There is so much to think about when choosing child care in New Jersey.

Balancing location, cost, quality and just feeling good about who is watching your kids makes this a very important decision. New Jersey's child care program under the Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development can provide you with valuable information to help you make that selection. The state's child care program can support you with information about applying for child care assistance, licensing information, a search to find child care and inspection reports and information on what makes a quality program.

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Newark, NJ

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Jersey City, NJ

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Stirling, NJ

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Netcong, NJ

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Jackson Township, NJ

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Paterson, NJ

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Egg Harbor Township, NJ

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Paterson, NJ

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Old Bridge, NJ

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Brick, NJ

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West New York, NJ

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East Windsor, NJ

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East Orange, NJ

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Jersey City, NJ

May 2026

Rating: 3 stars
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St. Paul’s Centenary United Methodist Day Care
Newark, NJ

May 2026

Rating: 3 stars
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Wyckoff, NJ

May 2026

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme temperatures are expected across New Jersey through the holiday weekend.
Please limit outdoor activities and stay hydrated.

For more information on staying safe during extreme heat,
visit the Division of Family Development’s Emergency/Disaster page.

To find a cooling center near you, call 2-1-1 or visit nj211.org

Federal Changes

Updates to federal law may affect your SNAP eligibility.

Applying for CCAP

The process of applying for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
has changed, use the button below to learn more about eligibility
and the steps you need to take to apply.

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