Best Church Daycare in Cranford, NJ
Compare 2 church daycare in Cranford. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Cranford, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 2
- Avg rating
- 4.26/5
- Parent reviews
- 69
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Cranford has 2 licensed church daycare with 69 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.The largest concentration is in 07016 with 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cranford
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.
- 1Trinity Episcopal Day School INC4.43 score4.6(13)
205 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 132 children
Trinity Episcopal Day School Inc receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and small class sizes. Parents highlight the school's flexibility, individualized attention to student needs (including special needs support), and strong academic and social development. The aftercare program is particularly valued for homework assistance and convenient bus pickup from local schools.
Small class sizescaring and attentive staffflexible administrationindividualized attention to student needs - 2Come Play And Learn Early Learning Center4.29 score4.5(7)
61 Myrtle Street, Cranford, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Come Play and Learn Early Learning Center in Cranford receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with six 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, quality curriculum, and child development. However, one parent had a negative enrollment experience citing poor communication and lack of explanation when their spot was cancelled.
kind and professional staffstrong early learning curriculumattentive communication about child's daily activitiesreasonable pricing - 3Discovery Child Care Center4.16 score4.3(6)
1 Commerce Dr, Cranford, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Discovery Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the experienced and caring staff, safe environment, and strong curriculum. Parents highlight the facility's engaging activities, outdoor space, and gymnasium, noting that children are well-adjusted and reluctant to leave. One parent gave a 1-star rating with minimal detail.
Experienced and loving staffsafe environmentstrong academics and curriculumoutdoor space and gymnasium - 4Calvary Nursery School And Child Care3.21 score2.9(13)
108 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children
Calvary Nursery School has overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the caring teachers, structured learning environment, and strong community feel. However, recent reviews cite serious concerns about the former director's rigid, inflexible management style and reported discriminatory practices, though a new interim director has since taken over.
Experienced and long-tenured teacherswarm and loving environmentstrong academic preparationoutdoor time
Rating Distribution
Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in Cranford
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Cranford, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Cranford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07016 | 15 | 4.26 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Cranford (15–175 children)
Small
up to 30 children
6
Medium
31–75 children
4
Large
76–150 children
3
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Cranford based on parent reviews
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Daycare types in Cranford
Church Daycare in Cranford, New Jersey
There are 2 church daycare in Cranford, New Jersey, making up 13% of the 15 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cranford have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 44% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 69 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Cranford, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Church Daycare in Cranford
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Trinity Episcopal Day School Inc receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, dedicated staff and small class sizes. Parents highlight the school's flexibility, individualized attention to student needs (including special needs support), and strong academic and social development. The aftercare program is particularly valued for homework assistance and convenient bus pickup from local schools.
- Address
- 205 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 276-2881
One parent highlights the strong sense of community and leadership at this religious facility, specifically praising the pastor and online engagement. The feedback focuses on the spiritual and social aspects of the church rather than specific childcare operations.
- Address
- 201 Lincoln Ave E, Cranford, NJ
- Phone
- (908) 272-1244
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