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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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All Child Daycare & Preschools in New Jersey

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The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Fanwood receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the school's cleanliness, organizational excellence, and the lasting community and friendships formed there. Multiple reviewers emphasize director Tricia's exceptional leadership and the school's success in preparing children academically and emotionally for elementary school.

Address
324 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ
Phone
(908) 232-5250
Sunny Kidz LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2018 Dewitt Terrace, Linden, NJ
Phone
(908) 486-5772
The Learning Gate An Asso. Of Ctrs INC
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Gate receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong curriculum. Parents highlight the director and teachers' dedication to individual child development and family support, with children showing enthusiasm for attending daily.

Caring and nurturing staffclean facilityengaging curriculum
Address
816 Old York Rd, Raritan, NJ
Phone
(908) 722-6789
Brick Avon
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
219 Avon Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(973) 733-6750
Boys And Girls Club Of Clifton Basp Beatrice Gilmore School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1075 Mc Bride Avenue, Woodland Park, NJ
Phone
(973) 317-7743
Triangle School Age Child Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
156 S. Triangle Rd, Hillsborough, NJ
Phone
(908) 874-4990
The Giving Nest Preschool In Martinsville
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1949 Washington Valley Rd, Martinsville, NJ
Phone
(732) 302-1321
Childtime Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
601 Buena Parkway, Bridgewater, NJ
Phone
(908) 722-7837
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience Hillsborough receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, well-organized facility. Parents report their children have made significant academic and social progress, feel excited to attend, and benefit from strong communication through daily updates and photos.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong parent communication with daily photos and updates
Address
345 Auten Road, Hillsborough, NJ
Phone
(908) 369-3904
Sherman School Nj
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
375 East Grant Avenue, Roselle Park, NJ
Phone
(908) 245-1886
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center in Kenilworth receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewed parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and experienced staff, strong communication, developmental progress of children, and family-friendly atmosphere. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety, low staff turnover, and engaging activities.

Attentive and compassionate staffstrong teacher-parent communicationdaily photos and activity updates via app
Address
25 Market Street, Kenilworth, NJ
Phone
(908) 620-1391
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Union County At Washington School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club facility for its clean, well-maintained environment and diverse programming including swimming, basketball, and special events. Staff members are noted for being patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about working with children of all abilities. The facility is appreciated for reasonable pricing, inclusive practices, and creating a fun, positive community atmosphere.

Clean and well-maintained
Address
501 Washington Ave, Roselle, NJ
Phone
(908) 351-3344
Somerset Hills Ymca School Age Child Care Program - Woodland School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
114 Stirling Rd, Warren, NJ
Phone
(908) 766-7898
The Giving Nest II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
225 Mountain Blvd, Watchung, NJ
Phone
(908) 222-1003
Summit Area Ymca At Saltbrook
Child Daycare & Preschools

Summit Area YMCA at Saltbrook receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise its clean, modern facilities and welcoming staff. Parents highlight quality swimming lessons, sports programs, fitness classes, and a strong sense of community. The facility offers diverse programming for all ages and has built long-term loyalty among families.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and welcoming staffquality swimming instruction
Address
40 Maple Street, New Providence, NJ
Phone
(908) 251-8343
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Union County At Harrison School
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club facility for its clean, well-maintained environment and diverse programming including aquatics, basketball, and summer camps. Staff members are highlighted as patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about working with children of all abilities. The center is described as affordable, convenient, and a valuable community resource.

Clean and well-organized facilitypatient and knowledgeable instructorsinclusive approach to special needs children
Address
310 Harrison Ave, Roselle, NJ
Phone
(908) 687-7976
Seasons Of Learning At J Garfield Jackson Sr Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
106 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 266-5895
Splendor Bilingual Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
92 Youngs Road, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 586-1118
Mercer County Cyo (Cyo Center)
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Mercer County CYO Center as an outstanding facility with excellent staff and amenities. The center is noted for its large gym, game room, computer room, and overall cleanliness. Children reportedly have positive learning experiences and enjoy attending.

Large gymgame roomcomputer room
Address
920 S Broad Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 396-8383
Robbinsville Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2022 Washington Blvd, Robbinsville, NJ
Phone
(609) 961-1125
Kiddie Academy Of Robbinsville
Child Daycare & Preschools

Kiddie Academy of Robbinsville receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, welcoming environment, and director Bonnie's leadership. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and feel safe, with staff members remaining at the facility long-term. The center is noted for its cleanliness, structured routines, engaging activities, and professional operations.

Warm and caring stafflow staff turnoverdirector Bonnie's compassionate leadership
Address
1412 Route 130, Building F, Robbinsville Twp, NJ
Phone
(609) 224-1177
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Robbinsville for its caring, communicative staff and nurturing environment that supports children's social, emotional, and academic development. Multiple reviewers highlight the center's professionalism, cleanliness, engaging activities, and strong parent communication through the app and frequent family events. All ten reviews rate the facility 5 out of 5 stars.

Caring and experienced teacherswarm and welcoming staffstrong
Address
2285 Hwy 33, Robbinsville, NJ
Phone
(609) 689-9900
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in Hamilton receives consistently positive feedback from parents and program providers. Parents praise the professional, caring staff, clean facility, child development outcomes, and family-oriented environment. The center is noted for strong communication with parents and willingness to work with children's individual needs.

Professional and friendly staffclean facilitystrong child development and learning outcomes
Address
3225 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 228-3126
Boys & Girls Club Of Trenton & Mercer County
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this Boys & Girls Club location as a safe, welcoming community space with excellent staff and diverse programs for children ages 5-12. The facility offers affordable afterschool care with a wide variety of activities that keep children engaged and happy. Multiple reviewers highlight it as a dependable, well-maintained resource that has been invaluable for working families.

Affordable ratesdiverse programs and activitiescaring and great staff
Address
212 Centre Street, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 392-3191
The Goddard School
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Goddard School of Ewing receives uniformly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, engaging curriculum, clean and safe facility, and strong communication. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show measurable development and learning.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional managementengaging educational curriculum
Address
158 Scotch Rd, Ewing, NJ
Phone
(609) 883-6800
The Goddard School-Hamilton II
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Goddard School-Hamilton II for its warm, nurturing environment and attentive staff who genuinely care about each child's development. Multiple reviewers highlight the individualized attention, smooth transitions, enriching activities, and excellent communication. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with families expressing strong confidence and peace of mind in the center's care.

Warm and nurturing environmentattentive and caring staffindividualized child care
Address
3564 Quarkerbridge Road, Suite 11, Hamilton, NJ
Phone
(609) 588-0880
Henry Pannell Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2 Clay Street, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 497-9622
Pennington Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
70 State Highway 31 South, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 737-1333
The Child Development Center At Bristol-Myers Squibb - Penni
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
311 Pennington-Rocky Hill Rd, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 818-6200
The Learning Experience At Hopewell
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience at Hopewell receives unanimous 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and engaging curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and making significant developmental progress across all age groups from infants through pre-K.

Caring and attentive teachers with high staff longevity (5-18 years)engaging age-appropriate curriculumdaily photo/progress updates
Address
795 Denow Road, Bldg. B, Pennington, NJ
Phone
(609) 737-2300

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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.