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Best Before or After School Daycare in Morris Plains, NJ

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Morris Plains. Average rating: 4.97/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Morris Plains, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.97/5
Parent reviews
9
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Morris Plains offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 3 of which have public ratings averaging 4.97/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07950 zip code, averaging 4.97 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Morris Plains

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.

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    Morris Plains Cooperative Play School
    4.49 score
    4.9(6)

    8 Cleveland Ave, Morris Plains, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children

    Morris Plains Cooperative Play School is highly praised by parents for its play-based learning approach and loving, nurturing environment. Parents value the school's focus on developmentally appropriate learning through play rather than academics, and consistently highlight the warm, caring staff and strong sense of community among families.

    Play-based learning modeldevelopmentally appropriate curriculumwarm and caring teachersstrong parent community

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Morris Plains

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Morris Plains, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.97avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Morris Plains zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
079506
4.97
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Morris Plains (45–163 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in Morris Plains

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Morris Plains, New Jersey

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Morris Plains, New Jersey, making up 17% 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 Morris Plains have an average rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.97 stars. Our analysis covers 9 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains

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Y Kids - Borough School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
500 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ
Phone
(973) 267-0704

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains have an average Google rating of 4.97 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Morris Plains, 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
Morris Plains offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Morris Plains for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Morris Plains 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.