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Some of the Best Daycares in Paterson, NJ

Of Paterson's 285 daycares, 275 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New Jersey's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 3.4 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 74 centers, 206 group child care homes, and 5 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 Paterson. 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.

285
Daycares
275
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Paterson

247(87%)
28(10%)
10(4%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Paterson: 4.8 (Sample of 285).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Paterson: 3.4 (Sample of 48).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Paterson: 5.0 (Sample of 285).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Paterson

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Paterson?
There are 285 licensed child care providers in Paterson.
What percentage of Paterson daycares have high quality ratings?
96% of Paterson 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 Paterson?
74 center-based, 211 home-based providers operate in Paterson.
How do Paterson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
Paterson daycares average 3.4 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