Best Before or After School Daycare in Paramus, NJ
Compare 8 before or after school daycare in Paramus. Average rating: 4.31/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Paramus, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 8
- Avg rating
- 4.31/5
- Parent reviews
- 256
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 7
Paramus has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 256 parent reviews averaging 4.31/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 07652 with 24 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Paramus
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.
- 1Emma Daycare4.64 score4.8(20)
49 E. Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Emma Daycare in Paramus receives consistently excellent reviews with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring, professional staff who create a nurturing environment, strong curriculum with diverse activities, and exceptional homemade meal program. Families report their children thrived academically and socially while feeling safe and supported.
caring and professional staffsafe and clean environmenthomemade nutritious mealsstructured curriculum - 2The Growing Garden Of Paramus4.58 score5(7)
52 S Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
The Growing Garden of Paramus receives consistent 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff led by director Kim. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in learning, and excited to attend daily. The facility offers a well-rounded program combining educational lessons, creative activities, and indoor/outdoor play.
Loving and patient teacherscaring director (Kim)safe environmentchildren excited to attend - 3Church Of The Savior Nursery School4.47 score4.7(10)
643 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 69 children
Church of the Savior Nursery School in Paramus receives predominantly positive reviews praising the caring staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and strong educational foundation across multiple program levels. However, one parent reported significant concerns about their child's experience in the PreK 4 class, including inadequate support for social integration and a teacher who was dismissive of the child's struggles.
caring and loving staffwelcoming community a - 4Intellichild Academy Of Paramus4.35 score4.6(7)
140 Rt. 17 North, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Intellichild Academy of Paramus is a Russian-language immersion daycare in New Jersey with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, included meals, and bilingual learning environment. One parent reported a negative experience citing unwelcoming treatment toward non-Russian speaking families.
caring and loving staffpersonalized acclimation plansRussian language immersionincluded meals (breakfast - 5Ridgewood Montessori School4.34 score4.5(11)
70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 186 children
Ridgewood Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and strong child development outcomes. However, one detailed negative review from 2018-2019 raised concerns about inadequate teacher qualifications and oversight in the Seedlings room, citing lack of curriculum transparency, cleanliness issues, and poor child experience during that period.
Warm and nurturing stafffamily environmentindividualized child developmentMontessori approach - 6The Growing Garden Nursery School4.33 score4.5(10)
156 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 68 children
The Growing Garden Nursery School in Paramus receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the creative teachers, safe environment, and children's enthusiasm for attending. However, a small number of recent reviews raise serious concerns about teacher conduct and classroom practices. Overall ratings are highly polarized between 5-star and 1-2 star reviews.
Creative and engaging lesson planningexperienced teacherswarm and family-like atmospherestrong language development support - 7Ov Babies Early Learning - A Reggio Inspired Center4.3 score4.6(5)
95 Route 17 S, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise OV Babies Early Learning for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and a well-structured Reggio-inspired curriculum that supports developmental and academic growth. Multiple reviewers describe feeling confident leaving their children in a clean, organized facility where staff treat students like family members.
Loving and attentive staffstrong teacher-child bondsclean and well-maintained facilitydevelopmental and academic curriculum - 8Bergen Community College Child Dev. Ctr.4.08 score4.1(20)
400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
These reviews appear to be for Bergen Community College, not a child development center. The reviews discuss college experiences rather than daycare services. This listing may be incorrectly categorized or mislabeled.
None applicable - reviews are about a collegenot a daycare - 9Primrose School Of Paramus4.08 score4.1(20)
639 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Primrose School of Paramus receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, nurturing environment, strong curriculum, and excellent communication as key strengths. Children show notable growth in academics, social skills, and confidence.
Caring and professional staffwarm welcoming atmosphereclean and well-maintained facilityengaging curriculum - 10Prime Time At The Club3.84 score3.7(6)
650 From Road, Paramus, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children
The reviews provided do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a gym and medical facility. No actual daycare parent reviews are available for PRIME TIME AT THE CLUB in Paramus, NJ.
None applicable to daycare services
Rating Distribution
Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Paramus
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 256 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Paramus, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Paramus zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07652 | 24 | 4.33 | 7 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Paramus (30–186 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
9
Large
76–150 children
7
Very Large
150+ children
5
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Paramus based on parent reviews
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Daycare types in Paramus
Before or After School Daycare in Paramus, New Jersey
There are 8 before or after school daycare in Paramus, New Jersey, making up 32% of the 25 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 Paramus have an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.85 stars. Our analysis covers 256 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Paramus, 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 Paramus
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Ridgewood Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, family-like environment, and strong child development outcomes. However, one detailed negative review from 2018-2019 raised concerns about inadequate teacher qualifications and oversight in the Seedlings room, citing lack of curriculum transparency, cleanliness issues, and poor child experience during that period.
- Address
- 70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 845-4356
- Address
- 190 Spring Valley Road, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
- Address
- 560 Roosevelt Blvd, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
One parent highlights the friendly staff and their active engagement with children, noting that the center provides a variety of ongoing activities. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the positive environment.
- Address
- 203 E. Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
One parent highlights the program's engaging activities, such as iPad app creation and robot programming, while another praises the staff's dedication to children. Conversely, a separate reviewer criticizes the center for rigid payment policies that charge fees for non-attendance and slow email communication.
- Address
- 241 West Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
One parent describes a positive experience with the staff and notes that the director is responsive to issues.
- Address
- 110 W Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
- Address
- 145 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
KCE Champions LLC at Ridge Ranch is a school-based program in Paramus, NJ that has received exclusively positive reviews from parents. Parents praise the caring and dedicated staff, homework completion, enrichment activities, and positive child experiences. Multiple parents express high satisfaction and trust in the program.
- Address
- 345 Lockwood Drive, Paramus, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 261-7800
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 14 facilities
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