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We have 20 preschools in Forked River, NJ! Compare and find the best preschool to fit your needs.

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Mouse House A Child's Daycare

442 LACEY RD FORKED RIVER, NJ

5.0(4)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
We provide a loving nurturing environment for your little one. Our teachers are background checked and CPR certified. All meals including Gentlease formula and baby food are provided at no extra cost to our families. Our curriculum follows state guidelines for child growth and development to ensure each milestone is being met. Parents are updated with pictures, video, milestone achievements and meals. We would love to meet you and your family!

Christi J. says "Mouse House is the place to take your child for daycare or preschool in this area. The staff is amazing, caring, informative, and helpful. They truly and...

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The Learning Ladder of Lacey

400 South Main Street Forked River, NJ

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
The Learning Ladder of Lacey is a licensed childcare provider for children ages six weeks through twelve years of age. We provide quality childcare education for Infants through school age children. During the summer months there is a summer camp and during the school year there is Before and After School program. We believe education is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Every child has different needs and abilities, each learns in their own way and at their own pace, so we designed our School Readiness Pathway with this philosophy in mind to empower you with educational options and choices at every age to create the most fitting path for your child.

Jennifer F. says "This is very good brand new Child Care Center in Forked River Area."

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The Goddard School

214 Lacey Rd Forked River, NJ

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

Preschool Open Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm from 6 weeks old to 6 years old.

Jeanna C. says "The Goddard School is an amazing school with caring staff."

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Home Sweet Homeschool

712 Sunrise Blvd Forked River, NJ

< 1 mi

In home private preschool and home school instruction.
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Precious Journey Preschool

131 N Main St Forked River, NJ

< 1 mi

Child care
Precious Journey Preschool is a childcare and learning facility established in 2005 to serve the families living in Forked River, Forked River. This school caters to the growth and developmental needs of toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It provides a safe, clean and healthy place where children can learn, play, explore and discover. It also provides age-appropriate learning materials and activities that enhance and stimulate the children's creativity, imagination, curiosity and desire to learn.
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Bright Start Learning Center LLC

2 Gull Ct Forked River, NJ

< 1 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Bright Start Learning Center LLC is a childcare and educational facility located at 2 Gull Court, Forked River, New Jersey. The center offers full-time childcare services and early childhood education programs in a safe, secure and stimulating environment. It provides educational activities that enhance the children's physical, intellectual and social skills. The center's hours are Mondays through Fridays 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Redeemer Lutheran Nursery School

2309 Hwy 70 E Manchester Township, NJ

5.0(2)

8 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Redeemer Lutheran Nursery School (RLNS) is a non-profit Christian school in which all of the tuition is used for the program in which your child is enrolled. Our purpose is to provide children, ages 2.5 through 5 years old, with a Christian based preschool program which will enable him or her to develop independence, self-discipline, a love of learning, and an awareness of the great gifts God has given us, especially His Son, Jesus Christ. Our staff is comprised of teachers and aides experienced in working with young children. Our school is licensed by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

Dena L. says "I brought both my kids to this nursery school. They had such an amazing experience. Lots of great memories at this school!"

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Little Genius Daycare & Learning Center

526 Atlantic City Blvd. Beachwood, NJ

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Little Genius Daycare &amp; Learning Center offers full-time, part-time, and half day schedules. OUR MISSION is to provide a safe, affordable, high quality educational environment for families who need child care for their child(ren). We are committed to providing a supportive and caring environment where children are encouraged to develop and learn at their own pace. It is our goal to create a nurturing, stimulating, and accepting learning environment that help children become confident, independent learners, and thrive. We developed a fundamental curriculum that builds on core principles for academic success. We are open daily from Monday thru Friday 6am - 6pm.
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Hillcrest Academy. LLC

23 Grove St Bayville, NJ

5.0(2)

5 mi

Child care
Hillcrest Academy is located in a residential area in Bayville, NJ on an almost 2 acre plot with one of the best facilities of the larger Early Childhood Centers. We have dedicated age appropriate play areas with some of the most modern amenities in the Ocean County area. Located approximately 500 feet from Route 9, we provide the safety and serenity for a child to learn, play and grow. Hillcrest Academy; formerly Hilltop Nursery School, is nestled in a wooded area, has been a fundamental influence in the Berkeley community for over 20 years. In touch with the newest educational concepts introduced in the elementary schools, we are dedicated to training our teachers using materials such as those offered by NAEYC (National Organization for the Education of Young Children) and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards for our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students. Hillcrest Academy is a family owned and operated Childcare/Early Educational Center dedicated to providing high quality child care and cutting edge instruction for all it's early learners. The Owner/Director is the on site director 5 days a week, and there are two on site Assistant Directors.

