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Best Before or After School Daycare in Orange, NJ

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Orange. Average rating: 4.51/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Orange, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.51/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Orange offers 3 licensed before or after school daycare, 7 of which have public ratings averaging 4.51/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07050 zip code, averaging 4.51 stars across 14 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Orange

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
    Norjenes Day Care IV
    4 score
    4(5)

    325-339 Mechanic St, Bldg B, Orange, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 162 children

    Norjenes Day Care IV receives mixed reviews. Parents praise the longevity of the center, highlighting Ms. Adams and staff quality as strengths. However, some parents express concerns about attentiveness to diaper changes, administrative focus on profit, and overly strict sick-child policies.

    Longevity (14+ years in operation)Ms. Adams and staff praised for quality careteachers good with children

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Orange

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.51avg rating
11 daycares · 7 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
3 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Orange zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0705014
4.51
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Orange (27–338 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in Orange

Child Daycare & Preschools 11Before or After School Daycare 3

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Before or After School Daycare in Orange, New Jersey

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Orange, New Jersey, making up 21% of the 14 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 Orange have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.51 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Orange, 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 Orange

Showing 3 results

Ywca Afterschool Program At Cleveland Street School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
355 Cleveland Street, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 672-9500
Ywca Afterschool Program At Heywood Ave School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
421 Heywood Ave, Orange, NJ
Phone
(201) 279-2635
Ywca Afterschool Program At Lincoln Ave. School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
216 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, NJ
Phone
(973) 677-4130

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Orange, New Jersey, out of 14 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 Orange have an average Google rating of 4.51 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Orange, 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
Orange offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 11 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Orange for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Orange 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.