Best Church Daycare in Irvington, NJ
Compare 8 church daycare in Irvington. Average rating: 3.99/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Irvington, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 3.99/5
- Parent reviews
- 149
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 10
Irvington has 8 licensed church daycare with 149 parent reviews averaging 3.99/5.Faith-based options are well represented with 9 Christian, Catholic, or Baptist programs.The largest concentration is in 07111 with 43 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Irvington
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.
- 1Genesis Pre-School Learning Center4.56 score4.7(20)
1038 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 21 children
Genesis Pre-School Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, individualized attention to children, well-planned curriculum, and diverse enrichment activities including field trips, music, sports, and summer programs. The facility is described as clean, safe, and supportive of both academic development and emotional growth.
Kind and patient teachersindividualized child-centered approachsmall class sizesclean and safe facility - 2Mont-Vail Day Care Center4.47 score4.8(7)
865-71 Sanford Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children
Mont-Vail Day Care Center in Irvington receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent staff professionalism, caring approach, strong educational outcomes, and a welcoming environment. Parents report confidence in their children's safety, significant developmental progress, and preparation for future schooling.
Professional and caring staffpatient and kind teachersstrong educational curriculumexcellent preparation for elementary school - 3D.B.A. Concern Mom Soar On Eagle Wings4.23 score4.3(16)
907 Chancellor Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Concern Mom Daycare in Irvington receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, qualified staff, clean facility, strong developmental support, and transparent communication. Multiple families report enrolling multiple children and significant developmental gains, including speech improvements and milestone achievements.
caring and patient staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental and educational supporttransparent communication with parents (daily reports - 4Kiddie Quarters INC.4.2 score4.4(5)
1174 Stuyvesant Ave, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Kiddie Quarters receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the attentive staff, educational programming, and developmental progress of children. However, some parents report concerns about staff rudeness, organizational issues, cleanliness, and supervision.
attentive and responsive staffstrong educational curriculumearly childhood development progresschildren learn reading/writing/math - 55 Stars Learning Center INC.4.13 score4.2(9)
14 Paine Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
5 Stars Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and strong communication. However, two recent reviews detail serious concerns about lack of transparency regarding incidents involving children and alleged retaliation when parents requested accountability.
Staff genuinely care for childrennurturing and welcoming environmentexcellent communicationclean and well-supplied facility - 6Augusta Pre-School Academy4 score4(8)
97 Augusta Street, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children
Augusta Pre-School Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising the teaching quality, staff friendliness, and engaging activities. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns about teacher conduct, lack of parent communication, inadequate supervision, and unprofessional staff interactions.
Excellent teaching and academic advancementdedicated teachers like Mr. Conteengaging year-round activitieschild enthusiasm for school - 7Shining Stars Academy3.4 score3.2(15)
10 Washington Avenue Second Floor, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Shining Stars Academy receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise staff attentiveness, care, and long-term enrollment. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about organization, unprofessionalism, and alleged inappropriate staff behavior.
Caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherslong-term parent retentionsupportive director - 8Building Blocks University3.11 score2.7(11)
1211 Springfield Avenue, Irvington, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Building Blocks University has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 star. Positive reviews praise educational curriculum and clean facilities, while negative reviews cite serious concerns about child supervision, hygiene, staff conduct, safety incidents, and aggressive fee collection practices.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Irvington
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 149 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Irvington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Irvington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07111 | 43 | 3.99 | 10 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Irvington (13–250 children)
Small
up to 30 children
10
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
10
Very Large
150+ children
8
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Irvington based on parent reviews
Christian Pentecostal Afterschool
787 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ
A few parents describe the program positively, noting friendly staff and inclusive treatment of children, while one reviewer feels the teaching quality needs improvement. Another former attendee offered only a brief, non-evaluative comment about their past experience.
Agape Children'S Academy Of New Jersey INC.
830 Lyons Avenue, Irvington, NJ
Christian Pentecostal Home Away From Home
971 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ
One parent describes the program as the best in Irvington, highlighting its cleanliness and caring staff, while another offers a single criticism regarding an unpleasant and unprofessional experience.
Christian Pentecostal After School
46 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Irvington, NJ
One parent highlights the program as the best option, while others report serious safety and communication failures. Specific complaints include a staff member scratching a child, delayed and unhelpful incident reporting, high staff turnover without notification, rude management, and unresponsive phone lines.
Christian Pentecostal After School
141-181 Montgomery Avenue, Irvington, NJ
One parent describes this program as the best option, while three others report serious safety and staffing failures. These negative accounts cite unexplained physical injuries, inconsistent incident reporting, and a hostile work environment characterized by high staff turnover and rude management. Additionally, parents note that the facility is often unreachable by phone, posing potential emergency risks.
Christian Pentecostal After School
1 University Place, Irvington, NJ
Parents report a highly inconsistent experience, with one family praising the program while others cite serious safety and communication failures. Specific complaints include a staff member's rude behavior, unresponsive phone lines, and an incident involving a child's injury where the facility provided delayed and unclear explanations.
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Church Daycare in Irvington, New Jersey
There are 8 church daycare in Irvington, New Jersey, making up 19% of the 43 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 Irvington have an average rating of 3.99 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.11 stars. Our analysis covers 149 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Irvington, 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 Irvington
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A few parents describe the program positively, noting friendly staff and inclusive treatment of children, while one reviewer feels the teaching quality needs improvement. Another former attendee offered only a brief, non-evaluative comment about their past experience.
- Address
- 787 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0004
- Address
- 830 Lyons Avenue, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 351-8551
One parent describes the program as the best in Irvington, highlighting its cleanliness and caring staff, while another offers a single criticism regarding an unpleasant and unprofessional experience.
- Address
- 971 Clinton Ave, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-1306
One parent highlights the program as the best option, while others report serious safety and communication failures. Specific complaints include a staff member scratching a child, delayed and unhelpful incident reporting, high staff turnover without notification, rude management, and unresponsive phone lines.
- Address
- 46 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0004
One parent describes this program as the best option, while three others report serious safety and staffing failures. These negative accounts cite unexplained physical injuries, inconsistent incident reporting, and a hostile work environment characterized by high staff turnover and rude management. Additionally, parents note that the facility is often unreachable by phone, posing potential emergency risks.
- Address
- 141-181 Montgomery Avenue, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0004
Parents report a highly inconsistent experience, with one family praising the program while others cite serious safety and communication failures. Specific complaints include a staff member's rude behavior, unresponsive phone lines, and an incident involving a child's injury where the facility provided delayed and unclear explanations.
- Address
- 1 University Place, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0004
One parent reports that the program is the best, while others cite significant safety and communication failures. Specific complaints include unreported physical altercations, inconsistent incident reporting, and staff who are described as rude and difficult to reach. There are also concerns about high staff turnover and unanswered emergency calls.
- Address
- 844 Chancellor Avenue, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0004
One parent describes an incident where their child was scratched and notes that staff provided a delayed, blurry video response with inconsistent explanations, leading to a loss of trust. Other feedback cites high staff turnover, rude leadership, and unresponsive phone lines as significant concerns.
- Address
- 613-615 Nye Avenue, Irvington, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 399-0004
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