Justine says "They really work and help kids, my daughter has hearing loss and is able to do therapy 4 times a week. They helped her progress and have become apart of my...

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Lil Sprouts Preschool

2380 Holly Hill Rd Manchester, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Lil Sprouts Preschool is a play-based parent-cooperative preschool with great teachers, small class sizes and affordable tuition rates. The school gives children an opportunity to use and experiment with equipment and materials that individual families may not have at home. They also offer a unique opportunity for children to know and work with adults other than their parents, as well as for the adults to know and understand other children.
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Pigwiggen Nursery School

22 Easy St Lanoka Harbor, NJ

6 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Pigwiggen Nursery School is a licensed child care establishment operating at 22 Easy St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ that concentrates on providing age-appropriate lessons for their young pupils. Their child care center uses an age-appropriate curriculum and teaching methods that help children learn pressure-free.
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Beachwood Nursery School

1014 Pinewald Rd Beachwood, NJ

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Beachwood Nursery School in Beachwood, NJ engages the kids actively in the learning process through a curriculum that integrates the needs and interests of the whole child. They feature various multi-sensory activities that guide key experiences. The students will make choices, recall learning, and carry out plans in a supportive atmosphere that promotes independence and initiative.
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Little Friends Cooperative Nursery School

458 E Bay Ave Barnegat, NJ

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Little Friends Cooperative Nursery School is a childcare provider that serves the community of Barnegat NJ. It offers a loving and caring environment and provides age-appropriate activities that enhance children's mental, social, emotional, and physical abilities. The center promotes good values to make sure that children will be responsible members of the society.
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Happy Days Pre School LLC

801 Main St Lanoka Harbor, NJ

6 mi

Child care
Happy Days Preschool LLC is a licensed childcare and learning facility established in 1996 to serve the families living in Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. The school offers a fun, clean, and healthy place where children can safely learn, play, explore, and discover. It provides a thematic curriculum designed to stimulate the children's creativity, imagination, curiosity, and desire to learn.
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

839 Atlantic City Blvd Bayville, NJ

5 mi

Learning Experience is an educational facility that serves the community of Bayville NJ. It offers a warm and caring environment and provides age-appropriate learning programs for children. The school promotes self-confidence and discipline by allowing children to have hands-on experience.
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Red Apple Country Day School

232 Us Highway 9 Bayville, NJ

5 mi

Child care
The Red Apple Country Day School is a licensed early childhood education provider and childcare facility in Bayville, New Jersey. It offers full and half-day programs, and it is open Mondays through Sundays, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The school caters to the growth and developmental needs of children up to the age of thirteen. It provides age-appropriate learning materials and activities that stimulate the children's curiosity and desire to learn.
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Speech and Learning Center For Children

1 Pelican Dr Bayville, NJ

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
The Speech and Learning Center For Children is an educational facility that serves the community of Bayville NJ. It offers unique programs in speech and languages that reinforce the children's natural tendency to learn. The center encourages the academic and social development of students in a warm, loving and nurturing environment.
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Redeemer Lutheran Nursery

1861 Perth Amboy Ave Whiting, NJ

8 mi

Preschool
Redeemer Lutheran Nursery is a child care and learning facility located at 1861 Perth Amboy Avenue, Whiting, New Jersey. It was established in 2008 to serve families by providing a high-quality Christian childcare and education program. The school's goal is to promote the development and well-being of children and their families in a warm nurturing environment. Its hours are Mondays through Fridays 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Ring Around Rosie Day Care

100 Garfield Ave Island Heights, NJ

9 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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 education programs in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. It provides educational activities that enhance the children's physical, intellectual and social skills.
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Bloomingdale Day Care & Nursery School Inc

21 Jacqueline Ct Lanoka Harbor, NJ

6 mi

Child care
Preschool
Bloomingdale Day Care & Nursery School, Inc. is a child development and learning center located at 21 Jacqueline Court, Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey. It provides quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment conducive to children's growth and development. The center provides children with educational activities and age-appropriate learning materials that stimulate the children's curiosity, imagination, creativity and natural learning ability.
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Recent preschool reviews from local parents in Forked River, NJ

Preschools in Forked River, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 20 listed preschools

Mouse House A Child's Daycare

Mouse House is the place to take your child for daycare or preschool in this area. The staff is amazing, caring, informative, and helpful....

- Christi J.

The Learning Ladder of Lacey

This is very good brand new Child Care Center in Forked River Area.

- Jennifer F.

The Goddard School

The Goddard School is an amazing school with caring staff.

- Jeanna C.

FAQs for finding preschools near you in Forked River, NJ

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Forked River, NJ. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Forked River, NJ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Forked River, NJ, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Forked River, NJ.

When looking for a preschool near you in Forked River, NJ on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Forked River, NJ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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