Best Daycares in Fort Lee, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 10 daycares and childcare centers in Fort Lee based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Fort Lee

  1. #1 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The First Step Nursery School and Day Care Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Palisades Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Hooks Lane School Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Small World Montessori Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Itsy Bitsy Early Learning Center Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Green House Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — BLC Daycare Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Genesis Preschool and Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Green House Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Fort Lee?
Lightbridge Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Fort Lee based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Fort Lee?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Fort Lee?
Childcare costs in Fort Lee vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.