Best Daycares in Newark, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 25 daycares and childcare centers in Newark based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Newark

  1. #1 — Ironbound Community Preschool Score: 86%

    Ironbound Community Preschool is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ironboundcc.org.

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

  2. #2 — First Steps Early Childhood Center Score: 86%

    First Steps Early Childhood Center is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://firststepsecc.com/.

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

  3. #3 — The Early Childhood Institute Score: 86%

    The Early Childhood Institute is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, educational services, tutoring center. Website: https://linktr.ee/earlychildhoodinstitute.

    Programs: Preschool, Educational services, Tutoring center. View full profile →

  4. #4 — The Learning Experience Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/newark/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_listing.

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

  5. #5 — Bumblebee Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    Bumblebee Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.bumblebeelearningcenter.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Parkside Preschool II Score: 86%

    Parkside Preschool II is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://parksidepreschool.com.

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

  7. #7 — Kiddie Korner Learning Center Score: 84%

    Kiddie Korner Learning Center is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kiddiekornerlearning.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Newark Preschool Score: 84%

    Newark Preschool is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/cms.

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

  9. #9 — Perpetual Help Day Nursery Score: 84%

    Perpetual Help Day Nursery is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stmichaelsparish.org.

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

  10. #10 — early childhood center of the north ward Score: 84%

    early childhood center of the north ward is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.ieponline.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Shiloh Rainbow Academy Score: 80%

    Shiloh Rainbow Academy is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/07SHI0002.shtml.

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

  12. #12 — Brighter Tomorrows Score: 71%

    Brighter Tomorrows Children's Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Brighter Tomorrows Score: 71%

    Brighter Tomorrows Children's Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Brighter Tomorrows Score: 71%

    Brighter Tomorrows Children's Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Brighter Tomorrows Children's Score: 69%

    Brighter Tomorrows Children's is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://brightertomorrows.net.

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

  16. #16 — Newark Preschool Council Score: 69%

    Newark Preschool Council is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.newarkpreschool.org.

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

  17. #17 — Sarah Ward Day Nursery Score: 69%

    Sarah Ward Day Nursery is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sarahwardnursery.com.

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

  18. #18 — Newark Pre-School Council Score: 69%

    Newark Pre-School Council is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.newarkpreschool.org/.

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

  19. #19 — Verona Avenue Pre-School Score: 69%

    Verona Avenue Pre-School is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.veronaavechildcarecenter.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Child Development Center Score: 65%

    Essex County College’s Child Development Center offers a full day care and education program for children. Breakfast, lunch and snack are prepared on-site each day and served family-style to all children at no additional cost.Since 1975, the Child Development Center (CDC) has…

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  21. #21 — Rainbow Land Learning Center Score: 60%

    Rainbow Land Learning Center is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rainbowlandlc.com.

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

  22. #22 — Leaguers Score: 57%

    Leaguers is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://leaguers.org.

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

  23. #23 — Leaguers Educational Cultural Youth Center Score: 57%

    Leaguers Educational Cultural Youth Center is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, social service organizations, school. Website: http://www.leaguers.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Social service organizations, School. View full profile →

  24. #24 — La Casa de Don Pedro Score: 37%

    La Casa de Don Pedro is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  25. #25 — Ironbound Head Start Score: 37%

    Ironbound Head Start is a childcare center in Newark, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    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 Newark?
Ironbound Community Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Newark 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 Newark?
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 Newark?
Childcare costs in Newark 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.