Best Daycares in Matawan, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Matawan's 12 daycares, 8 (67%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 2.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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, 1 group child care home, and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than New Jersey's average of 36%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Matawan. 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 Matawan
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Matawan: 4.3 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Matawan: 2.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Matawan: 4.7 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Matawan?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Matawan.
- What percentage of Matawan daycares have high quality ratings?
- 67% of Matawan 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 Matawan?
- 9 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Matawan.
- How do Matawan daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Matawan daycares average 2.3 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