Schools near Beachwood, NJ

“Miss Michelle is incredible! Super friendly and organized and my daughter has a great time trying each activity. Miss Michelle has noticed improvement with my daughter’s motor skills and even remembers her name when we walk in.”

“My son attends here . He started in 2023. I was so nervous being a first time mom and leaving him to go back to work when he was less than 2 years old was scary. They were very friendly and understanding. I cried and he went in for his first trial run for a few hours and didn't even look back. He loves it. I love the app where I get updates and photos . They have become like family and I am happy to know he is safe and having fun while I have to work. Their pricing is amazing for all that they provide. I highly recommend and have recommended them.”

“You will never find a daycare that is perfect, but both of my children have attended TLE Berkeley since they were about 11 months old (going on four years now) and we are truly happy here. If any issue arises - they are quick to adjust and make sure the issue is addressed immediately and show honest care and love for our kids. My kids come home happy and tuckered out - which tells me they’re thriving, playing, learning and growing here. Love this place!”

“My sons started off at a very popular school in Tom’s River and we had an awful experience there and were forced to find another school. Thankfully we decided to go with Goddard in brick. Both of my sons have now been there for 3 months and I can honestly say we love it. My older son had “behavioral issues” at his old school which I knew were completely out of character for him and due to staffing issues. At Goddard both of my boys are THRIVING. The teachers are amazing, helpful and not bothered by having a discussion or sharing information about the kids days at school. Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly and it is such a breath of fresh air. I can honestly say moving my boys to Goddard was the best decision we could’ve made.”

“We have had a wonderful experience at Peppermint Tree this year! It was my son's first year of ever going to school and he had never attended a daycare. He was nervous to say the least. Within the first two weeks of going just a couple times a week it was like he was going to his favorite place! He has learned so much and gained so much confidence. The teachers, assistants and Miss Val have all been so lovely to him and the rest of our family. Family has been encouraged to attend many of the events throughout the school year and there is a very strong sense of community. We've had a wonderful experience and we would gladly recommend Peppermint Tree to anyone!”

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We absolutely love Ring Around the Rosie! Our son has flourished here, gaining confidence and learning in a nurturing environment. The dedicated staff and engaging curriculum have helped him grow both academically and socially. Highly recommend this wonderful preschool!”

“My daughter attends kindercare and it has been a great benefit to her. She has a great time at kindercare in toms river. Her teachers Mrs Gina and Karen are great with her and the other students. Mrs Sue is also great and very interactive with the children. My daughter is always excited to be with her friends every day. I think over all she has had a great experience at kindercare of toms river.”

“OKA has been a wonderful daycare / preschool for our little ones. My daughter went here for two years and our son for a couple of months before we moved out of town and had to move our kids elsewhere. We really miss it here.

The staff are kind and caring. Our infant refused a bottle and the girls worked tirelessly to get him to drink milk. It was because of them we were able to narrow down one specific sippy cup he would drink from. They kept me updated around the clock. The communication in this facility is unparalleled.

The girls in the preschool room were always very nurturing with our 3 year old who could sometimes get emotional. Always felt like she was given undivided attention even in a full classroom.

Veanna was always flexible and accommodating with our needs. She is honest about any issues with the kids. At one point another student was rough with our daughter on two occasions and unfortunately the child was expelled but I felt comfort knowing my daughter was safe.

Every experience is different but I’m happy to say ours was exceptional.”

“We were so cautious and anxious about sending our son back to daycare post-Covid. It took a long time to make a decision on which daycare, and we made the right choice with Goddard. Since then, my daughter also started the infant room. Both of our children have thrived here. The teachers are excited when they come in the mornings, are attentive both academically and emotionally, and you can see the teamwork between all the staff. The owner is always on site , showing her dedication to how the school is running. At pickup, we always see staff cleaning the school to prep for the next day. Cleanliness and safety are just as important as learning and emotional development when you’re trusting others with your babies, and this Goddard school’s staff puts their hearts and souls into every aspect of the children’s day. Thank you!”

“I can not say anything but great things about Hillcrest! My 8yr old son absolutely loves going. We love it here! Thank you Hillcrest for always providing excellent care. Best daycare/camp in Bayville *HANDS DOWN!”

“Our daughter has been attending Little Giggles from 9 months old. She is almost 3. She is so comfortable there, loves all her teachers & is busy all day! It’s been an extension of our home. We love the updates throughout the day on the app and while we wish we can stay with our little one all day long, Little Giggles has made us feel so comfortable leaving our most precious in their care!”

“Westminster Nursery School has been my daughters home away from home for the last three years. She truly loved every teacher she has had from Pre-K 3-Kindergarten. It is incredible how much she has learned and grown both academically and personally. She looked forward to going to school every day!
My son started pre-k 3 this year and he had a rough time adjusting at first. His teachers were INCREDIBLY patient and even administration spent some time making him feel more comfortable. By the end of the year, he is crying thinking about leaving his teachers.
From the teachers to the administration, I highly recommend this school to anyone. We had such a great experience and will truly miss it!”

“Amazing place, the level of care given to our child was fantastic. Our childs teachers Miss Camryn & Miss Lauren went above and beyond to care for and teach our child.”

“Both of my children are thriving and learning so much. My son just turned 4 and has been here since he was 3 months old, and I can't believe how much he has learned. He never gives me a problem coming to school and always expresses how much he loves school and all of his teachers are his "favorite teacher ever". My daughter is 18 months old and is doing so amazing, she was 11 weeks premature and I can't believe that she is walking, using sign language, socializing and developing beyond where I thought she would be.”

“I enrolled my son in the infant room when he was 4 months old and he's now about to move to the toddler room at Creative Castle. I've been very happy with our experience there. The teachers genuinely care about his well being, have been great working with me on feeding and nap transitions, and I love that he happily runs into class in the morning excited to see his friends. The center is clean, has great teacher retention, and my son is learning so much! Definitely recommend!”

“We had a baby in 2023 and looked at Ocean Early at the suggestion of our neighbor. We couldn’t be more happy with the care she gets there. The teachers in her room are attentive, loving, and rockstars at their jobs. They made us feel welcomed and at ease especially when we were starting there as new parents. We love that they do various developmental activities - tummy time, reading, sensory exploring, outdoor time, bubbles, and so much more. Every day during drop off or pick up I’ve seen them be actively engaged with the babies. They’re flexible depending on your own preferences in terms of bottle preferences, nap timing, and more. The online/app system they use for communication is easy to use, and we appreciate the updates for naps, bottles, meals, daily needs, and the fun photos. So glad we found them!”