Best Daycares in Union City, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 8 daycares and childcare centers in Union City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Union City

  1. #1 — St Rocco School Score: 100%

    St. Rocco & St. Brigid Roman Catholic Church – 4206 John F. Kennedy Blvd Union City, NJ 07087

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Junior Prep Preschool Center Score: 86%

    Junior Prep Preschool Center is a childcare center in Union City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.juniorpreppreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Palisade Children's Center Score: 80%

    Palisade Children's Center is a childcare center in Union City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/09PAL0007.shtml.

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

  4. #4 — The Learning Depot Preschool Score: 80%

    The Learning Depot Preschool is a childcare center in Union City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/childcare/centers/120700199.shtml.

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

  5. #5 — Happy Today Bright Tomorrow Score: 71%

    Happy Today Bright Tomorrow is a childcare center in Union City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.happytodaybrighttomorrow.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Tati's Small World Score: 49%

    Tati's Small World is a childcare center in Union City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  7. #7 — Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education Score: 37%

    Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education is a childcare center in Union City, NJ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Lolipop Learning Center Score: 34%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5810687471. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. 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 Union City?
St Rocco School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Union 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 Union 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 Union City?
Childcare costs in Union 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.