Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Jersey City, NJ

Our top licensed picks in Jersey City — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. 36 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 36 licensed centers in Jersey City, 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

Hamilton Discovery Preschool #160

Jersey City, NJ · 07307

Head Start Capacity 118 2 years - 12 years
2

Paterson Children's Place #95

Jersey City, NJ · 07310

Family Daycare Capacity 116 0 months - 5 years
3

Little Genius Edison #120

Jersey City, NJ · 07302

Child Care Center Capacity 116 0 months - 12 months
4

First Steps Hamilton #162

Jersey City, NJ · 07302

Infant Care Capacity 112 5 years - 12 years
5

Growing Minds Paterson #94

Jersey City, NJ · 07307

Child Care Center Capacity 111 0 months - 12 months
6

Hamilton Little Scholars #163

Jersey City, NJ · 07304

Montessori Capacity 108 6 weeks - 12 years
7

Newark Generations Daycare #363

Jersey City, NJ · 07302

Head Start Capacity 97 2 years - 12 years
8

Clifton Little Angels #184

Jersey City, NJ · 07307

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 95 6 weeks - 5 years
9

Lakewood Childcare Academy #137

Jersey City, NJ · 07310

Montessori Capacity 90 6 weeks - 12 years
10

Clifton Cloud Nine Kids #181

Jersey City, NJ · 07304

Montessori Capacity 90 6 weeks - 12 years

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