Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 08731 (Forked River, NJ)
In Forked River, NJ, ZIP 08731 has 9 listed providers on record (3 preschools, 6 child care providers). Compare listings below.
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Listed providers in ZIP 08731
What to weigh in ZIP 08731
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 08731, Forked River, NJ, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
Care types in ZIP 08731
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Preschools | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Child Care Providers | 6 | View ZIP directory |
Data profile for ZIP 08731
The current data covers the 9 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 08731: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 9 of these providers report 707 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 9 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 707 |
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Adventure Preschool & Child Care | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 57 |
| First Adventure Preschool & Childcare | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Forever Young Nursery School | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 85 |
| KCE Champions LLC at Forked River | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 136 |
| Land of Oz | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Land of Oz | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| Mouse House | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 45 |
| The Goddard School | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 159 |
| The Learning Ladder of Lacey | Child Care Provider | Not rated | Not reported | 45 |
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Data sources
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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