How do I choose the right daycare in Union City?

When choosing a daycare in Union City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey) Safety measures and cleanliness Daily routines and educational curriculum Parent reviews and ratings Location and hours that fit your schedule

What types of daycare are available in Union City?

Union City offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 53 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Union City, New Jersey (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in New Jersey?

Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Union City for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Union City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow LLC

4.64 score

4.8(20)

1905-1907 Kerrigan Avenue, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

Parents consistently praise Happy Today & Bright Tomorrow for its warm, caring staff, clean facilities, and balanced approach to education and play. Children show strong developmental progress, and parents appreciate the accessible hours, meal services, and excellent communication. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and recommend the center highly.

Warm and attentive staffclean and safe facilitiesreasonable pricesflexible hours (early/late)

The Tiny Seed Of The Big Future Children Care Center

4.64 score

4.8(20)

118 37th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

Parents consistently praise Tiny Seed as an excellent daycare with caring, professional staff who genuinely invest in children's development and well-being. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (some 5+ years) and high satisfaction with educational activities and child safety. One parent noted previous concerns about early closing hours (4pm), though this was reportedly extended to 5pm upon request.

Caring and professional staffchild safety and securityeducational activities and academic progressresponsive management to parent concerns

Borja Day Care Center INC.

4.56 score

4.7(20)

307 33rd Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

Borja Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a caring, second-home environment with dedicated staff and management. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, structured schedule, bilingual staff, and special attention to children's individual needs, including those with autism.

Caring and loving staffclean facilitystructured daily schedulebilingual staff

Angel'S World Day Care Center

4.55 score

4.7(18)

708 West Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

Angel's World Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent, caring teachers, quality education following Union City public school curriculum, homemade meals prepared fresh daily, and strong child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, excited to attend, and feel at home in a clean, organized environment.

Excellent and caring teachershomemade meals prepared fresh dailychild development and lear

Union City Early Childhood Learning Center

4.51 score

4.8(9)

510-35th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 225 children

Union City Early Childhood Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, effective communication, and clean, safe environment. One parent reported concerns about limited activities, strict rules perceived as unfair, and expired food items during the school year.

Caring and communicative staffclean and safe facilityqualified and organized teachersstrong director leadership

Reino Magico INC. Day Care Center

4.49 score

4.9(6)

701 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

Parents consistently praise Reino Magico as a safe, nurturing learning environment where children are happy and engaged. They highlight the qualified and caring staff, effective communication through daily activity apps, and measurable academic progress. Children reportedly enjoy attending and families feel confident in the center's operations.

Qualified and loving teacherssafe and nurturing environmenteffective parent communication via appstrong academic learning outcomes

Alice In Wonderland

4.45 score

4.9(5)

725 - 17th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

Alice in Wonderland is a center-based daycare in Union City, NJ with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the attentive staff, clean facility, and caring environment where children feel at home and enjoy learning. Staff members Ms. Consuelo and Ms. Koala are specifically highlighted for their dedication and affectionate care.

Attentive staffclean facilitylarge playgroundcaring and loving environment

La Edad De Oro Daycare Center

4.45 score

4.6(15)

301 45 Th Street Rear, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

La Edad de Oro Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and warm family-like environment. Parents highlight strong staff-child bonds, excellent communication, cleanliness, and genuine concern for both children's development and parental peace of mind. The center is recommended for families seeking reliable, compassionate early childhood care.

Caring and loving staffstrong staff-child relationshipsexcellent communication with parentsclean facility

The Learning Depot Corp

4.4 score

4.5(20)

811- 813 11th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

The Learning Depot Corp receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with many noting their children are excited to attend and have formed strong bonds with teachers.

Warm and caring staffsafe and clean facilityattentive to individual child needsfun and educational activities

Little Amber Child Care Center

4.39 score

4.6(9)

406 11th Street, Union City, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

Little Amber Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents for attentive, caring staff and a family-owned environment that makes families feel safe. Parents highlight the quality summer programs, engaging activities, and professional, friendly personnel. Multiple reviewers span decades, with some having attended as children themselves and now trusting the center with their own kids.

attentive and caring stafffamily-ownedprofessionalengaging summer programs

Headstart Programs in Union City, New Jersey

There are 1 headstart programs in Union City, New Jersey, making up 2% of the 55 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Union City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Union City, New Jersey, out of 55 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Union City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:

Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey)
Safety measures and cleanliness
Daily routines and educational curriculum
Parent reviews and ratings
Location and hours that fit your schedule

Union City offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 53 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities

Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Union City for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Union City must be licensed by New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

1 Headstart Programs in Union City, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Union City

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