Some of the Best Daycares in Camden, NJ
Of Camden's 87 daycares, 76 (87%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Jersey's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Jersey averages of 3.1 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 38 centers, 42 group child care homes, and 7 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 Camden. 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 Camden
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Camden: 4.7 (Sample of 87).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Camden: 2.9 (Sample of 20).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Camden: 5.0 (Sample of 87).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Camden
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Camden?
- There are 87 licensed child care providers in Camden.
- What percentage of Camden daycares have high quality ratings?
- 87% of Camden daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 92% statewide in New Jersey.
- What types of childcare are available in Camden?
- 38 center-based, 49 home-based providers operate in Camden.
- How do Camden daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Camden daycares average 2.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Jersey statewide average of 3.1.
- 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