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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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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

One parent highlights the compassion and professional nature of specific staff members, describing them as welcoming and skilled. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes administrative interactions for perceived exclusivity and reports severe concerns regarding the administration's handling of student testing procedures.

compassionate staffprofessional personnelwelcoming atmosphere
Address
25 School House Rd., Randolph, NJ
Phone
(973) 361-0808
Mt. Pilgrim Tiny Tot Day Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Parents describe the staff as caring and welcoming, with one highlighting engaging hands-on activities and another noting a lack of responsiveness. Conversely, a separate parent reports unprofessional conduct by staff and concerns about exclusive enrollment practices targeting church members.

caring staffwelcoming environmenthands-on activities
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

One parent highlights a staff member's compassion and welcoming demeanor, while another praises the professional quality and character of the entire staff. Conversely, a different reviewer describes the administration as power-tripping and recounts an incident involving unnecessary drug testing of students, as well as an unwelcoming interaction regarding community diversity.

compassionate staffwelcoming atmosphereprofessional staff
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

One parent describes a deeply distressing experience involving a teacher physically hitting their child, resulting in minimal disciplinary action, while another criticizes the facility for being dirty and staffed by untrained, underage employees. These reviews highlight severe concerns regarding child safety, staff qualifications, and overall cleanliness.

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

One parent describes the facility as having cockroaches near the food preparation area, while another cites a horrible environment with a nasty smell and reports of lice infestations. A third review mentions unprofessional staff and an inexperienced director, though this comment contains only a single character.

None mentioned
Address
7507 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Blessing INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Feedback for Little Blessing Inc. is sharply divided, with one parent praising Director Hope for her nurturing approach and ability to help children open up, while another criticizes the center as money-driven and abusive. The negative account alleges staff manipulation, a lack of educational value, and aggressive behavior toward parents, whereas the positive account highlights the joy and engagement of the children.

nurturing environmenthelps shy children open upengaging activities
Address
211 Gibbsboro Rd, Clementon, NJ
Phone
(856) 784-3778
Learning Together
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Feedback for this North Bergen center is mixed, with one parent highlighting a positive experience while others report severe hygiene and staff issues. Critics describe the facility as dirty with a nasty smell, citing cockroaches near food preparation areas and lice infestations. Additionally, reviewers criticize specific staff members for unprofessionalism and the director for lacking experience and respect.

One positive experience reported
Address
7605 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ
Phone
(201) 869-8906
Sweet Dreams Day Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes the center as an excellent place with dedicated staff who care for children with love. However, another parent gives a low rating, alleging that the staff mistreats children and fails to provide adequate food.

dedicated staffloving care
Address
7000 Blvd E, Guttenberg, NJ
Phone
(201) 854-9900
Bright Star Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports a severe incident involving a fractured arm and head injury that was initially concealed by staff, leading to an official investigation. Another reviewer describes a racially biased environment where non-white children receive less attention and ethical treatment than their white peers.

Address
500 Barnegat Blvd N, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 660-1800
Novartis Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
One Health Plaza, East Hanover, NJ
Phone
(857) 383-1454
Montessori Children Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ
Phone
(732) 535-1619
Children Of Promise Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

One parent describes Mr. Gorham and Mrs. Crawlee as kind and helpful, noting the classrooms are welcoming and clean while appreciating the nice neighborhood. However, other feedback highlights significant dissatisfaction, citing understaffing, poor management, and dishonesty from the director, alongside mixed experiences where one child enjoyed their time despite parental concerns.

kind staffhelpful staffwelcoming classrooms
Address
43 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 395-2727
Children Of Promise Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.2

One parent describes a positive experience with kind staff and clean classrooms, while another finds the environment unsatisfying despite their child's enjoyment. Conversely, a third reviewer reports severe issues including understaffing, poor management, and dishonesty from the director.

kind staffhelpful administrationwelcoming classrooms
Address
200 Midland Avenue, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 395-9988
Golden Gate Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.1

Golden Gate Academy receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviews praise staff warmth, education quality, and child development support. However, serious allegations of physical assault by staff members and inadequate incident response procedures have been reported by multiple parents.

caring and pleasant staffeducational approachchild development support
Address
2120 N Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(609) 868-4926
Teddy Bear Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent withdrew their children after six months, citing a lack of curriculum structure and minimal learning opportunities beyond free play. The reviewer noted that staff were often distracted by cell phones and described inconsistent leadership, with only one part-time teacher receiving positive feedback for hands-on activities.

hands-on projects by one teacherengaging free play
Address
11 Middletown-Lincroft Rd, Lincroft, NJ
Phone
(732) 747-8583
Play Learn And Grow Daycare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Play Learn and Grow Daycare has highly polarized reviews with significant concerns about management and operations. Multiple parents report unprofessional and disrespectful behavior from owner Natasha Johnson, operational issues including late meal service and unresponsiveness, and safety concerns. A small number of positive reviews praise cleanliness and staff friendliness, though some reviewers question their authenticity.

Clean facilitywelcoming staffchildren
Address
202-204 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 693-0050
The Learning Zone For Infants And Toddler
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes the facility as a terrible place that they would not recommend, citing shock at the staff's behavior. The reviewer expresses disgust over concerns regarding meal provision and staff rushing children out of the center.

None mentioned
Address
763 Ave C, Bayonne, NJ
Phone
(201) 339-2229
Montessori Plus Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
278 Willow Street, Teaneck, NJ
Phone
(201) 907-5077
Campus Kids (Cac Childcare Ctr. INC.)
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
247 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 545-6681
Great Kidz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports their child contracted COVID-19 while in care, alleging the facility failed to enforce proper health and safety protocols. The reviewer demands immediate answers regarding prior safety measures and states they may seek legal counsel if not satisfied with the response.

Address
178 Mallory Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 333-0300
Watch Me Grow Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
918 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 373-1160
Tra-Cee Nursery School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports that staff members were unhelpful and allowed children to watch television for most of the day, leading them to remove their kids and avoid recommending the center.

Address
337 Mantua Ave, Paulsboro, NJ
Phone
(856) 423-5890
Building Blocks Day Care And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent describes this center as the worst they have experienced, citing a complete lack of supervision and staff who are constantly on their phones. The reviewer reports that children are returning home with unexplained marks and exhibiting acting-out behavior attributed to their time at the facility.

Address
401 Harmony Road, Suite 15, Gibbstown, NJ
Phone
(856) 423-5606

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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.