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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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Olde Riverside Farm Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
561 Herbertsville Rd, Brick, NJ
Phone
(732) 458-1135
Sunset Cooperative Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
60 Sunset Rd, Pompton Plains, NJ
Phone
(973) 835-6796
Plainfield Community Outreach Clinton Center At Clinton K-8 Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1302 W. 4th Street, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 731-4222
New Dreams Child Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
534 Westside Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 536-2211
Seasons Of Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
190 Midland Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 399-0739
B J Wilkerson Memorial Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
437 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 595-8982
Norjenes Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
61 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 675-9330
Different & Wonderful Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

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.

welcoming staffaffordable pricingflexible payment arrangements
Address
483 Woodland Road, Suite 8, Westampton, NJ
Phone
(609) 871-5300
Mae J. Strong Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

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.

Staff teachers described as amazingfamilies report children were treated wellwelcoming environment for some families
Address
120 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 249-4299
Calvary Nursery School And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

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.

Experienced and long-tenured teacherswarm and loving environmentstrong academic preparation
Address
108 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ
Phone
(908) 272-3962
Boys & Girls Of Union County - Stillman Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
201 W. Fourth Street Stillman Site, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 822-8672
Monkey Bars Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

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.

caring and helpful staffeffective teaching methodsengaging summer camp activities and field trips
Address
454 High Street, Mt Holly, NJ
Phone
(609) 261-0909
The Prep School (For Babies And Children)
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8
Address
33 Myrtle Ave, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-1408
Dover Child Care Center INC. Infant/Toddler And Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

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.

Friendly teachers and front office staffchildren enjoy attending
Address
50 N Morris Street, Dover, NJ
Phone
(973) 366-0277
Whole Life Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
484 East 24th Street, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 782-4899
Building Blocks University
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Building Blocks University has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise educational curriculum and clean facilities, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about child supervision, hygiene, staff conduct, safety incidents, and aggressive fee collection practices.

Educational programs (sign languageSpanishalphabet
Address
1211 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-0371
Children'S World Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Parents consistently praise Children's World Academy for its caring, responsive staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers highlight specific teachers (Ms. Bonnie, Ms. Karen, Ms. Erika, Ms. Sarala) and the director for their professionalism and genuine investment in children's development. Some parents note that negative online reviews do not reflect their positive experiences.

Responsive and communicative teachersnurturing and caring staffprofessional director who addresses concerns promptly
Address
616 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ
Phone
(732) 218-8981
Golden Gate
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Golden Gate Wenonah has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the director Mary, caring teachers, strong parent communication, and child development. Negative reviews cite understaffing, unprofessional staff behavior, lack of camera access, poor hygiene standards, and rough handling of children.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationchild development and learning
Address
645 Georgetown Road, Wenonah, NJ
Phone
(609) 868-4926
Randolph Township Board Of Education Center Grove School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
25 School House Rd., Randolph, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-0808
Mt. Pilgrim Tiny Tot Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
348 - 350 Harrison Street, Passaic, NJ
Phone
(973) 778-9877
Child Care Center Of St. Joseph'S Regional Medical Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This listing appears to be for a hospital's maternity and medical services, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the medical staff, doctors (especially Dr. Arash Emami), nurses, and quality of care across labor/delivery, emergency, and surgical departments. Parents highlight compassionate treatment, attentive staff, and positive outcomes.

Exceptional labor and delivery careskilled surgeonsattentive nursing staff
Address
800 Main Street, Paterson, NJ
Phone
(973) 754-4433
Helping Hands N.S.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Helping Hands N.S. has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Three parents praised recent management and staff changes, cleanliness, and learning environment, while five parents reported serious concerns including poor supervision, unprofessional staff conduct, safety issues, and discriminatory practices.

Recent management and staffing improvementssupportive and helpful teachersclean facility
Address
1059 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ
Phone
(732) 225-4432
Randolph Township Board Of Education Ironia School
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6
Address
303 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-2405
Golden Gate 21st Clc
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Golden Gate 21st CLC receives mixed reviews with significant concerns raised alongside some positive feedback. Parents praise certain teachers and care quality, but serious complaints include poor facility cleanliness, inadequate communication about child health issues, lack of beverages, bullying, and allegations of discriminatory behavior by staff.

Caring teachersgood instructionteacher dedication
Address
2250 S 8th Street, Camden City, NJ
Phone
(609) 868-4926
Divine Direction Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4
Address
219-223 Orange Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(862) 955-3450
Believers Learning & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Believers Learning & Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff and long-term family-like relationships, while negative reviews criticize the single-room setup mixing all ages, lack of potty training support, inadequate supervision leading to injuries, and insufficient staffing.

caring and kind stafflong-term student relationshipsstaff genuinely invested in children's wellbeing
Address
4 Vernon Crossing, Vernon, NJ
Phone
(973) 714-4611
Learning Together Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
7507 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Blessing INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
211 Gibbsboro Rd, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 784-3778
Learning Together
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
7605 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 869-8906
Sweet Dreams Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
7000 Blvd E, Guttenberg, NJ
Phone
(201) 854-9900

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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.