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Recent daycare reviews in Lakewood, NJ

Amber D

5.0

I first found Amber when I was pregnant with my first baby, from the second I walked into her home I was very comfortable and had an instant connection with her. We talked throughout my pregnancy and she even came to see my little boy when he was born. She is such a caring and awesome person, she...

- Nichole G.

Peppermint Tree Child Development Center

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 children will participate in many...

- Mary B

Kinder University Early Childhood Learning Center

5.0

A must see child care center. AWSOME staff , clean, fun, learning environment is top notch. Every time my children walk in the building they are greeted with smiles .The owners have been in child care/ preschool for over 20 years and the curriculum is the best around.

- Susan

Daycares in Lakewood, NJ

Buttons and  Bows Nursery School and Day Care Center

Buttons and Bows Nursery School and Day Care Center

2095 West County Line Rd, Jackson, NJ

Our goal is to provide a warm, nurturing environment that meets the needs of each individual child. It is our utmost concern that our program provides your child with a large variety of activities that will allow for success and encourage achievement in all areas of development. Your child will be...

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...

KIDS GROWING EARLY LEARNING CENTER

KIDS GROWING EARLY LEARNING CENTER

399 Dover Rd, Toms River, NJ

Kids Growing Early Learning Center is a highly rated child care center in Toms River, NJ that has been serving the community for several years. We are a licensed day care and preschool that provides a wide range of supervised activities, that are geared toward developing positive social...

The Learning Experience Manasquan

The Learning Experience Manasquan

2601 Educational Lane, Manasquan, NJ

Early Childhood is a time of remarkable brain development. The education that children receive during these years creates the foundation for their future growth, development and learning potential. At The Learning Experience , we are dedicated to cultivating creative, compassionate and innovative...

Amy O

Amy O

2218 Kenneth Road, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ

Hello! My name is Amy. I provide full and part time loving care to children ages infant-5 years. I'm a mother of three children, Certified NJ Elementary Teacher and have excellent references. Currently I have one part time/full time opening available. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Shore Academy Preschool

Shore Academy Preschool

1521 Beaver Dam Rd, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ

1.0

(1)

Shore Academy will provide a safe, healthy, culturally and developmentally appropriate program in partnership with the parent/guardian, school and community. We pledge to celebrate each child's uniqueness, which will assist with linguistic, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. We...

Happy Faces

Happy Faces

504 Pine Street, Lakehurst, NJ

Happy Faces is a State Certified Family Child Care Home providing quality child care to ages 6 wks-13 yrs. old. It has been in service for 17 yrs. here at the Lakehurst community. I am CPR and First Aid Certified and attend monthly in-services to fulfill my state requirements.

The Goddard School

The Goddard School

255 Rt 70, Toms River, NJ

Welcome to the Goddard School of Toms River on Route 70 where you always feel at home! When you walk into our school, you instantly become a part of our family. We provide an enthusiastic faculty that loves to see success in every child. We also provide an exceptional jump start to a brighter future...

Little Stars At Home Preschool

Little Stars At Home Preschool

317 Kelly Ave, Brick, NJ

Welcome! Is the cost of Child Care burning a hole in your pocket? Are you looking for a nurturing educational setting for your child/children? Let's mend those holes together😊I am a certified preschool teacher with a degree in Child Development. As an Early Childhood Professional since 2001 and a...

Amber D

Amber D

69 Sherrybrooke Drive, Howell, NJ

5.0

(2)

Hi, For the past six years I have been caring for a few families from our home in Howell. I'm specific about only caring for one/two additional little ones besides my own each day. To tell you a little about my experience... Prior to having my own children, I was a professional nanny for 10...
5.0
"I first found Amber when I was pregnant with my first baby, from the second I walked into her home I was very comfortable and had an instant connection with her. We talked throughout my pregnancy and she even came to see my little boy when he was born. She is such...

Nichole G.


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


Kinder University Early Childhood Learning Center

630 Bennettsmills Road, Jackson, NJ

5.0

(1)

Kinder University is a family owned and operated early childhood learning center taking care of children from six months to six years of age. We are very proud of our nurturing and caring staff as well as our state of the art facility located in Jackson, NJ. Our program curriculum was developed to...
5.0
"A must see child care center. AWSOME staff , clean, fun, learning environment is top notch. Every time my children walk in the building they are greeted with smiles .The owners have been in child care/ preschool for over 20 years and the curriculum is the best...

Susan


Tippy Toes Day Care Center

5 Green Island Rd, Toms River, NJ

Tippy Toes Day Care Center offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 5 Green Island Rd, the company serves families living in the Toms River, NJ area. Tippy Toes Day Care Center has served the community since they started in...

Farmingdale Christian Daycare Center

Farmingdale Christian Daycare Center

8 MAIN ST, FARMINGDALE, NJ

Farmingdale Daycare Center was established by the First United Methodist Church to provide the community with quality childcare for working parents. For the last 49 years, the Center has remained committed to the original mission of affordable and quality childcare while growing into a nurturing,...

Sheri's Day Care

3213 Mattapan Ave, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ

Pleasant home for your child to be taken care of in. I have owned 2 day cares previously then started doing daycare from home to raise my own. I was born and raised in Point Pleasant and have plenty of references for you. I take children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. In Point Pleasant they usually...

LIL' ACHIEVERS

220 Alexander Ave, HOWELL, NJ

Starting at $1000/mo


Little Giggles Day Care & Preschool

2004 Route 88, Brick, NJ

Little Giggles Day Care & Preschool in Brick, New Jersey seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

East Dover Family Day Care

1936 Windsor Ave, Toms River, NJ

East Dover Family Day Care is a private daycare center on 1936 Windsor Ave, Toms River, NJ that maintains a nurturing relationship with their little learners. East Dover Family Day Care makes sure that their play area is structured properly to facilitate the safe supervision of children.

Little Achievers

2jocsma Boulevard, Jackson, NJ

We offer day care and school for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We offer full time and part time days. Hours of operation is 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM year round

Ring Around Rosie Day Care

100 Garfield Ave, Island Heights, NJ

Ring Around Rosie Day Care is a childcare and educational facility located at 100 Garfield Avenue, Island Heights, New Jersey. The center has a capacity of 50 children, with ages ranging from 30 months through five years old. The center offers full-time childcare services and early childhood...

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