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689 Before or After School Daycare in New Jersey

Browse 689 before or after school daycare across New Jersey. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New Jersey

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New Jersey can make the decision-making process smoother.

New Jersey has about 4,125 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New Jersey. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New Jersey

There are 4,125 daycares in New Jersey: 101 headstart facilities, 689 before/after school centers, 213 religious facility daycares, and 3,122 childcare and preschool centers.

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Plainfield Area Ymca - Woodland School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
730 Central St, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 756-6060
Plainfield Area Ymca At Cedarbrook School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
1049 Central Ave, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 756-6060
Trinity Lutheran School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
167 Palisade Ave, Bogota, NJ
Phone
(201) 487-3580
Saint Martin'S School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Saint Martin's School receives mostly positive reviews praising the curriculum, staff communication, and variety of activities. However, one negative review criticizes administrative staff for being defensive and dismissive with parents, and raises concerns about teacher-student ratios and classroom management.

Excellent curriculumstrong staff communicationvariety of programs and activities
Address
1350 Washington Valley Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
Phone
(908) 526-2722
Plainfield Area Ymca - Cook School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
739 Leland Ave, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 756-6060
Plainfield Area Ymca At Evergreen School
Before or After School Daycare
4.2
Address
1033 Evergreen Ave, Plainfield, NJ
Phone
(908) 756-6060
Primrose School Of Cherry Hill
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Primrose School of Cherry Hill receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and nurturing environment, structured curriculum, staff quality, and strong sense of community. Children show significant developmental growth and parents report feeling confident and supported.

Caring and nurturing staffstructured learning curriculumlow teacher turnover
Address
1875 Rt 70 East, Cherry Hill Township, NJ
Phone
(856) 986-4665
The Connection For Women And Families After School Program At Brayton School
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

The Connection receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its after-school program, gymnastics classes, and diverse offerings including swimming, dance, yoga, and ESL instruction. Parents praise the warm, friendly staff, clean facilities, and strong sense of community. One parent expressed frustration with the inflexible makeup class policy despite the program's high cost.

Warm and friendly staffclean and safe facilitiesdiverse class offerings (gymnastics
Address
89 Tulip Street, Summit, NJ
Phone
(908) 608-9089
Ymca Of Greater Bergen Co. After Sch Prog At Fanny M Hillers
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise the YMCA's after-school and summer camp programs, highlighting excellent staff, engaging activities, and strong safety practices. The facility itself is clean and well-maintained with good amenities. One parent noted the lack of special needs programming as a limitation.

Attentive and caring staffdiverse and engaging daily activitiesstrong focus on safety
Address
56 Longview Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 883-0100
Rainbows Of Learning INC
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Rainbows of Learning receives mixed reviews. Positive experiences highlight a clean facility, friendly staff, inclusive environment, and engaging activities, with several long-term families praising the center. However, negative reviews cite disorganization, high staff turnover, poor after-care management, lack of accountability, and unresponsive leadership.

Clean and beautiful facilityfriendly and caring staffinclusive environment
Address
2 Pines Road, Branchville, NJ
Phone
(973) 383-5956
Ymca Of Greater Bergen County - Norwood
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise the YMCA of Greater Bergen County - Norwood for excellent staff, well-organized programming, and safe facilities. Summer camp participants highlight engaging daily activities, confident and friendly counselors, and positive experiences. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and welcoming to members.

Excellent and friendly staffstrong focus on safetyengaging and varied daily activities
Address
177 Summit Avenue, Norwood, NJ
Phone
(201) 768-6363
Ymca Of Greater Bergen Co. After Sch Prog At Fairmount Schoo
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents praise the YMCA's after-school and summer camp programs for excellent staff, engaging activities, and strong safety measures. The facility is clean and well-maintained with a friendly atmosphere. Children consistently enjoy their experience and gain confidence through diverse programming.

Excellent and caring staffengaging daily activitiesstrong safety protocols
Address
105 Grand Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 883-0300
Ymca Of Greater Bergen Co. After Sch Prog At Jackson Avenue
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise the YMCA's after-school and summer camp programs for their engaging activities, attentive staff, and strong safety focus. Children reportedly enjoy the experience and gain confidence, with parents highlighting excellent organization and daily variety. The facility itself is well-maintained with a clean pool, though the building is older.

Attentive and friendly staffstrong safety protocolsvaried daily activities
Address
421 Jackson Ave, Hackensack, NJ
Phone
(201) 538-2907
Hamilton Area Ymca Sunnybrae School
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Hamilton Area YMCA Sunnybrae School receives nearly universal praise for its clean, well-maintained facility and exceptionally friendly, welcoming staff. Members consistently highlight the quality amenities including pools, saunas, steam rooms, fitness classes, and reasonable membership rates. One member expressed concerns about the condition and design of the adult locker room.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffcommunity atmosphere
Address
166 Elton Ave, Hamilton Township, NJ
Phone
(609) 902-9909
Woodbridge Branch Y School #26 Sacc Program
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise Lightbridge Academy for its warm, caring staff who provide excellent individualized attention and communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and showing developmental progress. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and offers good transparency with parents through apps, cameras, and regular updates.

