Best Daycares in Jersey City, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Jersey City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Jersey City

  1. #1 — World Of ABC LLC Score: 86%

    World Of ABC LLC is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://waldoschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Frank R Conwell School Score: 86%

    Frank R Conwell School is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://ps3.jcboe.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Small Discoveries Preschool Score: 86%

    Small Discoveries Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sdpre.school/.

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

  4. #4 — Ivy Primary Prep Score: 86%

    Ivy Primary Prep is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ivyprimaryprep.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Rockness Music of Jersey City Score: 86%

    Rockness Music of Jersey City is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, music school, specialty school, school, education. Website: https://www.rocknessmusic.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Kiddie Academy of Hamilton Park - Permanently Closed Score: 86%

    Kiddie Academy of Hamilton Park - Permanently Closed is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/hamilton-park/.

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

  7. #7 — “My First Step” - Preschool Score: 86%

    “My First Step” - Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://myfirststepplayschool.com/.

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

  8. #8 — The Goddard School Score: 86%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nj/jersey-city/jersey-city-the-waterfront?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&u…

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Academy of Excellence Preschool Score: 86%

    Academy of Excellence Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.ALBRICHAcademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  10. #10 — World of ABC Waldo Preschool Score: 86%

    World of ABC Waldo Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://waldoschool.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Park Prep Academy Score: 86%

    Park Prep Academy is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.parkprepacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Westside Academy Score: 84%

    Westside Academy is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://westside-academy.com.

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

  13. #13 — Early Learning Academy Score: 84%

    Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.elasacademy.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Starting Points Score: 80%

    Starting Points is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://startingpointsofhudsoncounty.blogspot.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Garden Preschool Cooperative Score: 80%

    Garden Preschool Cooperative is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://gardenpreschool.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Li'l Masters Academy Score: 80%

    Li'l Masters Academy is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, elementary school. Website: http://www.lilmasters.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Elementary school. View full profile →

  17. #17 — The Place for Learning Score: 80%

    The Place for Learning is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.theplaceforlearning.org/.

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

  18. #18 — Leaders of Tomorrow Score: 80%

    Leaders of Tomorrow is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/09LEA0006.shtml.

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

  19. #19 — Playscape Score: 80%

    Playscape is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.playscape.us.

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

  20. #20 — Smile Pre School Score: 80%

    Smile Pre School is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smilepreschoolandnursery.com/home.html.

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

  21. #21 — Tots World Preschool Score: 76%

    Tots World Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/09TOT0002.shtml.

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

  22. #22 — The Place for Learning Score: 74%

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  23. #23 — Liberty Montessori Score: 71%

    Liberty Montessori is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.theplaceforlearning.org/.

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

  24. #24 — Kiddee Korner Preschool Score: 71%

    Kiddee Korner Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kiddeekorner.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Happy N Bright Preschool Score: 71%

    Happy N Bright Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.happynbrightpreschool.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Oasis Preschool & Childcare Score: 71%

    Oasis Preschool & Childcare is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.oasispreschool.org/.

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

  27. #27 — Three Little Birds Score: 69%

    Three Little Birds is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, sports and recreation venue. Website: http://Chilltownelementary.com/campchilltown.

    Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, Sports and recreation venue. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Little Smiles Preschool Score: 69%

    Little Smiles Preschool is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://littlesmilesjc.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Fasttrack Languages Score: 69%

    Fasttrack Languages is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, language school, school. Website: https://calendly.com/info-hipm/schedule-tour.

    Programs: Preschool, Language school, School. View full profile →

  30. #30 — GOMS - Garden Of Mustard Seeds Score: 69%

    GOMS - Garden Of Mustard Seeds is a childcare center in Jersey City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.gardenofmustardseeds.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. 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 Jersey City?
World Of ABC LLC is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
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 Jersey City?
Childcare costs in Jersey City 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.