Best Daycares in Westfield, NJ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Westfield's 36 daycares, 34 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New Jersey's statewide rate of 87%. Locally, providers average 3.3 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 28 centers and 8 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than New Jersey's average of 36%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Westfield. 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 Westfield
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Westfield: 4.8 (Sample of 36).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Westfield: 3.3 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Westfield: 4.9 (Sample of 36).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Westfield?
- There are 36 licensed child care providers in Westfield.
- What percentage of Westfield daycares have high quality ratings?
- 94% of Westfield 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 Westfield?
- 28 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Westfield.
- How do Westfield daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Jersey?
- Westfield daycares average 3.3 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 36 Daycares in Westfield
- Wesley Hall Nursery School
- Westfield "Y" Children's Center
- Westfield "Y" McKinley School
- Westfield Area Y - Wilson Key Program
- Westfield Area Y ASP at Lincoln School in Westfield
- Westfield Area Y Day Camp
- Westfield Area Y Preschool
- Westfield Area Y SACC
- Westfield Area YMCA Tamaques Afterschool
- Westfield Community Center
- Westfield Community Center Summer Camp
- Westfield Day Care Center
- Westfield Y at Jefferson School
- Westfield Y/Washington School
- Westfield YMCA - Franklin School