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The state of child care in New Jersey
A synthesis of everything Childcare Alerts tracks about New Jersey child care — scale, quality, compliance, ownership, access, and news — from public records. Figures describe the public data; they aren't a rating.
Who runs child care in New Jersey
How New Jersey's licensed providers break down by ownership — independent vs. the national chains, and the private-equity firms or public companies behind them. About 4% are PE-owned or public chains.
■ Independent (85%) · ■ Nonprofit (6%) · ■ Private equity (4%) · ■ Public (3%) · ■ Government (2%) · ■ Family/Franchise (1%)
Largest chains here: KinderCare (89) · The Goddard School (63, PE) · The Learning Experience (58, PE) · Lightbridge Academy (31, PE) · Bright Horizons (29) · Kiddie Academy (24)
Access
Counties with the fewest licensed providers in New Jersey — a rough map of where families have the least choice.
Salem (24 providers) · Cape May (32 providers) · Warren (49 providers) · Sussex (64 providers) · Hunterdon (67 providers) · Cumberland (69 providers)
In the news
- West Essex YMCA Now Enrolling for Child Care and Preschool Programs in LivingstonTAPinto · 2026-08-26
- Henrico County holds groundbreaking for new $9M Glen Allen childcare centerWTVR.com · 2026-08-26
- Tennessee families need $183K income to afford daycare, study findsAOL.com · 2026-08-25
- Childcare Treasurer Stole $99K In South Jersey, Prosecutor SaysPatch · 2026-08-24
- How much income do you need to afford day care in 2026?AOL.com · 2026-08-20
Childcare Alerts is an independent service that synthesizes public New Jersey child care records for education and research. It is not a rating or a safety verdict; the official state record always controls.