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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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Penns Grove Carneys Point School Age Cc (Sacc)-Lafayette Pershing School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
237 Shell Road, Carneys Point, NJ
Phone
(856) 299-4700
Little World Cooperative Nursery School At Trinity United Methodist Church
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
S. Broadway & Church Streets, Pennsville, NJ
Phone
(856) 678-9624
Grammy Land
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1139b Route 40, Pilesgrove, NJ
Phone
(856) 769-3966
The Learning Center Of Woodstown
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
890 Route 45, Woodstown, NJ
Phone
(856) 769-0101
Building Blocks Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
219 Harding Hwy, Pittsgrove, NJ
Phone
(856) 358-2044
It'S My World Too INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 Union Street, Pennsville, NJ
Phone
(856) 678-2300
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School in Matawan receives unanimous five-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental outcomes for their children. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Roe and teachers as compassionate and invested in each child's growth, with excellent communication and engaging daily activities. Families report smooth transitions, children who are excited to attend, and staff who go above and beyond to accomm

Address
300 Belchase Drive, Matawan, NJ
Phone
(732) 441-3500
Milltown Sacc - Joyce Kilmer School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
21 W Church Street, Milltown, NJ
Phone
(732) 214-2369
Youth Services System - Lord Stirling Community School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
101 Redmond Street, New Brunswick, NJ
Phone
(732) 745-5300
Bright Horizons At Metro Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
200 Wood Ave, Iselin, NJ
Phone
(732) 906-3910
Super Hero Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
281 Johnson Lane, Parlin, NJ
Phone
(732) 721-5444
The Goddard School Of Dayton
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Dayton receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight strong child development outcomes, dedicated staff, quality curriculum, and excellent parent communication. Parents describe the facility as clean, well-organized, and welcoming to all families.

Child development and learning gainscaring and well-trained staffclean facility
Address
399 Ridge Rd, Ste 1, Dayton, NJ
Phone
(732) 274-9631
The Chen School INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
24 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 622-5184
Saint Justine Nursery INC. II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
184 Pacific Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 589-6200
The Learning Experience At Cedar Grove
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience at Cedar Grove receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and dedicated teachers. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and well-prepared for kindergarten through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. The facility is described as clean, safe, and family-oriented with strong parent communication.

Caring and attentive teacherssafe and clean facilitystrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
1090 Route 23 South, Cedar Grove, NJ
Phone
(973) 837-9180
The Little Ones
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
43 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 395-2727
Riker Hill School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
31 Blackstone Dr, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 992-5435
South Mountain Ymca- Seth Boyden School
Child Daycare & Preschools

South Mountain YMCA - Seth Boyden School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and comprehensive programming. Parents report their children make significant developmental progress academically and socially, and appreciate the facility's flexibility with full-time care options, minimal closures, and community involvement.

caring and attentive staffsafe environment with clear policiesdiverse age-appropriate programming (infant through school-aged)
Address
274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Phone
(973) 762-0256
Montclair Ymca(Northeast)School-Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
603 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ
Phone
(973) 655-9756
Primary Park At Lanning Avenue School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18 Lanning Road, Verona, NJ
Phone
(973) 857-4830
New Horizon'S Child Enrichment Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
240 Walnut Street, Bridgeton, NJ
Phone
(856) 455-8377
Cumberland Empowerment Zone 21st Century Community Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2 Sharp Street Lakeside Middle, Millville, NJ
Phone
(856) 293-2420
Linda Dechen Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
237 W Chestnut Ave, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 453-0803
Cumberland Cape Atlantic Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and variety of amenities including gym equipment, classes, and a children's watch program. The YMCA is described as family-oriented with well-maintained facilities and attentive staff. Minor concerns include limited weight room options and ventilation issues in the gym.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and helpful stafffree children's watch program
Address
1159 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 691-0030
Hunterdon Co. Ymca Before/After School Program - Barley Sheaf School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
80 Barley Sheaf Rd, Flemington, NJ
Phone
(908) 236-0055
Bright Horizons At Lebanon
Child Daycare & Preschools

Bright Horizons at Lebanon receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility's cleanliness, caring staff, developmental support, and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication from teachers, diverse learning activities, and children's happiness and growth.

Clean facilityattentive and caring teachersgood staff-parent communication with daily updates and photos
Address
1388 Rt. 22 W, Lebanon, NJ
Phone
(908) 236-0226
Hunterdon County Ymca Before & After School Program - Holland Twp. School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
710 Milford - Warren Glen Rd, Milford, NJ
Phone
(908) 483-4622
Hunterdon Co. Ymca Before/After School Program - Robert Hunter School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8 Dayton Rd, Flemington, NJ
Phone
(908) 483-4622
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Flemington receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently report their children are thriving, happy, and excited to attend, with strong communication and developmental support. The center is noted as reliable, clean, and well-organized with meals provided.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong teacher-parent communicationdaily photos and updates via app
Address
4 Royal Rd, Flemington, NJ
Phone
(908) 284-9699
Ra-Flemington LLC. Dba Lightbridge Academy-Flemington
Child Daycare & Preschools

Lightbridge Academy-Flemington receives exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, caring staff, strong communication through the app, clean facilities, and individualized attention to child development and milestones. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend, and well-cared for across all age groups from infants to pre-K.

Dedicated and caring teachersstrong parent-teacher communication via appclean and organized facilities
Address
314 Route 31 North, Flemington, NJ
Phone
(908) 237-0078

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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.