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
Top 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 Overview
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 and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and 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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The nearest high school to Children's Day Nursery And Family Center is St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel/st Nicholas Primary School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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77 Jay Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
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Daycare / Preschool
77 Jay Street
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 279-1203
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 1
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7 Saint Francis Way
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
0.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 138 students
St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 812 students
Mesivta Of North Jersey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Mesivta Of North Jersey
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
181 Lafayette Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 916-1900
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
Bais Yaakov Of Passaic High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-5813
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Mesivta Tiferes Rav Zvi Aryeh Zemel
All-boys (Jewish)
15 Temple Pl
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 594-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 594-0100
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students
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Location
Miles
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7 Saint Francis Way
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 473-8183
0.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 138 students
St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School
(Catholic)
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
181 Pennington Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 365-0100
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 812 students
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
22 Kent Ct
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-1714
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Most Sacred Heart Jesus School
(Catholic)
6 Bond St
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4817
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4817
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Ybh Of Passaic-hillel
(Jewish)
270 Passaic Ave
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-0735
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 777-0735
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students
Rainbow Montessori - Clifton
Montessori School
22 Varettoni Pl
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Middlesex High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
9371.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
South Lincoln Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
9371.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
John P. Faber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Dunellen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
9372.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Andrew Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
9372.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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