Best Before or After School Daycare in Fort Lee, NJ

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fort Lee

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

   Palisades Pre-School & Kindergarten INC

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   2324-5th Street, Fort Lee, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 108 children

   Parents consistently praise Palisades Preschool as a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Reviews highlight exceptional, caring staff, well-designed facilities, and diverse enrichment programs including music, art, gym, and STEM activities. Children reportedly arrive eager each day and show significant developmental growth.

   Warm and nurturing environmentexperienced and caring teacherssafe and clean facilities
2. 2

   Genesis Preschool And Academy

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   1209 Anderson Avenue, 2nd Fl, Fort Lee, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

   Parents consistently praise Genesis Preschool and Academy for its caring, dedicated staff, individualized child-centered approach, and enriching programs. Children thrive academically and developmentally in a clean, safe environment with diverse activities including field trips, music, sports, and special programs. The director Jinah and her team are highly involved and responsive to family needs.

   Kind and patient teachersindividualized attentionsmall class sizesacademic rigor balanced with emotional development
3. 3

   The Green House Preschool And Kindergarten INC.

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   2070 Jones Rd, Fort Lee, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

   The Green House Preschool and Kindergarten receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, strong academic and social development of children, and a welcoming family-like environment that makes them confident in their child's care.

   Warm and caring staffprofessional and skilled teachersclean and well-maintained facilitiesstrong academic instruction
4. 4

   Itsy Bitsy Early Learning Center

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   1275 15th Street, Fort Lee, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

   Parents consistently praise Itsy Bitsy Early Learning Center for its caring staff, strong leadership under director Susy, and low student-to-teacher ratios that exceed state requirements. Multiple reviewers highlight feeling their children were treated like family members and appreciated the center's strict health protocols and staff stability. The facility is described as small and well-maintained, with teachers who go above and beyond for families.

   Low student-to-teacher ratios with additional floatersstaff members send their own children to the centerstricter sick policy than state requirementscaring and loving caregivers
5. 5

   The First Step Nursery School & Day Care Center INC.

   4.47 score

   4.6(19)

   1350 15th Street, # C 10, Fort Lee, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children

   Parents consistently praise The First Step Nursery School & Day Care Center for providing loving, attentive care in a family-like environment. Staff members are described as patient, genuine, and invested in each child's development, with notable improvements seen in children's social skills, confidence, and academic readiness. The center offers additional perks including organic meals, weekly activities, and maintains stability through long-tenured staff and 35 years of consistent ownership.

   Loving and nurturing stafffamily-like atmospherechildren's social anxiety and confidence improvementsattentive personalized care
6. 6

   Intellichild Academy Of Fort Lee

   4.24 score

   4.3(20)

   1576 Palisade Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

   Parents consistently praise Intellichild Academy for exceptional educational quality, caring staff, and nurturing environment. Children reportedly thrive, enjoy attending daily, and transition smoothly to kindergarten. The facility is noted for cleanliness, organization, homemade meals, outdoor time, and accommodating hours.

   High-quality educationcaring and friendly staffclean and safe facilityhomemade/cultural food options

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