
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.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,122 |
| Headstart Programs | 101 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 213 |
| Before or After School | 689 |
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One parent describes the daycare as very good but notes that black stones in the playground leave children very dirty and are too hard for them.
One parent reports an amazing atmosphere and great caretakers for siblings attending for nearly seven years, while another describes the facility as the worst place with rude workers and owners.
Some parents describe a warm, family-like environment where staff show exceptional patience and care, while others report negative experiences involving discrimination against children with special needs and unprofessional enrollment practices. Conflicting feedback highlights both strong emotional connections with the director and serious concerns about accessibility and fairness for delayed or non-verbal children.
A few parents report positive experiences, noting that former students received strong academic preparation in kindergarten and that current children are happy and content with their daily care. One review highlights friendly staff and effective curriculum, while another expresses general satisfaction with the facility.
One parent describes the staff as lovely, caring, and professional, noting that the program offers many fun and educational activities for all ages. The reviewer, coming from a family of teachers, considers this one of the best childcare programs they have seen.
One reviewer reports significant noise disturbances from church activities, citing loud music and yelling late at night. The feedback highlights concerns about the center's consideration for neighbors and potential disruptions to the surrounding environment.
One parent highlights the excellent facilities, convenient hours, and deeply invested staff, noting their child's happiness and good teacher-to-child ratios. Conversely, three other parents report leaving after a month due to inconsistent communication, sporadic outdoor time, and a lack of management structure and professionalism, describing an uncoordinated atmosphere where the director appears overwhelmed.
One parent describes the center as family-oriented and attentive to concerns, noting positive experiences for both a nine-year-old and a three-year-old, while another review claims the best years of life were spent there. Conversely, a separate complaint alleges unprofessional business practices, including difficult interactions regarding service diagnostics and fees, leading to a refusal to continue using the service.
One parent reports that their son enjoyed attending Blooming Buds Learning Center for three years, highlighting the staff's childhood education background and their ability to keep children engaged while fostering social and fundamental skills. The review also notes that the center maintains strong communication with parents and effectively supports early learning outcomes.
One parent describes abusive treatment of a toddler, including physical force and verbal aggression by staff, alongside allegations of dishonest billing practices and unsanitary conditions. Another reviewer criticizes the staff and owner as unpleasant, though no specific details are provided.
Two parents report extremely negative experiences, citing abuse, neglect, and poor food quality. One reviewer explicitly states that staff do not watch the children and mix their food when angry.
One parent highlights the staff's caring nature and the school's success in preparing children academically and socially for kindergarten. A former employee also praises the positive work environment, though their review does not reflect current parental experience.
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Recent feedback highlights severe safety concerns, including an incident with an open back door and unsupervised infants, alongside allegations of staff mistreatment and neglect. Additional comments question the current ownership and administrative transparency of the center.
DIFFERENT & WONDERFUL LEARNING CENTER in Westampton has highly polarized reviews. Several long-term parents praise the welcoming staff, affordability, flexible payment options, and variety of programs (before/after care, summer camp, daily trips). However, other parents report serious concerns including alleged staff misconduct, cleanliness issues, and unprofessional behavior.
Mae J. Strong Child Development Center has deeply divided reviews. While a small number of parents praise the care and treatment their children received, the majority of reviews cite serious concerns about management conduct, facility cleanliness, sanitation, and allegations of discriminatory treatment.
Calvary Nursery School has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, structured learning environment, and strong community feel. However, recent reviews cite serious concerns about the former director's rigid, inflexible management style and reported discriminatory practices, though a new interim director has since taken over.
A single parent reports that staff members display a lack of respect and professionalism, creating a hostile environment. Another reviewer describes false accusations and yelling directed at their younger sister, noting that staff appear to target specific children.
Monkey Bars Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's care, teaching methods, educational activities, and summer camp programs. However, negative reviews cite serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision, staff inconsistency, lack of educational engagement, and unprofessional incident reporting.
A few parents describe the center positively, citing friendly staff and calling it a great school or best summer camp. However, one review strongly criticizes the facility, claiming the operator refuses to cover up the truth.
Dover Child Care Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about child care quality and staff behavior. While one parent praised friendly staff and good care, multiple parents reported issues including inadequate diaper changes, inattentive staff, alleged yelling at children, and poor customer service.
Parents report significant concerns regarding staff professionalism, organizational chaos, and inadequate nutrition, with one noting rude interactions and another citing unsupervised children during nap time. Feedback highlights a lack of hot meals, limited breakfast options, and unprofessional staff behavior, including discussing private matters with other workers.
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