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101 Headstart Programs in New Jersey

Browse 101 headstart programs 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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school3,122
Headstart Programs101
Religious / Church Based Daycare213
Before or After School689

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🎨 Preschools 340🎒 After School Programs 167🌱 Montessori 102✝️ Christian Daycare 84👶 Infant & Toddler 33📚 Kindergarten 31⛪ Catholic Daycare 11🏠 In-Home Daycare 10🕊️ Baptist Daycare 9🌍 Bilingual Daycare 3

All Headstart Programs in New Jersey

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North Hudson Community Action Corp.Corp.-Headstart Program
Headstart Programs
Address
314 67th Street, West New York, NJ
Phone
(201) 662-7722
Greater Bergen Community Action-Garfield Heights Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
503 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 884-1050
N. Hudson Community Action Corp.Corp.Head Start/Early Hs Pr
Headstart Programs
Address
401 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Phone
(201) 863-7511
Hopes Cap INC Connors Site
Headstart Programs
Address
201 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ
Phone
(201) 795-0033
Penns Grove Headstart II
Headstart Programs
Address
11 N Broad St, Penns Grove, NJ
Phone
(856) 351-0268
Millville Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
530-532 North High Street, Millville, NJ
Phone
(856) 327-1665
Vineland III Headstart Center
Headstart Programs
Address
116 Elmer St, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 691-5838
Norwescap Hunterdon Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
79 Highway 202/31 South, Suite 200, Ringoes, NJ
Phone
(908) 284-4757
Wildwood Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2810 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ
Phone
(856) 948-5013
Ocean City Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
204 E. 4th Street, Ocean City, NJ
Phone
(856) 453-0803
The Leaguers INC. Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
10 Marshall Street, Irvington, NJ
Phone
(973) 643-0300
Montclair Child Development Center INC.
Headstart Programs

Parents consistently praise Montclair Child Development Center for its caring, professional staff and nurturing educational environment. Children show significant developmental progress and enjoy attending daily. The center provides healthy meals, diverse activities, health services, and maintains strong parent communication.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsdevelopmental progress
Address
272 Baldwin Street, Glen Ridge, NJ
Phone
(973) 748-5901
Lacasa De Donpedro-Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
43-45 Elizabeth Avenue, Newark, NJ
Phone
(862) 237-9380
Swedesboro Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
1225 Kings Highway, Swedesboro, NJ
Phone
(856) 241-8590
Woodbury Headstart Center
Headstart Programs
Address
36 Carpenter St, Woodbury, NJ
Phone
(856) 686-9051
Center For Family Resources INC. Pompton Lakes Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
59 Hamburg Turnpike, Pompton Lakes, NJ
Phone
(973) 907-4627
Hightstown-East Windsor Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
21 Rev William Powell Drive, Hightstown, NJ
Phone
(609) 443-1707
Ewing Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
100 Scotch Road, Trenton, NJ
Phone
(609) 771-4076
Acelero Learning Monmouth County Headstart - Asbury Park
Headstart Programs
Address
907 Grand Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Phone
(732) 988-7737
Acelero Learning Monmouth County Head Start - Freehold
Headstart Programs
Address
81 W Main Street, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 431-3090
Norwescap Early Head Start Morris County
Headstart Programs
Address
42 Peer Place, Denville, NJ
Phone
(908) 454-8830
Berkeley Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
264 First Ave, South Toms River, NJ
Phone
(732) 341-7557
Acelero Learning Camden Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
150 Boyd Street, Camden, NJ
Phone
(856) 635-0002
Cfs Head Start At Florence Road
Headstart Programs
Address
156 Norcross Road, Winslow Township, NJ
Phone
(856) 875-1417
Hammonton Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
Address
Lake & Park Avenue, Hammonton, NJ
Phone
(856) 453-0803
Linwood Head Start Center
Headstart Programs

Parents praise the daycare's instructors, particularly Sam and Ky, for delivering clear and thorough CPR and first aid training. Children are reported to enjoy attending the facility. All reviews are highly positive with 5-star ratings.

Well-spoken instructorsinformative and thorough trainingclear instruction
Address
2115 New Road, Linwood, NJ
Phone
(609) 927-6078
Hopes Cap INC. Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
513 West 6th Street, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(855) 654-6737
Cfs Head Start At Chews Landing
Headstart Programs
Address
345 Chews Landing Road, Lindenwold, NJ
Phone
(856) 566-9672
Greater Bergen Community Action (Bergen Head Start)
Headstart Programs
Address
2 Oxford Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 884-1050
Hopes Cap INC. Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
7-9 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 754-1830

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Frequently asked questions

There are 101 headstart programs 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.