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Shine DayCare Center

2404 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, NJ 070874.1· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$312

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About Shine DayCare Center

Shine DayCare Center is a licensed child care center in Union City, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7 AM - 6 PM; Saturday 7 AM - 5 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish & English), Play-based
StaffTrained and Certified teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended hours Mon-Fri 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday service 7AM - 5PM
Assistance it acceptsUrban League, NJ Care for Kids (NJCK), Work First (WF)
TransportationTransportation (School Pick-Up and Drop-Off Services (walking pick-up from school))
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 2005
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shine DayCare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hudson County has a median price of $312 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hudson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$322
Home daycare$201

Toddler

Center$312
Home daycare$207

Preschool

Center$312
Home daycare$195

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$169

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Shine DayCare Center

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#09SHI0001
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Shine DayCare Center

Is Shine DayCare Center licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Shine DayCare Center have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Shine DayCare Center care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Shine DayCare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shine DayCare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (201) 284-2467 to ask.

What is Shine DayCare Center's phone number?

(201) 284-2467.

Where is Shine DayCare Center?

2404 Bergenline Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087. The nearest other daycare we list is Home Away Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).