Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in East Orange, NJ

Our top licensed picks in East Orange — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. 12 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 12 licensed centers in East Orange, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Paterson Bright Beginnings #9

East Orange, NJ · 07018

Preschool Capacity 120 2 years - 5 years
2

Hamilton Primrose School #74

East Orange, NJ · 07017

Infant Care Capacity 108 5 years - 12 years
3

Lakewood Childcare Academy #53

East Orange, NJ · 07018

Preschool Capacity 107 2 years - 5 years
4

Little Genius Clifton #96

East Orange, NJ · 07017

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 96 6 weeks - 5 years
5

Newark Little Angels #277

East Orange, NJ · 07017

Infant Care Capacity 93 5 years - 12 years
6

Lakewood Learning Center #52

East Orange, NJ · 07017

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 93 6 weeks - 5 years
7

Explorer Kids Newark #278

East Orange, NJ · 07018

Montessori Capacity 70 6 weeks - 12 years
8

La Petite Academy Hamilton #75

East Orange, NJ · 07018

Montessori Capacity 46 6 weeks - 12 years
9

Clifton Cloud Nine Kids #97

East Orange, NJ · 07018

Preschool Capacity 45 2 years - 5 years
10

Edison Learning Tree #31

East Orange, NJ · 07018

Montessori Capacity 40 6 weeks - 12 years

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