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Best Before or After School Daycare in Vernon, NJ

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Vernon. Average rating: 3.45/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Vernon, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.45/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Vernon has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 25 parent reviews averaging 3.45/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Vernon

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
    Discovery Years
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    54 Maple Grange Rd, Vernon, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    Discovery Years in Vernon is highly praised by parents across all age groups, from infants through pre-K. Parents consistently highlight the caring, attentive staff, smooth transitions into daycare, strong communication, and welcoming community atmosphere.

    Caring and dedicated staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsattentive to children's needs and milestonesregular photo and activity updates via app
  2. 2
    Believers Learning & Day Care Center
    3.2 score
    2.4(5)

    4 Vernon Crossing, Vernon, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Believers Learning & Day Care Center receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff and long-term family-like relationships, while negative reviews criticize the single-room setup mixing all ages, lack of potty training support, inadequate supervision leading to injuries, and insufficient staffing.

    caring and kind stafflong-term student relationshipsstaff genuinely invested in children's wellbeing

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Vernon

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.45avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Vernon (24–100 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Vernon

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Vernon, New Jersey

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Vernon, New Jersey, making up 25% of the 4 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 Vernon have an average rating of 3.45 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.45 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Vernon, 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 Vernon

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Vernon Pal - Cedar Mountain Primary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
17 Sammis Road, Vernon, NJ
Phone
(973) 764-9514

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Vernon, New Jersey, out of 4 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 Vernon have an average Google rating of 3.45 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Vernon, 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
Vernon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Vernon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Vernon 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.