
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.
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.
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.
| Daycare Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Childcare & Pre-school | 3,122 |
| Headstart Programs | 101 |
| Religious / Church Based Daycare | 213 |
| Before or After School | 689 |
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Parents highly praise the Wyckoff Family YMCA for its warm, welcoming staff, diverse programming including fitness classes, swimming, and kids' activities, and excellent value for families. The facility is clean and well-organized with reliable instructors and childcare staff. Some concerns exist regarding outdated facilities, inconvenient pool schedules, and occasional policy inconsistencies.
One parent highlights the facility's cleanliness and respectful atmosphere, while another strongly warns against using the center due to severe structural issues and alleged business misconduct. This negative account cites pervasive termite infestation, rotten wood, and an unsafe environment for children, alongside claims that the owner was rude and failed to pay a contractor.
One parent highlights the program's value in balancing work and family life through flexible before and after care hours, noting that staff helped children transition smoothly into the new school environment. In contrast, another review strongly criticizes the facility, describing it as terrible and a scam.
The single review provided states that the reviewer has never visited the location. No specific details regarding the facility, staff, or programs are shared.
Montgomery Heights Steam School has mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents appreciate the location and cleanliness of the facility, though some expressed dissatisfaction with application processes and staff-related concerns.
Parents have mixed experiences at Howell PAL, with most praising the leadership programs, boxing league, and mindfulness workshops for teaching life lessons and keeping kids engaged. However, one parent reported significant concerns about lack of individual attention, especially for younger or struggling children, and cited a 4-year-old being expelled due to anxiety.
Howell PAL is a community-based youth program with mostly positive feedback focusing on leadership development, boxing, and mindfulness activities. Parents praise the instruction and life lessons for older children, though one parent reported poor attention to younger children's individual needs.
Reviews are mixed, with most praising the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, and diverse amenities including pool and fitness classes. However, some parents report maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and concerns about facility upkeep during busy periods.
Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA's early education program and swim instruction, highlighting attentive staff, safe environment, and quality teaching. The facility offers excellent amenities including multiple pools, martial arts classes, and affordable childcare supervision. Overall experience is described as exceptional with staff showing genuine care for children's development and safety.
Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for its exceptional staff, quality instruction across swimming and martial arts programs, and safe, welcoming environment. The early education program is noted for preparing children for kindergarten. Facilities are well-maintained with separate pools for different skill levels.
Parents consistently praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA's staff, instructors, and facilities. The early education program is highlighted as effective in preparing children for kindergarten, with staff described as attentive, caring, and respectful. Overall experiences are reported as safe, welcoming, and conducive to children's learning and development.
Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for its exceptional staff, quality swim instruction, and early education programs. The facility offers well-maintained pools, martial arts classes, and a safe, welcoming environment where children thrive and feel cared for.
The Meadowlands Area YMCA-SACC in Rutherford receives mostly positive feedback for its facilities, cleanliness, and staff professionalism. However, reviews highlight concerns about inconsistent facility maintenance, staffing during peak times, and some instances of staff unprofessionalism. Parents appreciate the diverse programs and amenities but note issues with scheduling and equitable treatment.
Reviews are mixed, with most praising the facility's cleanliness, diverse programming, and friendly staff, particularly for fitness classes and birthday events. However, some parents report maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and concerns about facility upkeep during busy periods like summer camp.
Reviews for Meadowlands Area YMCA-SACC are mixed, with most praising the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and diverse programming. However, some parents express concerns about maintenance standards, staffing during peak times, and inconsistent staff behavior.
Reviews praise the YMCA facility for its cleanliness, diverse programming, and professional staff. However, concerns are raised about maintenance inconsistencies, staff professionalism issues, and scheduling limitations for family activities.
Reviews are mixed with ratings between 3-5 stars. Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, diverse programming, and friendly staff, but report concerns about maintenance, inconsistent staff behavior, and scheduling limitations.
The YWCA Princeton's Young Wonders Preschool program receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising engaged, caring teachers and knowledgeable directors who actively participate in daily classroom activities. Parents report their children are happy, welcomed, and develop strong skills through age-appropriate, creative curriculum. One negative review specifically criticizes the after-care program at Community Park Elementary for disrespectful staff and management issues.
Reviews are mixed, ranging from 3-5 stars. Most reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and diverse amenities including pools, fitness classes, and youth programs. However, some concerns include maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and overcrowding during peak times.
Reviews are mixed but mostly positive, praising the facility's cleanliness, staff professionalism, and variety of programs. However, some parents report maintenance issues, inconsistent staff behavior, and concerns about scheduling and facility upkeep during busy periods.
Parents praise the Raritan Bay Area YMCA's early education program and swim instruction, highlighting knowledgeable, attentive staff and a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. The facility offers excellent amenities including multiple pools, fitness areas, and additional activities like martial arts. Staff members are consistently described as friendly, respectful, and caring.
One parent highlights the school-based program's engaging events, communication tools like cameras and an app, and frequent photo sharing. Conversely, another review criticizes infant supervision, citing unattended climbing hazards and teachers ignoring crying babies, suggesting the approach aligns only with 'cry it out' philosophies.
Creative Castle Nursery School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring teachers, clean facility, good teacher retention, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. However, some parents report inconsistent discipline policies, unprofessional staff behavior, and concerns about discriminatory treatment.
Parents highlight the program's engaging atmosphere and technology, noting features like a dedicated app and live cameras that facilitate regular photo updates. Conversely, one experience describes a lack of supervision for infants, with reports of teachers ignoring crying children and failing to intervene during unsafe climbing attempts.
Featherbed Lane School receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents highlighting engaged staff, enriching curriculum, and special events, but serious concerns raised by two parents about teacher conduct, lack of communication regarding child distress, and overcrowded classroom conditions.
One parent describes the Max Leuchter School YMCA-SACC Program as an exceptional, clean, and colorful environment where their daughter has thrived academically from Kindergarten through second grade. The review highlights the active involvement of the staff, the principal's support, and numerous community events, expressing a strong desire to keep their child in the program long-term. A second, brief mention notes positive past attendance in fourth grade with a specific teacher.
This YMCA facility receives consistently high ratings for its comprehensive amenities and friendly staff. Parents and members praise the clean, updated facilities including a large pool, modern gym equipment, and various programs for children and adults. The location in a beautiful wooded area is noted as a major advantage.
Parents have mixed opinions about this school-based daycare. Positive feedback highlights the superintendent's approachable leadership style. However, multiple parents report significant concerns about communication accessibility, staff responsiveness, and curriculum diversity, with several rating the facility as poor.
Parents report mixed experiences at this school-based daycare. While the Superintendent is praised for being personable and approachable, many parents express frustration with poor communication, unresponsive staff, and concerns about curriculum and diversity representation.
Parents have mixed opinions about Willingboro BOE at Levitt School. Positive feedback highlights the superintendent's personable leadership style and cultural celebration initiatives, while critical reviews cite poor communication accessibility, unhelpful staff, and concerns about curriculum diversity and inclusion.
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