Best Daycares in Hoboken, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 17 daycares and childcare centers in Hoboken based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Hoboken

  1. #1 — Rockness Music of Hoboken (Uptown) Score: 100%

    Music Classes For Kids in New Jersey and New York

    Programs: Preschool, Music school, Specialty school, School, Education. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Kaplan Cooperative Preschool Score: 86%

    The Kaplan Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kaplanpreschool.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Lightbridge Academy Score: 86%

    Lightbridge Academy is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lightbridgeacademy.com/locations/hoboken-marshall-nj?utm_campaign=gmb.

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

  4. #4 — Apple Montessori Schools & Camps Score: 86%

    Apple Montessori Schools & Camps is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.applemontessorischools.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — HOPES CAP, Inc. Brandt School Score: 83%

    HOPES CAP, Inc. | Head Start | Community Action

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Mile Square Early Learning Center Score: 80%

    Mile Square Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://mselc1979.org.

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

  7. #7 — Joseph F Brandt No 2 Score: 76%

    Joseph F Brandt No 2 is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.hoboken.k12.nj.us/hoboken/Brandt.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Dear World Academy Score: 71%

    Daycare, Indoor Playground, Camp, and Birthdays

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Cresthill Academy Score: 69%

    Cresthill Academy is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.cresthillacademy.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Hoboken Montessori School Score: 69%

    Hoboken Montessori School is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, private school. Website: http://www.hobokenmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — My Little Gan Score: 69%

    My Little Gan is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://mylittlegan.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Hoboken Little School LLC Score: 69%

    Hoboken Little School LLC is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hobokendayschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Creative Groove Studio Score: 69%

    Creative Groove Studio is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, arts and entertainment. Website: http://www.CreativeGrooveStudio.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Arts and entertainment. View full profile →

  14. #14 — HOPES CAP, Inc. Connors School Score: 57%

    HOPES CAP, Inc. Connors School is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.hopes.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — HOPES CAP, Inc. St. Ann's Center Score: 57%

    HOPES CAP, Inc. St. Ann's Center is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.hopes.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Little Bee Learning Studio Score: 57%

    Little Bee Learning Studio is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.LittleBeeLearningStudio.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Smart Start Academy Score: 57%

    Smart Start Academy is a childcare center in Hoboken, NJ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://smart-startacademy.com.

    Programs: 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 Hoboken?
Rockness Music of Hoboken (Uptown) is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Hoboken 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 Hoboken?
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 Hoboken?
Childcare costs in Hoboken 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.