Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Rockaway, NJ

Our top licensed picks in Rockaway — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. 6 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 6 licensed centers in Rockaway, 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

Newark Kindersmile #532

Rockaway, NJ · 07866

Before & After School Care Capacity 83 3 years - 5 years
2

Camden Smart Start Academy #60

Rockaway, NJ · 07866

Family Daycare Capacity 53 0 months - 5 years
3

Trenton Stepping Stones #38

Rockaway, NJ · 07866

Before & After School Care Capacity 47 3 years - 5 years
4

Toms River Rainbow Learning Center #16

Rockaway, NJ · 07866

Family Daycare Capacity 43 0 months - 5 years
5

Paterson Children's Place #263

Rockaway, NJ · 07866

Family Daycare Capacity 42 0 months - 5 years
6

Edison Sunflower Daycare #285

Rockaway, NJ · 07866

Before & After School Care Capacity 33 3 years - 5 years

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