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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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Kiddie Academy Of Secaucus
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Secaucus receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the attentive and caring staff, structured learning curriculum, infant-to-kindergarten programs, and use of camera monitoring systems. Children reportedly achieve developmental milestones, gain independence, and show enthusiasm for attending the center.

Attentive and caring staffstructured curriculum tailored to individual needscamera access to monitor children
Address
1006 New County Road, Secaucus, NJ
Phone
(201) 706-3626
Happy Time Jr.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Davis Ave, Kearny, NJ
Phone
(201) 991-3376
Play And Learn II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
41 - 53 Tuers Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 333-8844
Bright Horizons At Sinatra Drive Hoboken
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Sinatra Drive receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, with praise for caring staff, child development, and administrative responsiveness. However, a small number of parents reported serious safety concerns, inadequate supervision of infants, and poor communication.

Experienced and dedicated staff with long tenurestrong child development and learning outcomesexcellent daily communication via app and staff updates
Address
336 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 420-7043
Kiddie Academy Of Hamilton Park
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of Hamilton Park for its caring, dedicated staff and strong educational foundation that prepares children well for kindergarten. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's security features, provided meals, classroom cameras, and supportive management. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high confidence and satisfaction in their children's care and development.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong educational curriculumseamless kindergarten transitions
Address
255 Brunswick Street, Suite 1, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 241-4443
Bright Horizons At 1102 Maxwell Lane
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Maxwell Lane in Hoboken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All nine reviews rate the center 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring and attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong leadership. Parents report positive experiences across all age groups from infants through pre-school.

caring and attentive teachersexceptional director Sarahclean and well-maintained facility
Address
1102 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 479-5330
Baby Galileo Preschool & Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
360 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 798-0343
The Tot Spot Childcare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
569 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ
Phone
(201) 991-3035
Tata'S Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4110 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 864-7832
Nazareth Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5800 Palisade Ave, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 295-8838
Grow Learn & Play Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
423 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 418-8428
J P Morgan Chase Back-Up Ccc Newport
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Bright Horizons back-up care center for its warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Staff are described as caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's development, with Director Jill noted as particularly professional and kind. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show strong emotional growth, with parents appreciating excellent communication and engagement activities.

Warm and caring staffstrong safety protocolsDi
Address
575 - Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 595-7300
Bright Horizons At Maxwell Place
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Maxwell Place in Hoboken receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, strong leadership from director Sarah, engaging activities, and clean facilities. Families report positive experiences with both full-time enrollment and backup care services.

Caring and attentive teachersexcellent director Sarahengaging educational activities
Address
1125 Maxwell Lane, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
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Connecting Circles Childcare Service
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
136 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 668-1016
Bright Future Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
577 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 467-4444
New City Kids After School Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

New City Kids After School Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents and children. Parents praise the engaging activities, supportive counselors, and welcoming environment, with children eager to return. The summer camp program was highlighted as particularly successful, though parents wished it lasted longer.

Engaging activities and programmingcaring and supportive counselorschildren make new friends
Address
240 Fairmount Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 915-9896
River School Exchange Place-Bright Horizons School
Child Daycare & Preschools

River School Exchange Place-Bright Horizons School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents, with most praising the caring and experienced teachers, structured curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending daily. One negative review cited poor director behavior.

Caring and nurturing teachersexperienced staffstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
251 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 369-7003
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience Hoboken receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, caring staff, particularly staff members Ivelise and Yvette, as well as the engaging curriculum, safety measures, and strong communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and nurturing teacherswelcoming and professional staffclean facility
Address
900 Monroe Sreet, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 857-8377
River School Warren-Bright Horizons School
Child Daycare & Preschools

River School Warren-Bright Horizons receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, structured curriculum, and strong communication. Children reportedly thrive and enjoy attending, with parents describing it as a welcoming community. One negative review cited poor director conduct.

caring and nurturing teachersexperienced staffstrong parent communication via app and daily interactions
Address
254 Warren Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 427-9070
Y Learning Center At Ps-37
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
158 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 714-4390
Concordia Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
761 Summit Ave., Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 876-5432
The Children'S Center At Goldman Sachs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(212) 357-5558
First United Methodist Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2213-15 New York Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 865-9030
Prime Time Sacc-Bloomingdale School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 Bloomingdale Ave, Cranford, NJ
Phone
(908) 709-6969
The Wonder Years Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Wonder Years Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff, clean facility, and family-oriented environment. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children's speech, social skills, and overall learning, with children excited to attend daily. The center is consistently described as the best daycare option in the area.

Caring and dedicated staffclean and safe facilitychild development and learning progress
Address
133 S Ave, Fanwood, NJ
Phone
(908) 222-8992
Ejf-Aldene School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
339 West Webster Avenue, Roselle Park, NJ
Phone
(908) 245-1521
Buds Of Promise Child Development And Learning Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
515-517 W. Fourth Street, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 756-2837
Ncsc S.O.A.R. Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
631-657 Westminister Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
Phone
(908) 820-4051
Neighborhood House Association
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Neighborhood House Association for providing a safe, structured, and caring environment where children thrive academically and socially. Staff and administrators are described as loving, attentive, and dedicated to child development. The program is highly recommended for both afterschool care and full-time daycare services.

Safe and supervised environmentcaring and amazing staffstructured academics balanced with enriching activities
Address
644 W 4th Street, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 757-7100
Kids First At Childtime
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kids First at Childtime Rahway for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for strong communication through the SproutAbout app, classroom cameras, and daily updates, as well as seamless transitions between age groups. Multiple families with multi-year enrollments report high satisfaction with the center's professionalism, leadership, and individual attention to children's needs.

Caring and attentive st
Address
215 Elm Ave, Rahway, NJ
Phone
(732) 396-1533

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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.