Licensed Daycare in Jersey City, New Jersey
36 licensed daycares in Jersey City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New Jersey licensing records.
Childcare costs in Jersey City
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 Jersey City 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 overviewQuick 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
- 62 kids
All Jersey City licensed centers
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Jersey City
Clifton Cloud Nine Kids #181
Jersey City
Clifton Generations Daycare #186
Jersey City
Clifton Little Angels #184
Jersey City
Clifton Smart Start Academy #183
Jersey City
Edison Learning Tree #115
Jersey City
Edison Panda Kids Academy #118
Jersey City
Edison Sunflower Daycare #117
Jersey City
Edison Wonder Years #119
Jersey City
Explorer Kids Clifton #185
Jersey City
Explorer Kids Newark #362
Jersey City
First Steps Hamilton #162
Jersey City
Growing Minds Paterson #94
Jersey City
Hamilton Creative Kids #164
Jersey City
Hamilton Discovery Preschool #160
Jersey City
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