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 Little Yellow Schoolhouse, Inc. North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it14children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center LittleGems Childcare Center Jersey City, New Jersey 07305 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it15children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Littlest Angels’ Preschool - Day Care Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it97children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Livingston Academy Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it68children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Livingston Aftercare Union, New Jersey 07083 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it116children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Livingston School Youth System New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 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 Livingston’s Little Learners Livingston, New Jersey 07039 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it54children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lloyd Road Y-kids Matawan, New Jersey 07747 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center LML Compass Care Vineland, New Jersey 08360 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 Loida Development Center II LLC Camden, New Jersey 08105 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it33children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Loidas Development Center LLC Camden, New Jersey 08105 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 Lollipop Day Nursery School & Day Camp, Inc. Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it148children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lollipop Learning Center, LLC Union City, New Jersey 07087 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it29children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Long Hill Christian Pre-School Chatham, New Jersey 07928 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it85children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Long Hill Montessori School. Stirling, New Jersey 07980 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Long Valley Christian Nursery School Long Valley, New Jersey 07853 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it83children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Look What I Can Do Learning Center West New York, New Jersey 07093 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it39children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Looking Glass Children’s Center Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 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 Lord Stirling Community School New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it110children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lots 4 Tots Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it166children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Love & Learn Preschools Belleville, New Jersey 07109 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 Love & Learning Child Care Oak Ridge, New Jersey 07438 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 Love 2 Learn Early Childhood Academy West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it64children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Love 2 Learn Early Learning Academy II Sicklerville, New Jersey 08081 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it65children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Love 2 Learn Hillside LLC Hillside, New Jersey 07205 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 Love 2 Learn Public LLC West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it63children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Love Laugh Learn Academic Childcare Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 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 Love, Laugh, Learn dba Westfield Little School Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it53children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Love2Learn Early Learning Academy Sicklerville, New Jersey 08081 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 Loving Hands Program LLC Irvington, New Jersey 07111 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it22children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Loving Touch Nursery School, Inc. Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642 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 Lowell Elementary School Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 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 Lower Middle Before & After School Care Skillman, New Jersey 08558 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 Lower Township Day Care Program - Maud Abrams Cape May, New Jersey 08204 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lower Township Day Care Program - Memorial Villas, New Jersey 08251 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it101children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lower Township Day Care Program - Mitnick Cape May, New Jersey 08204 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lower Township Day Care Program - Sandman Cape May, New Jersey 08204 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Luther Memorial Christian Preschool Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it38children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Lutheran Nursery School of Fair Lawn Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it32children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Luv N Care Child Care Center Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015 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 Luv N Joy Day Care Woodbury, New Jersey 08096 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it23children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center M Joan Pearson Elementary Delanco, New Jersey 08075 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center M. A. S. K. (Middle After School Kare) Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it198children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeLicensed Child Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Licensed child care center Madison Avenue School Age Child Care Paterson, New Jersey 07514 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 Madison Cooperative Nursery School Madison, New Jersey 07940 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 Madison Extended Day Care Program-Central Ave. School Madison, New Jersey 07940 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 Madison Extended Day Care Program-King’s Road School Madison, New Jersey 07940 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 Madison Extended Day Care Program-Torey J. Sabtini School Madison, New Jersey 07940 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
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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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