Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Lakewood, NJ

Lakewood, 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.

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Care type in LakewoodProviders
Child Care Centers0—
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs5View directory
School-Age Programs9View directory
Child Care Providers49View directory

Preschools in Lakewood

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Lakewood Multicultural Preschool Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 111 Preschool SPARK Preschool Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 309 Preschool SPARK Preschool Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 210

Head Start Programs in Lakewood

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lakewood. 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.

Head Start Program Lakewood Head Start Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 132 Head Start Program Lakewood Head Start Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 52 Head Start Program YvY 388 Chestnut Street Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 54 Head Start Program YvY 419 E 5th Street Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 37 Head Start Program YvY 525 Oberlin Ave S Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 48

School-Age Programs in Lakewood

9 licensed school-age programss are listed in Lakewood. 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.

School-Age Program Camp Ahuva Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp Azamrah Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp B-lev Echad LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp Chaburah Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp Chaviva Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp Chaviva Plus Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp Chevra Lakewood, NJ 00870 School-Age Program Camp Lechu Lakewood, NJ 08701 School-Age Program Camp Leebi Lakewood, NJ 08701

Child Care Providers in Lakewood

49 licensed child care providerss are listed in Lakewood. 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 AlphaBEST at Clifton Ave School Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 100 Child Care Provider AlphaBEST at Oak Street School Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 100 Child Care Provider Bliss Childcare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 226 Child Care Provider Circle Time Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 300 Child Care Provider Cocoon Child Care Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 207 Child Care Provider Cozy Island Childcare Inc Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 168 Child Care Provider Cuddles CC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 174 Child Care Provider Forest Day Care LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 60 Child Care Provider Forest Daycare LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 60 Child Care Provider Giggl Childcare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 480 Child Care Provider Hello Kiddy Childcare NJ Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 140 Child Care Provider Hopscotch Daycare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 120 Child Care Provider Kamenitz Kidcare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 54 Child Care Provider Kiddie Care NJ, LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 37 Child Care Provider Kiddie Care NJ, LLC 2 Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 83 Child Care Provider Kiddie Zone Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 189 Child Care Provider Kids at Play Lakewood LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 106 Child Care Provider Kids World Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 151 Child Care Provider Kids World 2 Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 78 Child Care Provider Kidz Place Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 448 Child Care Provider Kidz Place Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 238 Child Care Provider Kindelach Daycare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 246 Child Care Provider Little People Childcare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 393 Child Care Provider Little People Childcare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 199 Child Care Provider Lots 4 Tots Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 82 Child Care Provider Miryam Z Kramer Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 5 Child Care Provider Oorah Inc. Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 78 Child Care Provider Peek-A-Boo Childcare II LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 383 Child Care Provider Play Time Daycare LLC Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 159 Child Care Provider PlayWorld Daycare Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 177 Child Care Provider Positive Beginnings NJ Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 120 Child Care Provider Ready Set Grow Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 210 Child Care Provider Ready Set Grow Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 180 Child Care Provider Ready Set Play Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 97 Child Care Provider Rivka Berger Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 5 Child Care Provider sarah strickman Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 5 Child Care Provider Scribbles Day Care Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 196 Child Care Provider The Learning Ladder Academy Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 96 Child Care Provider The Playroom Lakewood, NJ 08701 Capacity 174 Child Care Provider The Special Children's Center Lakewood, NJ 00870

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ZIP codes in Lakewood

ZIP 00870Care providersZIP 08701Care providers

How to pick care in Lakewood

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Lakewood, NJ, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Ocean County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lakewood, NJ have?
Based on current licensing data, Lakewood is home to 3 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Lakewood facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lakewood to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lakewood 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.

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