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Licensed Daycare in Hamilton, New Jersey

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Hamilton?

Statewide averages in New Jersey run roughly $1530/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hamilton?

New Jersey families can apply for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,530/mo

New Jersey avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Hamilton

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 Hamilton 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 overview

Quick 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: 76 kids

ZIP codes covered

08691 8 08629 8 08610 8 08690 4 08611 4 08609 4

Program types in Hamilton

Licensed Family Daycare Home

6 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

6 centers

Head Start Center

6 centers

Before & After School Care

6 centers

All Hamilton licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Jersey City #186

Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 46

A Licensed Center

Active Kids Toms River #263

Hamilton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 104

E Family Daycare

Elizabeth Early Learning Center #220

Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 17

E Head Start

Elizabeth Generations Daycare #207

Hamilton

2 years - 12 years Cap 64

E Before/After School

Elizabeth KinderSmile #208

Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 113

E Preschool

Elizabeth Rainbow Learning Center #214

Hamilton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 101

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Elizabeth #206

Hamilton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 103

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Woodbridge #229

Hamilton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 113

H Head Start

Happy Days Trenton Daycare #285

Hamilton

2 years - 12 years Cap 37

J Licensed Center

Jersey City Creative Kids #185

Hamilton

Infants & Toddlers Cap 20

J Montessori

Jersey City Little Scholars #184

Hamilton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 90

J Before/After School

Jersey City Smart Start Academy #198

Hamilton

School Age (5+) Cap 96

J Montessori

Jersey City Sunflower Daycare #192

Hamilton

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 90

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Toms River #251

Hamilton

2 years - 12 years Cap 73

L Preschool

Little Hearts Newark #162

Hamilton

Preschool (2-5) Cap 107

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hamilton, New Jersey?

Our directory lists 36 licensed childcare centers in Hamilton, New Jersey, sourced from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Hamilton?

Statewide averages in New Jersey run roughly $1530/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Hamilton daycares?

All licensed New Jersey centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Hamilton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hamilton?

New Jersey families can apply for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Hamilton daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.