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Best Before or After School Daycare in West Caldwell, NJ

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in West Caldwell. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

West Caldwell, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
7
Top rated (4.5+)
1

West Caldwell offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07006 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit 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.

  1. 1
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in West Caldwell

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in West Caldwell, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

West Caldwell zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
070065
4.7
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in West Caldwell (30–75 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in West Caldwell based on parent reviews

The Orchard School

4.7(7)

360 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ

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 backyard

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Daycare types in West Caldwell

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 1

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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in West Caldwell have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 7 parent reviews.

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.

All Before or After School Daycare in West Caldwell

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The Orchard School
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

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 backyard
Address
360 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ
Phone
(973) 575-8787

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in West Caldwell have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.