Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Elizabeth, NJ

Our top licensed picks in Elizabeth — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. 24 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 24 licensed centers in Elizabeth, 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

Edison Stepping Stones #107

Elizabeth, NJ · 07208

Preschool Capacity 118 2 years - 5 years
2

Hamilton Kindercare #157

Elizabeth, NJ · 07202

Family Daycare Capacity 114 0 months - 5 years
3

Nurturing Hearts Newark #359

Elizabeth, NJ · 07201

Child Care Center Capacity 108 0 months - 12 months
4

Clifton Golden Gate Daycare #173

Elizabeth, NJ · 07208

Montessori Capacity 106 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Active Kids Lakewood #134

Elizabeth, NJ · 07201

Head Start Capacity 91 2 years - 12 years
6

Paterson Bright Futures Daycare #86

Elizabeth, NJ · 07201

Child Care Center Capacity 80 0 months - 12 months
7

Edison Precious Moments #112

Elizabeth, NJ · 07201

Child Care Center Capacity 77 0 months - 12 months
8

Clifton Panda Kids Academy #178

Elizabeth, NJ · 07201

Head Start Capacity 76 2 years - 12 years
9

Newark Smart Start Academy #360

Elizabeth, NJ · 07202

Family Daycare Capacity 75 0 months - 5 years
10

Tiny Tots Of Paterson #90

Elizabeth, NJ · 07201

Head Start Capacity 75 2 years - 12 years

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