Some of the Best Daycares in Jersey City, NJ
Of Jersey City's 249 daycares, 229 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New Jersey's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 169 centers, 53 group child care homes, and 27 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Jersey City. 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 Jersey City
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Jersey City: 4.8 (Sample of 249).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Jersey City: 3.0 (Sample of 47).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Jersey City: 5.0 (Sample of 249).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Jersey City
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Jersey City?
- There are 249 licensed child care providers in Jersey City.
- What percentage of Jersey City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Jersey City 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 Jersey City?
- 169 center-based, 80 home-based providers operate in Jersey City.
- How do Jersey City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Jersey City 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 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