Caring and professional staffindividual attention to childrenexcellent parent communication
Address
Benjamin Avenue, Iselin, NJ
Phone
(732) 340-9622
Jefferson Child Care & Education Center - E.T. Briggs Before & After Sch
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Jefferson Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, spacious outdoor areas, and educational activities, reporting their children are happy and thriving. However, serious concerns have been raised about inadequate supervision, safety issues, inappropriate handling of children with special needs, and sanitation problems.

Friendly and caring staffsafe and clean facilitiesspacious outdoor play areas with separate yards for age groups
Address
1 Jefferson Drive, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Phone
(973) 663-3822
Project Self-Sufficiency Project Launch Newton At Halsted Middle School
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Project Self-Sufficiency is highly praised for its organization, professionalism, and comprehensive community services. Parents and volunteers consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, supportive staff, and dignified assistance provided to families in need. The organization is commended for its responsiveness to community needs and diverse programs including summer camps, food pantry services, and holiday assistance.

Well-organized programswelcoming environmentprofessional staff
Address
59 Halsted Street, Newton, NJ
Phone
(973) 940-3500
Y Childcare In Garwood
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
500 East Street, Garwood, NJ
Phone
(908) 301-1616
Upper Saddle River After School Program INC. - Reynolds & Bogert School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
391 W. Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ
Phone
(201) 961-6365
King Of Kings School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
250 Harmony Rd, Middletown, NJ
Phone
(732) 615-0220
D'Ippolito Elementary School Ymca-Sacc Program
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
1578 North Valley Ave, Vineland, NJ
Phone
(856) 794-6934
Woodbridge Branch Y School #18 Sacc Program
Before or After School Daycare
4

The Goddard School of Woodbridge receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, welcoming environment, strong communication, and their children's visible growth and happiness. Multiple families have switched from other daycares and report it as the best decision they made.

Warm and caring staffexcellent communication with daily updatesclean and safe facility
Address
256 Indiana Avenue, Iselin, NJ
Phone
(732) 340-9622
Briar Hill School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
148 Dutch Lane, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 431-1629
The Country Day School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
316 Dover-Milton Rd, Oak Ridge, NJ
Phone
(973) 697-4734
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Northvale Public School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

The Wyckoff Family YMCA at Northvale Public School receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, diverse programming, and excellent value. Members highlight strong childcare services, varied fitness classes, swimming programs, and summer camp offerings. Common concerns include limited pool schedules, outdated facilities, and inconsistent facility access policies.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent childcar
Address
441 Tappan Rd, Northvale, NJ
Phone
(201) 768-8484
Ymca Of Eastern Union County Five Points Branch
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

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
Address
201 Tucker Ave, Union, NJ
Phone
(908) 688-9622
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Woodside School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents consistently praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its friendly, attentive staff, diverse programming including fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camp, and excellent value for family memberships. The facility is clean and well-organized with good activities for children and adults, though some note outdated equipment and inconvenient pool schedules.

Warm and welcoming staffexcellent childcare and tot drop-off servicesdiverse classes and programs for
Address
305 Woodside Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Phone
(201) 264-7814
Wyckoff Family Ymca At Hohokus School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents consistently praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its welcoming staff, diverse programming including fitness classes and childcare, and excellent value for families. The facility offers multiple amenities including pools, gym equipment, and summer activities, though some note outdated facilities and limited pool availability.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent childcare and tot drop servicesdiverse fitness classes available daily
Address
70 Lloyd Rd, Hohokus, NJ
Phone
(201) 891-2081
Wyckoff Family Ymca - Coolidge School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

The Wyckoff Family YMCA Coolidge School receives consistently high marks for its warm, friendly staff, diverse programming for children and adults, and excellent value for families. Parents praise the quality of childcare, swim lessons, camp, and fitness classes. Some concerns raised include limited pool schedules, outdated facilities, and inconsistent policy enforcement.

Warm and friendly staffdiverse kids programming (swimminggymnastics
Address
420 Grandview Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ
Phone
(201) 891-2081
Wyckoff Family Ymca - Lincoln School
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents consistently praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its warm, welcoming staff and diverse programming including fitness classes, swim lessons, and summer camps. The facility offers good value for families with multiple membership benefits, though some note outdated equipment and inconvenient pool schedules.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent childcare and tot drop servicesaffordable family membership
Address
325 Mason Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ
Phone
(201) 891-2081

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Frequently asked questions

There are 689 before or after school daycares across New Jersey. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New Jersey are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New Jersey, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New Jersey sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New Jersey vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.