Best Daycares in Blackwood, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Blackwood's 15 daycares, 13 (87%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 3.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Jersey averages of 2.8 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 6 centers, 6 group child care homes, and 3 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than New Jersey's average of 36%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Blackwood. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New Jersey methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Blackwood
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Blackwood: 4.5 (Sample of 15).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Blackwood: 3.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Blackwood: 4.8 (Sample of 15).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Blackwood?
- There are 15 licensed child care providers in Blackwood.
- What percentage of Blackwood daycares have high quality ratings?
- 87% of Blackwood daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 87% statewide in New Jersey.
- What types of childcare are available in Blackwood?
- 6 center-based, 9 home-based providers operate in Blackwood.
- How do Blackwood daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Blackwood daycares average 3.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Jersey statewide average of 2.8.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New Jersey?
- New Jersey offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New Jersey