Best Daycares in South Amboy, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of South Amboy's 8 daycares, 7 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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, 2 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in South 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 South Amboy
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in South Amboy: 4.8 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in South Amboy: 3.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in South Amboy: 5.0 (Sample of 8).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in South Amboy?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in South Amboy.
- What percentage of South Amboy daycares have high quality ratings?
- 88% of South Amboy 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 South Amboy?
- 5 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in South Amboy.
- How do South Amboy daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- South Amboy daycares average 3.5 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