Best Daycares in Glen Ridge, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Glen Ridge's 8 daycares, 7 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 4.9 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, 1 group child care home, and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Glen Ridge. 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 Glen Ridge
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Glen Ridge: 4.6 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Glen Ridge: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Glen Ridge: 4.9 (Sample of 8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Glen Ridge?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Glen Ridge.
- What percentage of Glen Ridge daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge?
- 6 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Glen Ridge.
- How do Glen Ridge daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Glen Ridge 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