Some of the Best Daycares in Perth Amboy, NJ
Of Perth Amboy's 105 daycares, 97 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New Jersey's statewide rate of 92%. Locally, providers average 2.6 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 24 centers, 79 group child care homes, and 2 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 Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Perth Amboy: 4.8 (Sample of 105).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Perth Amboy: 2.6 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Perth Amboy: 5.0 (Sample of 105).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Perth Amboy
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Perth Amboy?
- There are 105 licensed child care providers in Perth Amboy.
- What percentage of Perth Amboy daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy?
- 24 center-based, 81 home-based providers operate in Perth Amboy.
- How do Perth Amboy daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Perth Amboy daycares average 2.6 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