Licensed Daycare in Paterson, New Jersey
These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.
Childcare costs in Paterson
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 Paterson 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
- 65 kids
All Paterson licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Clifton Playhouse Academy #231
Paterson
Edison KinderSmile #169
Paterson
Edison Wonder Years #161
Paterson
Hamilton Little Scholars #205
Paterson
Hamilton Sunflower Daycare #213
Paterson
Lakewood Early Learning Center #187
Paterson
Newark Playhouse Academy #408
Paterson
Newark Sunshine Daycare #416
Paterson
Paterson Stepping Stones #143
Paterson
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 54 Licensed Centers in Paterson
Free, no signup, verified directly with NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing.