Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Washington, NJ

Our top licensed picks in Washington — 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 Washington, 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 Smart Start Academy #291

Washington, NJ · 08012

Preschool Capacity 120 2 years - 5 years
2

Toms River Early Learning Center #22

Washington, NJ · 08012

Montessori Capacity 110 6 weeks - 12 years
3

Camden Playhouse Academy #66

Washington, NJ · 08012

Montessori Capacity 108 6 weeks - 12 years
4

Toms River Sunshine Daycare #62

Washington, NJ · 08012

Montessori Capacity 103 6 weeks - 12 years
5

Newark Rainbow Learning Center #538

Washington, NJ · 08012

Preschool Capacity 101 2 years - 5 years
6

Woodbridge Cloud Nine Kids #40

Washington, NJ · 08012

Preschool Capacity 99 2 years - 5 years
7

Trenton Golden Gate Daycare #44

Washington, NJ · 08012

Preschool Capacity 75 2 years - 5 years
8

Abc Academy Trenton #84

Washington, NJ · 08012

Preschool Capacity 55 2 years - 5 years
9

La Petite Academy Elizabeth #18

Washington, NJ · 08012

Montessori Capacity 49 6 weeks - 12 years
10

Paterson Stepping Stones #269

Washington, NJ · 08012

Montessori Capacity 47 6 weeks - 12 years

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