4 Before or After School Daycare in Union, New Jersey

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Union

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

   Espin Preschool Learning Center

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   1089 Cedar Avenue, Union, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 133 children

   ESPIN Preschool Learning Center in Union, NJ receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting strong teacher-student relationships, significant academic and developmental progress, and a warm, family-like environment that successfully prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

   Caring and dedicated staffwarm and welcoming environmentsmall class sizes with personalized attentionstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
2. 2

   Connecticut Farms Church Nursery School

   4.5 score

   5(5)

   888 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children

   Connecticut Farms Church Nursery School receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring, invested staff, small community atmosphere, and well-rounded curriculum that balances learning through play with academic skill development and enrichment activities. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and excited to attend.

   caring and invested teacherssmall school communitylearning through play approachenrichment activities (guest readers
3. 3

   Garden Of Wonders LLC

   4.34 score

   4.5(11)

   20 Stahuber Ave, Union, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

   Garden of Wonders LLC is a highly-regarded small daycare center in Union, NJ with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the clean facility, caring and attentive staff, structured curriculum, fresh homemade meals, and strong developmental outcomes for children. The center is known for its family-like atmosphere and ability to help children adjust and thrive.

   Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffsmall intimate environmentstructured curriculum and routines
4. 4

   Ym/Ywha Of Union County

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   501 Green Lane, Union, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 275 children

   Parents consistently praise the YM/YWHA of Union County daycare for its caring, professional staff and warm, family-like environment. Children are reported to be happy, safe, and well-cared for with strong teacher-student relationships. Families appreciate the facility's additional programs including summer camp, sports, and community events.

   Caring and professional staffwarm and welcoming environmentexperienced teachersdaily photo/app updates
5. 5

   Wonder World Nursery School

   4.25 score

   4.4(8)

   1359 Morris Ave, Union, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

   Wonder World Nursery School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring staff, safe environment, and balanced approach to academics and socialization. However, one parent raised serious security concerns about an unlocked front door and lack of supervision, while another mentioned noise from school buses.

   Caring and dedicated staffexceptional teachers (especially Ms. Ingrid)accommodating to special needssafe environment
6. 6

   Hollywood - Kiddie Quarters INC.

   4.2 score

   4.4(5)

   1730 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children

   Parent reviews are highly divided. Most reviewers praise the educational programs, attentive staff, and developmental progress, but two parents raised serious concerns about staff behavior, supervision, cleanliness, and organization.

   Attentive and responsive staffstrong educational curriculumearly learning progress (readingwriting
7. 7

   Discovery Child Care

   4.16 score

   4.3(6)

   1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

   Discovery Child Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the experienced and caring staff, strong curriculum, and nurturing environment across all age groups from infants through pre-K. Parents highlight the facility's safety protocols, engaging activities, outdoor space, and gymnasium. One negative review provides no specific details.

   Experienced and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong academic curriculumwide range of learning activities
8. 8

   Ymca Of Eastern Union County Five Points Branch

   3.84 score

   3.8(20)

   201 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 149 children

   The YMCA Five Points Branch receives highly positive reviews for its welcoming staff, cleanliness, and quality instruction in swimming, fitness, and childcare programs. However, there are serious safety concerns reported regarding child supervision and care in the childcare facilities, including incidents of child mistreatment and a lost child. Additionally, some facility maintenance issues and limited lap swim hours have been noted.

   Welcoming and professional staff
9. 9

   Imagine Nation Learning Center

   3.6 score

   3.5(20)

   410 Clermont Terrace, Union, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

   Imagine Nation Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple locations. Parents highlight the patient and caring staff, smooth transitions for anxious children, engaging educational curriculum, and welcoming environment. The center maintains strong communication with parents and organizes regular activities and field trips.

   Patient and kind staffsmooth separation anxiety transitionsattentive to dietary/medical needsno cell phone policy promotes teacher engagement

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