Best Daycares in Mountainside, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Mountainside's 7 daycares, 6 (86%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 2.0 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 2.8 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 5 centers and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Mountainside. 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 Mountainside
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mountainside: 4.7 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mountainside: 2.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mountainside: 5.0 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Mountainside?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Mountainside.
- What percentage of Mountainside daycares have high quality ratings?
- 86% of Mountainside 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 Mountainside?
- 5 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Mountainside.
- How do Mountainside daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Mountainside daycares average 2.0 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