Best Daycares in Madison, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Madison's 14 daycares, 14 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 2.8 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 9 centers and 5 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Madison. 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 Madison
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 4.9 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Madison: 5.0 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Madison?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Madison.
- What percentage of Madison daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Madison 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 Madison?
- 9 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Madison.
- How do Madison daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Madison daycares average 3.5 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