Best Daycares in Wayne, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Wayne's 38 daycares, 33 (87%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 26 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 10 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Wayne. 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 Wayne
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Wayne: 4.7 (Sample of 38).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Wayne: 2.8 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Wayne: 4.9 (Sample of 38).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Wayne?
- There are 38 licensed child care providers in Wayne.
- What percentage of Wayne daycares have high quality ratings?
- 87% of Wayne 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 Wayne?
- 26 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Wayne.
- How do Wayne daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Wayne daycares average 2.8 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 38 Daycares in Wayne
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- Right at School at Theunis Dey Elementary
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