Your Guide to
Free Childcare
in New Jersey
CCAP, CCCS, CCCC, and PFP are accepting applications now. Find out if you qualify and get help enrolling your child in minutes.
NJ Childcare Subsidies
CCAP, CCCS, CCCC & PFP
All Now Accepting Applications
Parents in Edison and Roselle know these programs by different names. Little Einstein's Academy accepts all of them.
Child Care Assistance Program
Community Child Care Solutions (Union County)
Community Coordinated Child Care (Middlesex County)
Programs for Parents (Essex County)
$0/mo
for many qualifying families
“Every child deserves a strong start — regardless of income.”
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Find Licensed Daycare
Daycare in Edison, Roselle & Nearby
Daycare in Edison NJ
40+ licensed centers. Look for Grow NJ Kids rated facilities with Creative Curriculum and CCAP acceptance.
Daycare in Roselle NJ
Quality over quantity. Check licensing, 5-star reviews, subsidy acceptance, and teacher qualifications.
Nearby Areas
Highland Park, Metuchen, Woodbridge, South Plainfield, New Brunswick — all within 15 minutes.
Parent Guides
Everything NJ Parents Need to Know
How to Apply for CCAP in NJ (2026)
Step-by-step MyNJHelps guide. Documents needed, timelines, common mistakes.
CCAP vs CCCS vs PFP Explained
All NJ childcare subsidy programs broken down. Which one applies to your county.
Daycare Cost in NJ (2026)
Average costs by county, age, and schedule. Plus how subsidies reduce your payment.
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
What NJ kindergarten teachers expect. Academic, social, and self-care skills by age 5.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Daycare
Which schedule fits your family? Cost comparison and developmental considerations.
20 Questions for a Daycare Tour
The complete checklist. What to look for, red flags, and how to compare centers.
Featured NJ Daycare
Little Einstein's Academy
Grow NJ Kids approved. 5.0 stars, 91+ reviews. Licensed by NJ DCF. Creative Curriculum for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K. Accepts CCAP, CCCS, CCCC, and PFP.
- ✓ Edison — 334 Plainfield Ave · 6am–6pm
- ✓ Roselle — 528-530 E 2nd Ave · 7am–6pm
- ✓ Roselle II — 911 N Wood Ave · 7am–6pm
“All three of my kids have gone here. The staff is caring and truly invested.”
— Lamequa B.
“Multicultural, loving! Our twins were communicating clearer in 2 weeks.”
— Tanika G.