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Recent after school program reviews in Lakewood, NJ

Learning Ladder Academy

5.0

Caring teachers, a warming environment for learning and playing.

- Holly M.

Huebner Corner

5.0

Ruth is an amazing woman who is raising the most wonderful young adults! Her home is peaceful, loving, kind, wholesome, and so very fun. She truly has a heart for children, and this shines through with everything she does. All of my 8 children adore her!

- Jen B

Love-A-Lot Learning Center

5.0

As a single mother who had her child during COVID, pricing for daycare had seemed to be impossible to afford along with the right values. I looked into all the known schools and between their rates and strict schedule, and long waiting list I began to feel defeated. I was just about to give up...

- Penelope D.

Child Care and Learning Center of Toms River

5.0

Nice staff and children learning alot.best rates

- Ashley

Bright Future Child Care LLC

5.0

Very great experience amazing service amazing caregivers. Would definitely recommend you bring your children here.

- Care member

After school programs in Lakewood, NJ

Little Stars Day Care Center

65 Cross Street, Lakewood, NJ

One of the biggest Licensed facilities in the area, we provide a safe and friendly, caring enviorment for the children. Our staff is trained and educated to provide professional care. Our facility is designed to accept children from newborn to 13 years, and we offer before and after School care and...

5.0

(1)

The Learning Ladder family proudly announces the grand opening of our second school, The Learning Ladder Academy, which is conveniently located on the border of Brick and Lakewood. We offer your family affordable child care in a loving and nurturing environment. To better serve our working...
5.0
"Caring teachers, a warming environment for learning and playing."

Holly M.


Huebner Corner

Huebner Corner

825 Harmony Rd, Jackson, NJ

5.0

(5)

I am a successful homeschooling Mom who can help your children with distance learning. If you are a parent facing the challenges of children at home who need help with virtual learning, while you are trying to work remotely, I can help with the needed space, facility, and care. My three...
5.0
"Huebner Corner is a special home that, for years, our child was cared for in a true learning environment, since age 6 months through kindergarten, and even now occasionally. It is not a daycare center where kids roam undisciplined. The scheduling is extremely...

Chuck &


Love-A-Lot Learning Center

Love-A-Lot Learning Center

700 Main Street, TOMS RIVER, NJ

Starting at $1195/mo

5.0

(3)

We are a faith based childcare center at New Life Church in downtown Toms River providing quality care and pre-school for families in our community. Our classrooms are designed to offer fun, interesting and creative learning opportunities for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. We have a large...
5.0
"My daughter has attended Love-A-Lot Learning Center since 2022. She loves going to school and always comes home talking about her day and how much fun she has. It's a blessing to know she is being cared for in such a loving environment! "

DEBRA O.


Child Care and Learning Center of Toms River

Child Care and Learning Center of Toms River

1001 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ

5.0

(2)

We are providing full services of daycare, child care, infant care, before and after school. We also accept CHS & State Funding. We are located 1001 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753/ Phone #: 848-226-6153. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childcareandlearningcenteroftomsriver.
5.0
"Nice staff and children learning alot.best rates"

Ashley


Bright Future Child Care LLC

Bright Future Child Care LLC

864 ROUTE 37 W STE 16, TOMS RIVER, NJ

Starting at $290/mo

5.0

(3)

We are the number one name in Child daycare. At Bright Future its "Children First", every day!
5.0
"The best child care I have ever experienced "

Care member


Jersey Child Care

Jersey Child Care

920 Cedar Bridge Ave, BRICK, NJ

We are an award-winning early childhood education center located in Brick, NJ. We have won the Asbury Park Press' Readers' Choice Award for the Best Preschool, Best Child Care Center, Best After School Program, and Best Summer Camp Program categories! We offer large classrooms with Online...

The Goddard School

The Goddard School

36 Bey Lea Rd, TOMS RIVER, NJ

Welcome to The Goddard School® of Toms River, where every day is filled with fun learning experiences! Each day, caring and attentive teachers provide your child with countless opportunities to grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a safe and loving environment. Each classroom...

Display My Art

Display My Art

141 N County Line Rd, Jackson, NJ

Since 2001 Display My Art has been turning student art into custom keepsakes by offering an excellent way to nurture student creativity with a unique and personal fundraiser. Our family owned company began as a print on demand business with a focus on attention to detail within manufacturing...

Kids Growing Early Learning Center

Kids Growing Early Learning Center

399 Dover Rode Ste 6, Toms River, NJ

It is our goal at Kids Growing ELC to provide an age appropriate, Nurturing and Learning Experience, as well- maintained and stable environment for your child(ren). These standards include cleanliness, personable and qualified staff, educationally based materials and welcoming environment. We, at...

Apple Hill Academy Howell

Apple Hill Academy Howell

598 W. Aldrich Road, HOWELL, NJ

For more than 25 years, Apple Hill Academy has been the child daycare and learning center that parents have trusted to look after their children and help them grow. We specialize in providing care for children ranging from 6-weeks old to 12-years old and we strive to create an environment in which...

Little Giggles

Little Giggles

1909 7th Ave, Toms River, NJ

I offer a clean, safe, learning friendly environment that allows your child to be creative, grow, and love to learn. I am dedicated to your childs' development and individual needs. With age appropriate lesson plans your child will be ready for kindergarten. I also offer before and after care for...

Peppermint Tree Child Development Center

1571 Partridge Street, Toms River, NJ

5.0

(1)

A safe, nurturing environment, where your child will smile, grow, learn and play. Programs for children starting at 2 years of age through full day and half day Kindergarten. Before and after elementary school, and a summer camp including on-site swimming pools, arts & crafts, nature, games,...
5.0
"Peppermint Tree is an excellent school! My two children attend Peppermint Tree preschool and I am absolutely thrilled to have found such a wonderful learning environment for them. The teachers are very experienced and caring individuals. I know that each day my...

Mary B


Little Twinkling Stars LLC

1747 Hooper Avenue Bldg.9, Toms River, NJ

1.0

(1)

We offer in center and out of center services. In center services includes: - 24/7 Childcare Services center based - Drop-in - Before/After school care - Mommy's/Daddy's day out - Educational developmental curriculums (age appropriate) - Special needs Out of center services includes: -...

Child Care of Toms River

1001 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ

- Ages: 6 weeks - 13 years old - CHS & State Funding Accepted Before and After School Program Hourly Child Care Available for all your needs - Extended Hours - Infant program - Toddler program - Parents Night Out - New Years Eve Sleepover - Valentine Day Sleepover - Birthday Part...

Learning Ladder Child Care Center

3001 Yorktowne Blvd, Toms River, NJ

Learning Ladder Child Care Center is located at 3001 Yorktowne Blvd Toms River NJ 08753. We are open 7 days a week 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. We offer infant care, toddler care, preschool program and before and after school for Silver-Bay students.

Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center

806 Main St, Toms River, NJ

Cherry Lane Child Care and Learning Center located at 806 Main Street, Toms River, New Jersey, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offer before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

Jackson Academy

109 E Pleasant Grove Rd, Jackson, NJ

Located in Jackson, New Jersey, Jackson Academy is a private school that offers early childhood education. It offers preschool, kindergarten, and extended childcare programs for young children. The Academy utilizes the Whole Child Approach in educating students. Additionally, it provides...

SMART START ACADEMY

1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ

1.0

(1)

Smart Start Academy is a state licensed pre-school with extended care hours. We are open from 6am to 6pm daily and have all 4-year degreed teachers in our pre-school rooms. We assist parents with potty training as well. Using age appropriate curriculum our children love to come to school. One price...

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