Best Daycares in New Jersey — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 24 daycares and childcare centers across 9 cities in New Jersey.
Top Daycares in New Jersey
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#1 — Executive Baby Score: 22/100
Bloomfield, NJ — Executive Baby is a family owned and operated Childcare Center located in Bloomfield, NJ. We have a reputation for providing the highest quality of child care available. Our dedicated caregivers nurture and enhance your 6-week to 5-year old child’s development in a clean, safe…
Programs: Infant Care. View full profile →
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#2 — Three Stages Learning Center Score: 22/100
East Orange, NJ — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1344646648. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#3 — The Learning Experience - Bloomfield Score: 22/100
Bloomfield, Nj — Child & Day Care Center | Learn, Grow, Play
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#4 — Community Day Nursery Score: 20/100
East Orange, NJ — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1344646650. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#5 — Growing Seeds Learning Academy Score: 20/100
Kearny, NJ — Play, Learn and Grow Together
Programs: Growing Dandelions, Growing Sunflowers, Growing Lilies, Growing Daisies, Growing Tulips, School Aged, Summer Holidays, Our Services | Growing Seeds Learning Academy Skip to content, English, Español, Services Pricing Discounts, Calendars Center s Calendar, Rockaway s Calendar, Locations Belleville, Rockaway, Kearny North, Kearny South, Kearny South 65 Ave, Paterson, Somerset South, Somerset North, Chatham, Jersey City, Mahwah, Nearby Locations, Careers Staff, Partner with Us, Services, Pricing, Somerset North. View full profile →
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#6 — Brighter Tomorrows Score: 19/100
Newark, NJ — Brighter Tomorrows Children's Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#7 — Harambee Family Academy Score: 19/100
East Orange, NJ — Home/Our COVID-19 Response
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#8 — Sun Shine Score: 19/100
Belleville, NJ — Play, Learn and Grow Together
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#9 — Brighter Tomorrows Score: 19/100
Newark, NJ — Brighter Tomorrows Children's Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#10 — Zadie's of the Oranges Score: 19/100
East Orange, NJ — Zadie's OTO
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#11 — Dear World Academy Score: 19/100
Hoboken, NJ — Daycare, Indoor Playground, Camp, and Birthdays
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#12 — Brighter Tomorrows Score: 19/100
Newark, NJ — Brighter Tomorrows Children's Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Zadie's Early Childhood Center Score: 18/100
East Orange, NJ — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/12439717714. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#14 — Montessori Minds Score: 18/100
Belleville, NJ — Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1429233434. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
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#15 — East Orange Child Development Score: 18/100
East Orange, NJ — Home | Early Childhood Programs
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#16 — East Orange Community Charter Score: 18/100
East Orange, NJ — Home | Early Childhood Programs
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#17 — Little Bear Score: 16/100
Oaklyn, NJ — Little Bear
Programs: Wonderful, Julie, (609) 682 3566, Little Bear, Gallery, Reviews, Sunday: Closed, Monday: 7:30 AM 5:30 PM, Tuesday: 7:30 AM 5:30 PM, Wednesday: 7:30 AM 5:30 PM, Thursday: 7:30 AM 5:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM 5:30 PM, Saturday: Closed, 300 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, NJ 08107. View full profile →
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#18 — The Place for Learning Score: 16/100
Jersey City, NJ — Play, Learn and Grow Together
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#19 — Super Kids Academy Score: 16/100
Kearny, NJ — Play, Learn and Grow Together
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#20 — East Orange YMCA Score: 15/100
East Orange, NJ — East Orange YMCA
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best daycare in New Jersey?
- Executive Baby is currently the #1 ranked daycare in New Jersey based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
- How many daycares are ranked in New Jersey?
- We have ranked 24 daycares and childcare centers across 9 cities in New Jersey. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.