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1 Before or After School Daycare in West Caldwell, New Jersey

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in West Caldwell

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.

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    The Orchard School
    4.41 score
    4.7(7)

    360 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    The Orchard School is a small, family-run facility in West Caldwell that receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. Most reviewers praise the personalized attention, mixed-age classroom environment, spacious outdoor facilities, and staff who treat children as individuals. One negative review cited concerns about professionalism and confidentiality.

    personalized attentionmixed-age classroom benefitsspacious outdoor space with pool and backyardflexible hours

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Before or After School Daycare in West Caldwell, New Jersey

There are 1 before or after school daycare in West Caldwell, New Jersey, making up 20% of the 5 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 West Caldwell, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

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There are 1 before or after school daycares in West Caldwell, New Jersey, out of 5 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 West Caldwell, 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
West Caldwell offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 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 West Caldwell for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in West Caldwell 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.