Best Daycares in Passaic, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Passaic's 57 daycares, 52 (91%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 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 28 centers, 22 group child care homes, and 7 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than New Jersey's average of 36%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Passaic. 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 Passaic
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Passaic: 4.8 (Sample of 57).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Passaic: 3.0 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Passaic: 5.0 (Sample of 57).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Passaic?
- There are 57 licensed child care providers in Passaic.
- What percentage of Passaic daycares have high quality ratings?
- 91% of Passaic 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 Passaic?
- 28 center-based, 29 home-based providers operate in Passaic.
- How do Passaic daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Passaic 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
All 57 Daycares in Passaic
- Baby Steps Infant/Toddler Child Care Center
- Bella Chanel Mentoring Program
- Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic School 6
- Boys & Girls Club of Paterson Passaic School #1 Unit
- Boys & Girls Club School #3 Clubhouse
- Boys and Girls Club of Paterson & Passaic - Hudson St
- Boys' & Girls' Club of Paterson - Passaic Unit
- Brithany Child Care LLC
- Camp Kesser Malka
- Camp Naaleh
- Camp Nofesh
- Camp Summer Playland
- Carmen Almonte
- Catapult Learning at Vincent Capuana School 15
- Certified Angels
- Certified Angels - School #11
- Certified Angels - School 24
- Certified Angels 19
- Certified Angels School 20 Achievement Center
- Chai Tots Inc
- Children's Day Nursery & Family Center
- Collegiate School - New Beginnings