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Child Care Businesses in New Jersey

Counts by county from the U.S. Census Bureau. No provider names or addresses.

Centers with employees (2023)
2,466
Child care workers
41,650
Average yearly pay
$30,390
Self-employed providers (2024)
13,968
17.6 businesses per 10,000 residents

Child care by county

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CountyCentersWorkersSelf-employedPer 10,000
Atlantic County5771728812.5
Bergen County3164,8791,25516.3
Burlington County901,3973339.0
Camden County1242,35772116.0
Cape May County13140395.5
Cumberland County4459023618.3
Essex County2654,7292,39330.8
Gloucester County621,0941838.0
Hudson County2734,2161,60526.1
Hunterdon County31468667.5
Mercer County1102,10151216.1
Middlesex County1993,1521,08114.7
Monmouth County1752,7894439.6
Morris County1562,80044211.6
Ocean County1332,2051,23220.9
Passaic County1382,9821,51431.7
Salem County8117498.7
Somerset County841,63529310.8
Sussex County32421757.3
Union County1282,5341,10521.3
Warren County2832710311.8

The Census Bureau adds noise to worker counts in small counties to protect business privacy, and leaves out counts it cannot publish. Counties with no centers that have employees show "None reported".

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers are in New Jersey?
New Jersey had 2,466 child day care businesses with paid employees in 2023, employing 41,650 people. Another 13,968 providers worked on their own in 2024.
Which New Jersey counties have the most child care centers?
Bergen County (316), Hudson County (273), Essex County (265) have the most centers with paid employees.
How do I find a licensed child care provider in New Jersey?
New Jersey licenses child care providers. Use the state's official provider search, which you can reach from childcare.gov.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns and Nonemployer Statistics (NAICS 624410) · 2023 and 2024 data