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Most parents (6 of 8 reviews) report very positive experiences with engaged children, knowledgeable teachers, and a nurturing Montessori/Reggio-inspired environment. However, two recent 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about declining quality, staff turnover, billing practices, lack of transparency, and management integrity.

Montessori and Reggio-inspired curriculumenthusiastic and knowledgeable teacherschildren excited to attend
Address
23 Gills Lane, Woodbridge, NJ
Phone
(732) 734-8330
Every Child Valued
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
175 Johnson Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ
Phone
(609) 883-0300
Heavens Nest Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Heavens Nest Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring teachers, clean environment, and family-like atmosphere. However, one parent raised concerns about pricing practices and felt overcharged compared to competitors in the area.

Wonderful and patient teachersclean and organized facilitypositive environment
Address
1614 Salem Road, Burlington, NJ
Phone
(609) 387-1714
The Joy Of Learning Child Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Joy of Learning Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, safe environment, strong curriculum, and leadership. One parent reported concerns about cleanliness and illness transmission at the facility.

caring and knowledgeable staffsafe and clean environmentstrong curriculum with creative learning methods
Address
2902 Route 130 N Tenby Plaza, Delran, NJ
Phone
(856) 764-3383
Above And Beyond Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
35 Arlington Avenue, Stratford, NJ
Phone
(856) 282-6207
Linwood Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2025 Shore Rd, Linwood, NJ
Phone
(609) 927-9211
Raritan Valley Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise the Raritan Valley YMCA for its comprehensive childcare and youth programs, with particular emphasis on the caring and professional staff. The facility is noted for creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Multiple reviewers highlight successful transitions from previous childcare situations and positive experiences across various age groups.

Caring and professional staffclean and safe facilityexcellent youth programming
Address
144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 257-4114
Children'S Center For Learning Of South Amboy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Children's Center for Learning of South Amboy for its caring, dedicated staff and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show strong social and academic growth. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Caring and passionate staffsmall class sizesprivate playground
Address
148 North Broadway, South Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 727-7373
Grace Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
600 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ
Phone
(732) 442-4199
Precious Steps
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
809 7th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 325-9779
The Wonder Years
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

The Wonder Years receives predominantly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, two negative reviews cite facility overcrowding and an unresolved lice infestation problem.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitychild development and learning progress
Address
255 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 360-2027
Waddlers And Toddlers Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Waddlers and Toddlers Day Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising the caring staff, clean facility, and developmental progress of their children. However, some parents have raised concerns about overcrowding, hygiene issues including a lice problem, and organizational challenges.

Attentive and friendly staffclean facilitychild development and learning activities
Address
59 Webster Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 706-2622
Little Lambs'Day Care Center Plus INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Lambs Day Care Center Plus Inc. receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the staff, curriculum, and family-run atmosphere, with many reporting long-term satisfaction. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including cleanliness issues, pest problems, billing disputes, and discrepancies with state licensing records.

Friendly and caring staffstrong Pre-K curriculumreasonable rates
Address
98 Columbia Terrace, Weehawken, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-1085
Ccaarf International Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents praise CCAARF International Learning Center's caring and engaging teaching staff, noting their children have learned significantly and feel well-cared-for. The center maintains good teacher-to-student ratios and keeps children actively engaged. One negative experience was reported regarding receptionist rudeness.

Loving and caring teacherschildren actively engaged throughout the daygood teacher-to-student ratios
Address
163 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 369-1818
Prime Time Sacc-Orange Ave. School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
901 Orange Ave, Cranford, NJ
Phone
(908) 709-6257
Prime Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
11 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ
Phone
(908) 276-3088
Prime Time Sacc-Walnut School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
370 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ
Phone
(908) 709-6253
Little Rascals Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Rascals Daycare Center receives mostly positive feedback, with many parents praising the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment where children learn and thrive. However, two negative reviews describe concerning issues including inadequate diaper changes, children left in high chairs all day, and resistance to parental observation.

Kind and attentive staffsafe and clean environmentstrong educational focus
Address
217 Rahway Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
Phone
(908) 351-1505

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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.