Preschools in ZIP 08540 (Princeton, NJ)
9 licensed preschools operate in ZIP 08540, Princeton, NJ, per the current data.
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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.
Data profile for ZIP 08540
The current data covers the 9 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 08540: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. 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. 8 of these providers report 875 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 9 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 875 |
Choosing among preschools in ZIP 08540
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 08540, Princeton, NJ, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
Listed preschools in ZIP 08540
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Nursery School | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 50 |
| Crossroads Nursery School and Infant Center, Inc. | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 87 |
| Nassau Nursery School | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 49 |
| Princeton Meadow Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 66 |
| Princeton Nursery School Summer Camp | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| The Nursery School at YWCA Princeton | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 150 |
| The Nursery School at YWCA Princeton | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 144 |
| University League Nursery School | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 135 |
| University N O W Day Nursery | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 194 |
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Data sources
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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