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 — Junior Prep Preschool Center Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — St Rocco School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Palisade Children's Center Score: 71%

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

  4. #4 — The Learning Depot Preschool Score: 71%

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

  5. #5 — Happy Today Bright Tomorrow Score: 63%

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

  6. #6 — Tati's Small World Score: 40%

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

  7. #7 — 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 →

  8. #8 — Eugenio Maria De Hostos Center For Early Childhood Education 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 Union City?
Junior Prep Preschool Center 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.