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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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Little Angels Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
188 Washington Ave, Nutley, NJ
Phone
(973) 661-0537
Rising Star Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Rising Star Learning Center receives mixed reviews with stark differences in parent experiences. Positive reviewers praise staff professionalism, strong parent-teacher communication, and child learning outcomes, while negative reviewers report strict policies, lack of empathy, dismissive management, and frequent requests to pick up children. The center appears highly dependent on parental engagement and director-parent compatibility.

Professional and respectful teachersstrong parent-teacher relationships and communicationchildren learn academics and social skills
Address
126 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 923-6999
Ken Shirk Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Ken Shirk Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, child development, and activities, particularly highlighting the director Ms. Samantha and staff member Ms. Heidi. Negative reviewers report serious concerns about cleanliness, staff management, safety, and facility conditions.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learning outcomessummer activities and field trips
Address
445 Old Post Rd, Edison, NJ
Phone
(732) 287-1131
Bright Star Day Care Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Bright Star Day Care Center receives highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise the caring, professional staff and nine-year track records of satisfaction, while negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor hygiene, disorganized operations, rude staff behavior, unsecured facilities, and unresponsive management.

Caring and friendly staffprofessional enrollment processstaff genuinely care for children
Address
1176-78 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ
Phone
(732) 969-9690
Kids Planet Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Kids Planet Center receives extremely polarized reviews with no middle ground. Five positive reviews praise staff professionalism, care quality, and child behavior, while five negative reviews from former attendees allege physical abuse, mistreatment, and neglect of children.

Staff professionalismdedicated teacherschildren treated with respect
Address
226 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ
Phone
(973) 268-4851
Oasis Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
260 Hutton Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 217-6630
Christian Pentecostal After School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
1324 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0004
Kindercare Learning Center At Penn Plaza
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
3 Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 466-4260
Parkside III
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parkside III receives consistently positive feedback from current parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Director Ms. Leslie, and inclusive environment. Parents note significant improvements at the facility and recommend it highly, though they acknowledge older negative reviews exist.

Caring and attentive teachersresponsive director and leadershipinclusive and welcoming environment for all children regardless of race or religion
Address
567 Broadway, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 732-4807
Minnie'S Learning Playhouse Iillc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
315-317 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 596-9633
Gingerbread Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Gingerbread Kids Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, cleanliness, and educational programs. However, recent reviews highlight staffing inconsistencies and isolated concerns about specific staff members and management.

Live camera access to classroomswarm and welcoming environmentcaring and amazing staff
Address
207 Ringwood Avenue, Suite 4b, Wanaque, NJ
Phone
(973) 831-6166
Project Leal-North Brunswick Twp Dept Of Parks Rec & Community At Linwood Middle School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
25 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 247-6615
Countryside Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Countryside Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the staff, communication, activities, and caring environment. However, three parents report serious concerns including insensitive comments about their child, staff inconsistency, understaffing, and aggressive upselling of additional services.

Excellent communication and photo updatesengaging activities and outdoor playwarm and caring environment
Address
4 Countryside Lane, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 556-5915
Kids' Choice Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents consistently praise Kids' Choice Academy for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily updates and photos, genuine staff dedication, and positive child development. The center is credited with going above and beyond, including financial assistance and support services for families in need.

Caring and professional staffnurturing environmentchild develop
Address
6652 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 272-1181
Pemberton Township Wrap Program At Pecec
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Pemberton Township Wrap Program at PECEC receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback praises teachers Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Rivera for patience and dedication, along with clean facilities and friendly staff. However, serious concerns have been raised regarding custody agreement enforcement and staff professionalism.

Patient teachersclean and modern facilitiesfriendly staff
Address
100 Arney'S Mount Road, Pemberton, NJ
Phone
(609) 893-8141
Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

The reviews provided are not for the daycare center but for a YMCA facility. No actual parent reviews of Marion Mann Roberts Early Learning Center's childcare services were found.

None applicable - reviews are for a YMCA gym facilitynot the daycare
Address
100 Fanny Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 334-2820
Candyland Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Candyland Child Learning Center receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring, professional teachers, clean facilities, reasonable pricing, and strong academic/social skill development. Negative reviews report hostile staff interactions, questionable fever claims to dismiss children, inadequate meals, and concerns about hygiene and classroom management.

