Best Daycares in Plainfield, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Plainfield's 43 daycares, 34 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 29 centers, 10 group child care homes, and 4 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Plainfield. 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 Plainfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Plainfield: 4.4 (Sample of 43).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Plainfield: 2.9 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Plainfield: 4.8 (Sample of 43).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Plainfield?
- There are 43 licensed child care providers in Plainfield.
- What percentage of Plainfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Plainfield 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 Plainfield?
- 29 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Plainfield.
- How do Plainfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Plainfield daycares average 2.9 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