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 Lakeside Middle School Millville Continuing Education Millville, New Jersey 08332 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 Lakewood Head Start Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it132children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lakewood Multicultural Preschool Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it119children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lambertville Academy Lambertville, New Jersey 08530 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it99children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Land of Oz Forked River, New Jersey 08731 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 Landis Rising Stars Academy Vineland, New Jersey 08360 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it71children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Laura Donovan Y-Kids Freehold, New Jersey 07728 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 Laura Spelman Child Care Center Trenton, New Jersey 08638 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it105children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Laura Spelman Child Care Lawrence Lawrence Township, New Jersey 08648 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it62children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Laurel Tree Academy Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it127children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Laurel Tree Academy Lumberton, New Jersey 08048 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it125children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lawrence Day School Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lawrence Elementary School Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 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 Lawrence Intermediate School Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 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 Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church Nursery School Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it35children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Le Parc Place Maplewood, New Jersey 07040 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 Le Petit Infant Toddler Academy Ewing, New Jersey 08618 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it26children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Le Petit Jardin Union City, New Jersey 07087 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 Leaders in Learning Academy & Day Care Freehold, New Jersey 07728 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 Leaders In Learning Academy & Daycare II Cranbury, New Jersey 08512 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leaders of Tomorrow Day Care/PreSchool Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 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 Leaders of Tomorrow Early Learning Academy Inc Vineland, New Jersey 08361 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it235children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leaders of Tomorrow Preschool II Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it195children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge @ South Amboy Elementary School South Amboy, New Jersey 08879 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it72children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Arleth Elementary Parlin, New Jersey 08859 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 Leading Edge at Avenel Street School Avenel, New Jersey 07001 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 Leading Edge at Cheesequake PreK Matawan, New Jersey 07747 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 Leading Edge at Claremont Avenue School Colonia, New Jersey 07067 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 Leading Edge at Eisenhower Elementary Parlin, New Jersey 08859 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 Leading Edge at Indiana Avenue School Iselin, New Jersey 08830 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 Leading Edge at Kennedy Park School Iselin, New Jersey 08830 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 Leading Edge at Lafayette Estates School Fords, New Jersey 08863 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it49children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Lynn Crest School Colonia, New Jersey 07067 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 Leading Edge at Matthew Jago School Sewaren, New Jersey 07077 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 Leading Edge at Mawbey Street School Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it34children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Menlo Park Terrace School Metuchen, New Jersey 08840 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it44children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Oak Ridge Heights School Colonia, New Jersey 07067 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 Leading Edge at Oak Tree Road School Iselin, New Jersey 08830 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 Leading Edge at Pennsylvania Avenue School Colonia, New Jersey 07067 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 Leading Edge at Port Reading School Port Reading, New Jersey 07064 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it44children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Robert Mascenik School Iselin, New Jersey 08830 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 Leading Edge at Ross Street School Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it135children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Samsel Upper Elementary Parlin, New Jersey 08859 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 Leading Edge at Sayreville Middle School Parlin, New Jersey 08859 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 Leading Edge at Selover School South Amboy, New Jersey 08879 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it88children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Truman Elementary Parlin, New Jersey 08859 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 Leading Edge at Wilson Elementary Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Leading Edge at Woodbine Avenue School Avenel, New Jersey 07001 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
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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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