Caring and professional teachersclean facilitiesreasonable pricing
Address
776 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ
Phone
(732) 499-4400
Am2pm Child Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Parents consistently praise AM2PM Child Care Learning Center for its warm, nurturing environment and dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care. Multiple families report significant positive developmental progress in their children and appreciate the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and strong parent communication. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high satisfaction with the center.

Caring and patient staffclean and safe facilityengaging learning activities
Address
1000 Route 36, Hazlet, NJ
Phone
(732) 264-3200
Pennie'S Place Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Pennie's Place Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise cleanliness, communication, staff professionalism, and child preparation for kindergarten. Negative reviews cite staff misconduct, inappropriate teacher behavior, inadequate supervision, and concerns that the facility prioritizes profit over child welfare.

Clean classroomsgood communication with parentspatient and caring staff
Address
256 & 266 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ
Phone
(856) 546-0530
Junior Prep Annex II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Junior Prep Annex II receives mixed reviews with significant polarization. Some parents praise the caring teachers, child development, and positive experiences, while others report unprofessional staff, poor management, lack of preparedness, and feeling their children were treated as profit sources rather than valued students.

caring and friendly teacherschild learns and develops wellchildren arrive happy and engaged
Address
917 Summit Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-1856
Shining Stars Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Shining Stars Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise staff attentiveness, care, and long-term enrollment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about organization, unprofessionalism, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherslong-term parent retention
Address
10 Washington Avenue Second Floor, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 416-2100
Step By Step Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Step by Step Day Care LLC in Clifton, NJ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, safe learning environment, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. The daycare is noted for bilingual education, developmental support, and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

Caring and dedicated teacherssafe and secure environmentbilingual/multilingual instruction
Address
447 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 772-7411
Lakeview Child Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Lakeview Child Center receives mixed reviews with significant differences in parent experiences. Three parents praise the caring staff, professional care, good communication, and developmental progress, while two parents report serious concerns including inadequate infant care, inconsistent teacher quality, frequent illness, behavioral issues, and poor hygiene standards.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communicationsecure facility
Address
4 Princess Rd, Suite 100, Lawrenceville, NJ
Phone
(609) 896-0500
Cradles To Crayons Childcare-Morristown
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Cradles to Crayons receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring, attentive caregivers and positive experiences with their children's development and attachment to staff. However, several parents report significant concerns with management, administrative communication, and the facility's handling of behavioral and special needs situations.

Caring and kind teacherssafe and loving environmentstrong child attachment to providers
Address
16 Pine Street, Morristown, NJ
Phone
(973) 538-1717
Richard F. Blake Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Richard F. Blake Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational curriculum, and positive experiences for their children's kindergarten readiness. However, some parents report concerns about activity variety, staff behavior, safety during outdoor play in heat, and frustration with waitlist management.

Caring and educated staffstrong curriculumdevelopmentally appropriate teaching methods
Address
65 Horsehill Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ
Phone
(973) 984-2255
Lakewood Multicultural Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2
Address
100 Ridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ
Phone
(732) 363-0700
Carla'S Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Carla's Kids receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the director's dedication, educational approach, and child-centered philosophy. However, one long-term parent reported significant issues with management accessibility, inconsistent operations, and unresponsive communication.

Dedicated and caring directorstrong educational curriculum that prepares children for kindergartenclean facility
Address
101 Central Ave 2nd Floor, Clifton, NJ
Phone
(973) 546-2929
Ventnor Educational Community Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1
Address
400 N Lafayette Avenue, Ventnor, NJ
Phone
(609) 487-7900
Little Red Robins Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Little Red Robins Daycare receives mixed reviews. Seven parents gave 5-star ratings praising the curriculum, caring staff, clean environment, and child development. However, two 1-star reviews criticized high staff turnover, poor owner communication, lack of camera access, alleged retaliation against staff, and safety concerns.

engaging curriculumpatient and caring staffclean and welcoming environment
Address
120 Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ
Phone
(856) 795-0188
Venecia Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise Venecia Daycare (also referred to as Happy Times Day Care) for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and developmental activities. Multiple reviewers highlight long-term staff members who provide genuine care and the facility's welcoming atmosphere. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing confidence in the center's ability to support their children's growth and learning.

Professional and caring staffchild safetydevelopmental and learning activities
Address
717 6 Th Street, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-2513

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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.