Best Daycares in Rutherford, NY — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Rutherford based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Rutherford

  1. #1 — Learn Smart Preschool Score: 86%

    Learn Smart Preschool is a childcare center in Rutherford, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.learnsmartpreschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Rutherford Montessori School Score: 86%

    Rutherford Montessori School is a childcare center in Rutherford, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.rutherfordmontessori.org.

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

  3. #3 — Goldilocks Children Learning Center Score: 86%

    Goldilocks Children Learning Center is a childcare center in Rutherford, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.goldilockslc.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery Score: 83%

    Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery

    Programs: Pre K, Part Time. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Rutherford Co-Op Day Nursery Score: 83%

    Rutherford Cooperative Day Nursery

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

  6. #6 — RCDN Score: 69%

    RCDN is a childcare center in Rutherford, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.rcdnschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Toddlers Score: 60%

    Toddlers is a childcare center in Rutherford, NJ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://toddlersinmotion.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — A Plus Academy Score: 60%

    A Plus Academy is a childcare center in Rutherford, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://Rutherforddaycare.com/.

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

  9. #9 — My Story Book Learning Center Score: 37%

    My Story Book Learning Center is a childcare center in Rutherford, 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Rutherford?
Learn Smart Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Rutherford 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 Rutherford?
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 Rutherford?
Childcare costs in Rutherford 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.