Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center
About the School
- Children's Day Nursery and Family Center is a tax exempt corporation governed by an elected, volunteer Board of Directors.
- The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
- The mission of Children's Day Nursery and Family Center is to improve the quality of life for at-risk children and their families through the seamless delivery of child and family system driven programs that respond to and respect diversity, culture, and unique needs.
- In the years to come, Children's Day Nursery and Family Center views itself as a principal leader in an expansive community effort to empower all children and families, regardless of the many barriers they face, to thrive and succeed at home, at school, at work, and in their community.
- We also see the promise of a time when all children will enter the academic world equally prepared, equally self-confident, and equally motivated to learn.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Education that Transforms Children & Families.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children's Day Nursery And Family Center often compared to?
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center is often viewed alongside schools like Noble Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Children's Day Nursery And Family Center's ranking?
Children's Day Nursery And Family Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Children's Day Nursery And Family Center?
The application deadline for Children's Day Nursery And Family Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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