Licensed Daycare in Chester, New Jersey
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Chester
ChildCare Aware reports the New Jersey average full-time cost at $1,530/month for infant care and $1,100/month for preschool. City-level prices in Chester vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New Jersey families may also qualify for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227).
Full New Jersey licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 53 kids
Program types in Chester
All Chester licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Camden Early Learning Center #76
Chester
Newark Children's Place #548
Chester
Paterson Sunflower Daycare #279
Chester
Toms River Stepping Stones #32
Chester
Trenton Smart Start Academy #54
Chester
Woodbridge Rainbow Learning Center #10
Chester
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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Search 6 Licensed Centers in Chester
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