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Best Before or After School Daycare in Budd Lake, NJ

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Budd Lake. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Budd Lake, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Budd Lake has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 26 parent reviews averaging 4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Budd Lake

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.

  1. 1
    Little Learners Budd Lake
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    30 Old Budd Lake Road, Budd Lake, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Learners Budd Lake for its warm, caring staff who genuinely love working with children. The daycare is noted for engaging activities, crafts, educational programming, and strong communication with families. Children are reported to be happy, comfortable, and thriving in the environment.

    Warm and caring staffstrong parent-staff relationshipsengaging activities and craftseducational programming
  2. 2
    Mt. Olive Child Care & Learning Center
    3.67 score
    3.4(6)

    150 Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    MT. Olive Child Care & Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, personalized child care, and developmental support. One parent reported a serious safety incident involving inadequate teacher supervision.

    Warm and welcoming staffsmall class sizes allowing individualized attentionwell-rounded curriculumreasonable tuition compared to competitors

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Budd Lake

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Budd Lake, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Budd Lake zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
078286
4
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Budd Lake (22–250 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

2

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Daycare types in Budd Lake

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Before or After School Daycare 4

Before or After School Daycare in Budd Lake, New Jersey

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Budd Lake, New Jersey, making up 67% of the 6 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 Budd Lake have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

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

All Before or After School Daycare in Budd Lake

Showing 4 results

Alphabest At Mt Olive Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
160 Wolfe Rd, Budd Lake, NJ
Phone
(973) 739-4511
Alphabest At Chester M Stephens Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
99 Sunset Dr, Budd Lake, NJ
Phone
(973) 739-4511
Alphabest At Sandshore Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
498 Sandshore Rd, Budd Lake, NJ
Phone
(973) 739-4511
Mt. Olive Recreation Summer Playground At Chester M. Stephens Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
99 Sunset Drive, Budd Lake, NJ
Phone
(973) 691-4002

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Budd Lake, New Jersey, out of 6 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Budd Lake have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Budd Lake, 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
Budd Lake offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Budd Lake for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Budd Lake 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.