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Recent pre-k school reviews in Lakewood, NJ

Learning Ladder Academy

5.0

Caring teachers, a warming environment for learning and playing.

- Holly M.

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.

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

Pre-k schools in Lakewood, NJ

Learning Ladder Academy

Learning Ladder Academy

60 Chambers Bridge, Lakewood, NJ

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.


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
"We absolutely love this school and all the staff, especially the mother daughter duo who run this facility. They make my son always feel comfortable and loved like he is their own. Highly recommended "

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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...

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...

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


Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten

1404 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ

Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten is a non-profit school located in Toms River, New Jersey. It is a parent cooperative school that promotes the development of every child's freedom, independence, curiosity, and social responsibility. The School offers nursery, pre-kindergarten, and...

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...

The Kiddie Academy

1837 Old Mill Rd, Belmar, NJ

The Kiddie Academy provides an individualized Pre-K through Grade 8 education. The school promotes academic excellence founded on the authentic philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. They craft each child’s education in partnership with educators and parents to achieve higher levels of academic,...

SMART START ACADEMY

1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ

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...

The Junior Academy

1024 Irving Pl, Toms River, NJ

Dear Parent, Hello. I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Jessica and I am a child care provider that offers a preschool program. My educational background includes dual associates in early childhood and business administration. In addition my background includes Psychology/Elementary (K-5)...

Miss Linda Preschool Teacher

25 Narberth Way, Toms River, NJ

Miss Linda has been providing a nurturing, fun, and safe environment for children for over 20 years. She holds a BA Cum Laude in Early Childhood Education, holding a P-3 and K-8 with Standard NJ Teaching Certifications. Her loving Christian home is located in Randolph. The environment follows...

Jamie G

13 Flintlock Drive, Howell, NJ

I am offering childcare services within my own home. Get ready for the school year teachers! I have been in business for about six years from my home. I have been sitting for children for nearly 15 years. As a mother myself, I understand the demands of caring responsibly for children. I have a 7...

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...

Family Child Care Provider Toms River

708 Frann Road, Toms River, NJ

Family child care for ages 6 week-Kindergarten. We offer 20 years experience, fenced in yard, and play room. Non smoking home. I have had 5 children at a time. I have been caring for children for 20 years without needing to advertise, word of mouth has worked. Have cared for over 30 children...

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