Child care in New Jersey
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4,090 child care centers in New Jersey.
From the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (layer by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection): Child Care Centers of New Jersey.
What New Jersey’s list coversCenters only
Licensed child care centers only. New Jersey’s registered family child care homes aren’t in the list the state publishes, so they aren’t here yet.
What we’ve asked for
We asked New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on Oct 19, 2026 whether we may show its child care inspection records; we’re waiting for an answer. Until then, they’re on Child Care Explorer.
4,090of 4,090 child care providersshown with your filters
What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- Licensed child care center Calvary Learning Center Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it161children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Calvary Nursery School and Child Care Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it150children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Cambridge Y-Kids Aberdeen, New Jersey 07747 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it115children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Camden Day Nursery Assoc. Camden, New Jersey 08103 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it100children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Camden Kids Legacy Camden, New Jersey 08103 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it180children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Camelot School Pennington, New Jersey 08534 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it74children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Campbell’s Family Center Camden, New Jersey 08101 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it180children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Campbell’s Kids Club, LLC Hope, New Jersey 07844 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Campus Kids (CAC Childcare Ctr., Inc.) New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Canaa Day Care Center Newark, New Jersey 07114 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Candy Land Academy Edison, New Jersey 08820 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it47children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Candyland Child Learning Center Colonia, New Jersey 07067 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it56children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Candyland, Inc. Fords, New Jersey 08863 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it41children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Canfield Kids Mine Hill, New Jersey 07803 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it75children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Early Education Center Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it93children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Capital Area YMCA Afterschool Program at Hedgepeth-Williams Intermediate School Trenton, New Jersey 08629 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it250children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Capital Area YMCA Childcare Center Trenton, New Jersey 08618 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it174children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Capital Area YMCA Preschool Center at Prospect Village Trenton, New Jersey 08618 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it52children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center CARE For Me Children’s Learning Center Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it43children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Care New Jersey Orange, New Jersey 07050 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Care New Jersey Orange, New Jersey 07050 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Caring Hands Child Care Union City, New Jersey 07087 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it94children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carl Arthur Center Vineland, New Jersey 08360 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it100children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carla’s Kids Clifton, New Jersey 07011 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it89children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carlotta’s Kids #2 East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it19children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carolyn Stokes Day Nursery Trenton, New Jersey 08638 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it143children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carousel Early Learning Centers Westwood, New Jersey 07675 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it178children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carousel Early Learning Centers Norwood, New Jersey 07648 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it167children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carousel of Learning Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it89children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carousel of Learning Inc West Berlin, New Jersey 08091 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it103children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carteret BoE at Columbus School Carteret, New Jersey 07008 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it220children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carteret BoE at Nathan Hale School Carteret, New Jersey 07008 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it82children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carteret BoE at Pvt Nicholas Minue School Carteret, New Jersey 07008 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it150children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carteret Elementary School Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it27children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Carteret Middle School Carteret, New Jersey 07008 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Cassville Nursery Jackson, New Jersey 08527 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult at Ronald Reagan Academy #30 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning @ Mabel G. Holmes School 5A Annex Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Abraham Lincoln School 14 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it84children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Albert Einstein School #29 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it130children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Antonia Pantoja School #27 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Early Childhood Development Center Camden, New Jersey 08103 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it200children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at George Washington School #1 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Joseph Battin School No. 4 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it40children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Juan P. Durarte - Jose J. Marti School #28 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Mabel G Holmes School 5 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it40children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Madison-Monroe School #16 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Catapult Learning at Martin Luther King Jr. School #52 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it180children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
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Source:
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (layer by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection), Child Care Centers of New Jersey. Released Oct 6, 2026. Updated monthly.
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