Licensed Daycare in Carteret, New Jersey
6 licensed daycares in Carteret, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New Jersey licensing records.
Childcare costs in Carteret
ChildCare Aware reports the New Jersey average full-time cost at $1,530/month for infant care and $1,100/month for preschool. City-level prices in Carteret vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New Jersey families may also qualify for NJ Child Care Subsidy Program (DFD) (intake: (800) 332-9227).
Full New Jersey licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- NJ Department of Children and Families — Office of Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 50 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Carteret
All Carteret licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Clifton Precious Moments #88
Carteret
Edison Discovery Preschool #22
Carteret
Jersey City Little Stars Daycare #291
Carteret
Jumping Jacks Newark #269
Carteret
Nurturing Hearts Lakewood #44
Carteret
Tiny Tots of Hamilton #66
Carteret
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