Preschools in ZIP 07042 (Montclair, NJ)
For ZIP 07042, Montclair, NJ, the latest data lists 7 licensed preschools.
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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIAF Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 38 |
| Montclair Community Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 272 |
| Montclair Community Pre-K | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 272 |
| Over the Rainbow Nursery, Inc. | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 114 |
| Shomrei Emunah Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 72 |
| Watchung Coopeative Nursery School | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
| Watchung Cooperative Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 30 |
Preschools in nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 07042 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 7 listed preschoolss in ZIP 07042; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 828 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 7 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 828 |
Comparing preschools in ZIP 07042
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
For families in ZIP 07042, Montclair, NJ, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.
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Data & methodology
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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