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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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Montclair Ymca Demarest School Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
465 Broughton Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 338-0023
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Fairfield receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing learning environment. Parents consistently highlight their children's happiness, academic growth, and sense of community, with many noting improvements after transferring from other facilities. The owner's personal involvement and regular communication with families are frequently cited as standout qualities.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean environmentengaging educational activities
Address
76 Little Falls Road, Fairfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 227-5577
The Salvation Army "Knowledge Is Power"
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviews are mixed and mostly focus on the facility's food pantry services rather than daycare operations. One parent reported negative experiences with summer camp organization, citing poor staff identification, rigid entry policies, and scheduling issues.

Community support and assistance programsaffordable summer camp pricing
Address
430 Main Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 672-0262
Solnyshko Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Solnyshko Day Care Center in Livingston, NJ has received 10 five-star reviews praising the caring, passionate staff, nutritious homemade meals, engaging enrichment activities, and warm environment. Parents consistently highlight strong teacher-child relationships, low staff turnover, excellent communication, and successful child development outcomes.

Caring and passionate teacherslow staff turnoverhomemade meals
Address
18 Microlab Road, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 597-0700
Bright Horizons At Halsey Street
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons at Halsey Street for its friendly, caring staff and clean, well-maintained facility. The center is noted for keeping children engaged with planned activities, providing regular communication, and maintaining low teacher turnover. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings and expressed high satisfaction with their children's experiences.

Friendly and accommodating staffcleanlinessplanned activities for all ages
Address
106 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 565-0058
Creative Concepts Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1211 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 375-3618
Ihs Little Angels Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1442b Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 371-5055
The Learning Safari
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
24 Little Falls Rd, Fairfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 808-0036
Pilgrim Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
195 Ridgewood Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ
Phone
(973) 743-5596
Burnet Hill School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25 Byron Pl, Livingston, NJ
Phone
(973) 535-1915
The Salvation Army-Ironbound Boys & Girls Club & Senior Ctr.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club for its youth sports programs, particularly soccer. Reviews highlight positive coaching, player development focus, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps children engaged long-term. The facility appears to offer recreational activities beyond sports.

Excellent coaching and player developmentpositive atmospherelong-term engagement
Address
11 Providence Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 344-2698
Montclair Child Development Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
261 William Street, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 674-0166
Montclair Ymca Laning Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18 Lanning Ave, Verona, NJ
Phone
(973) 571-0718
Wilson School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Orton Road, West Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 228-8999
Montclair Ymca(Bradford)School-Age Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
87 Mt. Hebron Rd, Montclair, NJ
Phone
(973) 509-4159
Lincoln School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Crane Street, Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 228-9113
La Casa De Don Pedro Early Childhood Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
39 Broadway, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 481-4091
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel'S Iris Family Ctr Early Childhoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
432 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 763-4600
Kiddie Academy Of West Caldwell
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy of West Caldwell for its caring, attentive staff and strong educational curriculum. The facility offers in-house meals, live cameras, detailed daily reports, and maintains a clean, safe environment where children thrive and show measurable developmental progress.

Caring and professional teachersstrong educational curriculumin-house meals included in tuition
Address
810 Passaic Avenue, Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 227-4382
Montclair Ymca Berkeley School Sacc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
351 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
Phone
(973) 680-8215
The Community School In Nutley INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10 St Paul'S Pl, Nutley, NJ
Phone
(973) 661-0788
Gregory Avenue School Before & After Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Gregory Ave, West Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 736-3674
Precious Feet Christian Daycare & Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
189 Stuyvesant Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(862) 216-9840
Vailsburg Child Development Smith Street Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
179-189 Smith Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 351-2151
Le Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1529 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ
Phone
(973) 378-3500
Growing Garden Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
962-970 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 375-0502
La Casa De Don Pedro Early Childhhood Development Center III
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
202-216 First Street, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 350-0530
Students After-School In Millburn (Sam) - Glenwood Elementary School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
325 Taylor Road South, Short Hills, NJ
Phone
(973) 376-3434
Washington School Extended Day Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
Central Ave, West Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 228-1644
Three Stages Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
25 Evergreen Place, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 674-2020

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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.