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Best Before or After School Daycare in Clark, NJ

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Clark. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Clark, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
45
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Clark has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 45 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Clark

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
    Zion Lutheran Pre-School
    4.64 score
    5(9)

    559 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 41 children

    Parents praise Zion Lutheran Pre-School as a welcoming faith-based facility with a friendly community atmosphere. The preschool program receives consistent positive feedback, with parents reporting happy children and well-maintained grounds and facilities. The center is noted for its Christian values and inclusive community events.

    Friendly staff and welcoming communityclean facilities and groundshappy childrenwell-maintained building
  2. 2
    Linda'S Pumpkin Patch
    4.41 score
    4.6(11)

    764 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise Linda's Pumpkin Patch as a family-owned, well-maintained facility with caring, experienced staff who provide excellent educational preparation for kindergarten. Children reportedly transition happily, thrive emotionally, and develop strong academic and social skills. The daycare received perfect state licensing with 'unicorn status' and is noted as reasonably priced compared to other local options.

    Family ownership with attentive owners on-sitecleanliness and organizationexperienced long-term staffstrong educational curriculum including STEM projects
  3. 3
    Featherbed Lane School
    3.65 score
    3.3(5)

    801 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 145 children

    Featherbed Lane School receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting engaged staff, enriching curriculum, and special events, but serious concerns raised by two parents about teacher conduct, lack of communication regarding child distress, and overcrowded classroom conditions.

    Dedicated staff who go above and beyondstrong curriculum with hands-on learning activitiesexcellent summer camp program with outdoor activities and pool accessbilingual instruction

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Clark

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Clark, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.8avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Clark (41–180 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Clark based on parent reviews

Featherbed Lane School

3.3(5)

801 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ

Featherbed Lane School receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting engaged staff, enriching curriculum, and special events, but serious concerns raised by two parents about teacher conduct, lack of communication regarding child distress, and overcrowded classroom conditions.

Dedicated staff who go above and beyondstrong curriculum with hands-on learning activitiesexcellent summer camp program with outdoor activities and pool access

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Daycare types in Clark

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Clark, New Jersey

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Clark, New Jersey, making up 25% of the 4 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 Clark have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 45 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Clark, 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 Clark

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Featherbed Lane School
Before or After School Daycare
3.3

Featherbed Lane School receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting engaged staff, enriching curriculum, and special events, but serious concerns raised by two parents about teacher conduct, lack of communication regarding child distress, and overcrowded classroom conditions.

Dedicated staff who go above and beyondstrong curriculum with hands-on learning activitiesexcellent summer camp program with outdoor activities and pool access
Address
801 Featherbed La, Clark, NJ
Phone
(732) 388-7063

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Clark, New Jersey, out of 4 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 Clark have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Clark, 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
Clark offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 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 Clark for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Clark 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.