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3 Before or After School Daycare in Princeton, New Jersey

Browse all 3 before or after school daycare in Princeton, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Princeton

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
    Princeton Nursery School
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    78 Leigh Ave, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Parents consistently praise Princeton Nursery School for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic, social, and emotional development. Reviewers highlight the school's commitment to diversity, affordability, enriching activities, and community support. Many report significant improvements in their children's social skills, vocabulary, and kindergarten readiness.

    Caring and dedicated teacherspersonalized attentionstrong social-emotional supportacademic growth
  2. 2
    Cherry Hill Nursery School
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    50 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Cherry Hill Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all reviewers, with parents consistently praising the warm, nurturing environment and highly experienced teachers. The co-op model allowing parental involvement is frequently highlighted as a key strength that builds community. Children reportedly love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Experienced and caring teachersplay-based learning approachstrong community atmosphereparental involv
  3. 3
    University League Nursery School
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    457 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

    Parents consistently praise University League Nursery School for its warm, caring teachers who create a welcoming community environment. The school emphasizes play-based learning with structured activities, hands-on science experiments, and strong parent involvement through its cooperative model. Families highlight the school's cultural diversity, flexibility, and positive impact on their children's happiness and development.

    Warm and caring teachersplay-based learning approachexperienced and skilled staffcultural diversity
  4. 4
    Knowledge Beginnings
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    450 College Road E, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 169 children

    Knowledge Beginnings Princeton receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, strong curriculum, excellent communication, and noticeable child development across social, emotional, and academic areas.

    Caring and attentive staffengaging curriculumstrong parent-teacher communicationwarm and welcoming environment
  5. 5
    Dupree Center For Children
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    400 Emmons Drive, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise The Goddard School of Princeton for its warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children show strong development across social, emotional, and academic areas, and parents appreciate the structured curriculum, frequent communication, and sense of community. Multiple families plan to enroll additional children and report their kids are happy and excited to attend.

    Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentstructure
  6. 6
    Nassau Nursery School
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Nassau Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as an excellent preschool with a strong community feel. Parents highlight the caring, skilled teachers, beautiful Princeton location within Trinity Church, and well-rounded curriculum that balances academics, arts, outdoor play, and personal attention to each child.

    Excellent teachersnurturing environmentstrong parent communitybeautiful location and facilities
  7. 7
    Lakeview Child Center At West Windsor
    4.43 score
    4.7(8)

    707 Alexander Rd, Bldg 3 (Rear), Suite 306, Princeton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children

    Lakeview Child Center at West Windsor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, extensive outdoor facilities, and convenient included services like meals and diapers. However, one parent reported significant concerns about hygiene practices, illness transmission, staffing gaps during meal times, and feeding challenges during their ~3 month attendance.

    Caring and attentive teachersextensive shaded outdoor playgroundfl
  8. 8
    The Nursery School At Ywca Princeton
    3.65 score
    3.5(12)

    59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 56 children

    The YWCA Princeton's Young Wonders Preschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising engaged, caring teachers and knowledgeable directors who actively participate in daily classroom activities. Parents report their children are happy, welcomed, and develop strong skills through age-appropriate, creative curriculum. One negative review specifically criticizes the after-care program at Community Park Elementary for disrespectful staff and management issues.

    caring and engaged teachersactive directors who interact with children dailywarm and welcoming environmentage-appropriate curriculum with skill-building activities

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Princeton based on parent reviews

The Nursery School At Ywca Princeton

3.5(12)

59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton, NJ

The YWCA Princeton's Young Wonders Preschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising engaged, caring teachers and knowledgeable directors who actively participate in daily classroom activities. Parents report their children are happy, welcomed, and develop strong skills through age-appropriate, creative curriculum. One negative review specifically criticizes the after-care program at Community Park Elementary for disrespectful staff and management issues.

caring and engaged teachersactive directors who interact with children dailywarm and welcoming environment

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Daycare types in Princeton

Child Daycare & Preschools 16Church Daycare 2Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Princeton, New Jersey

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Princeton, New Jersey, making up 14% of the 21 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.

When choosing a daycare in Princeton, 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 Princeton

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The Nursery School At Ywca Princeton
Before or After School Daycare
3.5

The YWCA Princeton's Young Wonders Preschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising engaged, caring teachers and knowledgeable directors who actively participate in daily classroom activities. Parents report their children are happy, welcomed, and develop strong skills through age-appropriate, creative curriculum. One negative review specifically criticizes the after-care program at Community Park Elementary for disrespectful staff and management issues.

caring and engaged teachersactive directors who interact with children dailywarm and welcoming environment
Address
59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 497-2100
Princeton Ywca Asp At Riverside School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
58 Riverside Dr, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 273-6524
Princeton Ywca Asp Community Park School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ
Phone
(609) 273-6525

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Princeton, New Jersey, out of 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Princeton, 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
Princeton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 16 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 2 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 Princeton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Princeton 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.