Best Daycares in Paterson, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Paterson based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Paterson

  1. #1 — Broadway Kids Academy Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — IEPPaterson Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Paterson Daycare 100 Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Paterson International Preschool Score: 76%

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

  5. #5 — 14th Ave Early Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  6. #6 — Memorial Day Nursery Score: 60%

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

  7. #7 — Concerned Parents for Head Start Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Greater Bergen Community Action Score: 49%

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

  9. #9 — Hogar Infantil Child Development Center Score: 49%

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

  10. #10 — Memorial Day Nursery Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/473223394. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Little Ones Schoolhouse Score: 29%

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

  12. #12 — Gilmore Memorial Preschool Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. 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 Paterson?
Broadway Kids Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Paterson 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 Paterson?
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 Paterson?
Childcare costs in Paterson 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.