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Best Before or After School Daycare in Ringwood, NJ

Compare 4 before or after school daycare in Ringwood. Average rating: 3.92/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ringwood, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
3.92/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Ringwood has 4 licensed before or after school daycare with 26 parent reviews averaging 3.92/5.The largest concentration is in 07456 with 10 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ringwood

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
    All Star Kids Academy
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    21 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    All Star Kids Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners Jennifer and Dan for creating a warm, family-like environment. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong parent communication, and their children's happiness and engagement at the center.

    Caring and loving ownersattentive and welcoming staffclean and organized facilitywarm home-like environment
  2. 2
    Countryside Childcare And Learning Center
    3.59 score
    3.3(7)

    4 Countryside Lane, Ringwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children

    Countryside Childcare has highly polarized reviews. Four parents praise the staff, communication, activities, and caring environment. However, three parents report serious concerns including insensitive comments about their child, staff inconsistency, understaffing, and aggressive upselling of additional services.

    Excellent communication and photo updatesengaging activities and outdoor playwarm and caring environmentknowledgeable staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Ringwood

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
4
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 26 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Engaging events
3
2Live cameras
3
3Frequent photo updates
3

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.9avg rating
5 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

3.4avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ringwood zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0745610
3.92
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ringwood (15–140 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ringwood based on parent reviews

Kradle 2 Kindergarten At Peter Cooper School

3.4(2)

54 Roger Court, Ringwood, NJ

One parent highlights the school-based program's engaging events, communication tools like cameras and an app, and frequent photo sharing. Conversely, another review criticizes infant supervision, citing unattended climbing hazards and teachers ignoring crying babies, suggesting the approach aligns only with 'cry it out' philosophies.

engaging eventscommunication applive cameras

Kradle 2 Kindergarten At E. G. Hewitt School

3.4(2)

266 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ

Parents highlight the program's engaging atmosphere and technology, noting features like a dedicated app and live cameras that facilitate regular photo updates. Conversely, one experience describes a lack of supervision for infants, with reports of teachers ignoring crying children and failing to intervene during unsafe climbing attempts.

engaging eventsparent communication applive cameras

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Daycare types in Ringwood

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

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Before or After School Daycare in Ringwood, New Jersey

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Ringwood, New Jersey, making up 40% of the 10 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 Ringwood have an average rating of 3.92 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews. Parents in Ringwood most frequently praise daycares for engaging events, live cameras, and frequent photo updates.

When choosing a daycare in Ringwood, 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 Ringwood

Showing 4 results

Kradle 2 Kindergarten At Peter Cooper School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

One parent highlights the school-based program's engaging events, communication tools like cameras and an app, and frequent photo sharing. Conversely, another review criticizes infant supervision, citing unattended climbing hazards and teachers ignoring crying babies, suggesting the approach aligns only with 'cry it out' philosophies.

engaging eventscommunication applive cameras
Address
54 Roger Court, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 835-5844
Kradle 2 Kindergarten At E. G. Hewitt School
Before or After School Daycare
3.4

Parents highlight the program's engaging atmosphere and technology, noting features like a dedicated app and live cameras that facilitate regular photo updates. Conversely, one experience describes a lack of supervision for infants, with reports of teachers ignoring crying children and failing to intervene during unsafe climbing attempts.

engaging eventsparent communication applive cameras
Address
266 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 962-7015
Papillon Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
One Carletondale Rd, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 962-7000
Kradle 2 Kindergarten At Robert Erskine School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
88 Erskine Road, Ringwood, NJ
Phone
(973) 962-7026

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school daycares in Ringwood, New Jersey, out of 10 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 Ringwood have an average Google rating of 3.92 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ringwood, 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
Ringwood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Ringwood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ringwood 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.