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3 Before or After School Daycare in Westwood, New Jersey

Browse all 3 before or after school daycare in Westwood, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westwood

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
    Westwood Childcare Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    24 Booker Street, Westwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Parents consistently praise Westwood Childcare Academy (Appletree Westwood) for its caring, attentive staff, strong educational curriculum, and nurturing environment. Children are reported to be excited about attending and well-prepared for kindergarten. The facility maintains excellent communication with parents through daily photo updates and maintains clean, safe facilities.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong academic preparation for kindergartenbalanced curriculum mixing learning and playdaily photo/video updates via app
  2. 2
    Westwood Recreation Pre-School
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    55 Jefferson Ave, Westwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Westwood Recreation Pre-School is praised for its well-organized programs and nice facilities. Parents highlight its spacious venue suitable for events and gatherings, with appreciation noted for staff member Gary's hard work.

    Great event spaceorganized recreation departmentnice facilitiesgood programs
  3. 3
    Carousel Early Learning Centers
    4 score
    4(6)

    200 3rd Ave, Westwood, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 218 children

    Carousel Early Learning Centers receives mixed reviews. Parents with children in pre-K praise the educational programs, caring staff, affordability, and ability to handle food allergies. However, some parents of younger children reported concerns about discipline methods, staff tone, and limited programming for infants and toddlers.

    Strong pre-K curriculumcaring teachersaffordable pricing (especially for multiple children)meals provided

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Westwood based on parent reviews

Ywca Of Bergen County After School Program-Brookside School

3.7(2)

20 Lake Dr, Westwood, NJ

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Daycare types in Westwood

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Westwood, New Jersey

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Westwood, New Jersey, making up 33% of the 9 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood

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Ywca Of Bergen County After School Program-Brookside School
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
20 Lake Dr, Westwood, NJ
Phone
(201) 664-7147
Ywca Of Bergen Co. Westwood Regional Middle School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
23 3rd Ave, Westwood, NJ
Phone
(201) 722-1653
Ywca Of Bergen County - Berkeley School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
47 Berkeley Avenue, Westwood, NJ
Phone
(201) 664-4324

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Westwood, New Jersey, out of 9 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 Westwood, 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
Westwood offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Westwood for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Westwood 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.