Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Forked River, NJ

Forked River, New Jersey is served by 3 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Forked River	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	6	View directory

Preschools in Forked River

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Forked River. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool First Adventure Preschool & Child Care Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 57 Preschool First Adventure Preschool & Childcare Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 60 Preschool Forever Young Nursery School Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 85

Child Care Providers in Forked River

6 licensed child care providerss are listed in Forked River. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider KCE Champions LLC at Forked River Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 136 Child Care Provider Land of Oz Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 60 Child Care Provider Land of Oz Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 60 Child Care Provider Mouse House Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 45 Child Care Provider The Goddard School Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 159 Child Care Provider The Learning Ladder of Lacey Forked River, NJ 08731 Capacity 45

ZIP codes in Forked River

ZIP 08731Care providers

How to pick care in Forked River

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Forked River, NJ, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Forked River, NJ have?

Based on current licensing data, Forked River is home to 3 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Forked River facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Forked River to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Forked River licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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