Licensed Daycare in Newark, New Jersey
54 licensed daycares in Newark, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New Jersey licensing records.
Childcare costs in Newark
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 Newark 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
- 64 kids
All Newark licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Active Kids Hamilton #140
Newark
Clifton Discovery Preschool #166
Newark
Edison Primrose School #104
Newark
Hamilton Kids First Academy #148
Newark
Jumping Jacks Lakewood #122
Newark
Kids R Us Newark #351
Newark
Newark Discovery Preschool #343
Newark
Paterson Generations Daycare #78
Newark
Tiny Tots of Edison #96
Newark
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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