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Licensed Daycare in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Berkeley Heights?

Statewide averages in New Jersey run roughly $1530/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Berkeley Heights?

New Jersey families can apply for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Use this page to find a licensed daycare or preschool program close to you. All facilities below appear in the state's public licensing roster.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,530/mo

New Jersey avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Berkeley Heights

ChildCare Aware reports the New Jersey average full-time cost at $1,530/month for infant care and $1,100/month for preschool. City-level prices in Berkeley Heights vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New Jersey families may also qualify for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227).

Full New Jersey licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:6
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

07922 6

Program types in Berkeley Heights

Licensed Family Daycare Home

3 centers

Before & After School Care

3 centers

All Berkeley Heights licensed centers

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L Before/After School

Little Hearts Camden #72

Berkeley Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 47

N Family Daycare

Newark Early Learning Center #544

Berkeley Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 95

P Before/After School

Paterson Golden Gate Daycare #275

Berkeley Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 51

T Before/After School

Toms River KinderCare #28

Berkeley Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 100

T Family Daycare

Trenton Wonder Years #50

Berkeley Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 79

W Family Daycare

Woodbridge Playhouse Academy #6

Berkeley Heights

School Age (5+) Cap 71

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey?

Our directory lists 6 licensed childcare centers in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, sourced from NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Berkeley Heights?

Statewide averages in New Jersey run roughly $1530/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Berkeley Heights daycares?

All licensed New Jersey centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:6 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Berkeley Heights typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Berkeley Heights?

New Jersey families can apply for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Berkeley Heights daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.