Schools near Ocean, NJ

“We recently celebrated our son’s second birthday at Gymboree, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! We had children of various ages in attendance, and so many of our guests complimented us on what a wonderful party it was. Andrea, the owner, was incredibly communicative and answered all of my questions promptly. Kirsten was fantastic—she kept the kids engaged with a variety of fun activities and also helped us with setting up and cleaning up the party room. I would highly recommend Gymboree to anyone looking to host a toddler birthday party!”

“Ms. Dietra and Dr. Marian are both phenomenal teachers. The course was not easy, in the slightest; but they were always both there reminding you that they weren't going to leave you behind. Those two truly made ALL the difference, if you're wanting to become an MA stop wasting your time looking because this school is it.”

“I had no intention to send my son to daycare, but after a family emergency left us in need of childcare we enrolled him here, and I am so glad we did. The staff is incredibly friendly and warm, it’s a place where everybody truly knows your name and your child’s name. The students are engaged throughout the day in a variety of activities and they even offer special events for parents to join in.
Today is my son’s last day, and I am genuinely sad to say good-bye after a wonderful 16 months. If our town didn’t have universal PK, he’d still be with the wonderful staff at the Tintin Falls TLE.”

“My son went to Goddard recently for 1 yr of school and then summer camp. Everyone there is fantastic - Jeff, Christine, and allllll of the teachers. They are organized, personable, and communicate effectively. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Top notch !”

“I can’t express how grateful I am for the amazing care my child receives at Kindercare. The staff is incredibly nurturing and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming environment where my toddler feels safe and happy. The activities are engaging and educational, fostering both creativity and social skills. I truly appreciate the dedication and love they put into each day. Thank you for being such a wonderful second home for my little Roo.”

“I can not say enough amazing things about Goddard. I just wish I found them sooner. The directors and owner are so caring and helpful. The place is ran so well and it is very clean! The staff are all friendly and caring always have a smile on their face. I love that they know my son’s name even ones that aren’t his teachers. My son loves going everyday to camp and I can’t thank Goddard enough for treating him like family❤️ big shout out to Miss Sandy for making my son feel so welcomed and cared for everyday he is there. If you are looking for somewhere to send your child this is the best place around.”

“We really love this daycare! We originally picked it because the location and hours worked well for us, but it’s turned out to be such a great decision for so many more reasons.

Our daughter is always so happy to go in the morning and comes home smiling—what more could we ask for? Miss Alexis and Miss Stephanie are amazing. You can tell they truly care, and our little one absolutely adores them.

We also love all the fun activities they plan, like Ice Cream Day and Bubbles Bash. It’s those little things that make it such a special place.

So glad we found this center—it’s been a wonderful experience for our family!”

“Our daughters have been attending this TLE for nearly 2 years now and it’s a great place. The staff is so caring and really take the time to get to know the families.

Everyone we’ve interacted with is amazing but these fantastic people are some of the standouts:

Angie in the infant room is such a welcoming presence during those first days dropping your baby off. Our daughter took to her right away and as we got to know her, we saw why. Caity is also an integral part of the team and she's sooooo loving with the babies. I was never anxious about leaving my baby with them and they always gave amazing feedback on how our daughter was developing and if they noticed any changes in her habits or demeanor. Even though our daughter graduated to the toddler room, Angie always says hi and catches up with our daughter when she can.

Ashley and Riley are a great transition into the toddler rooms. They are organized and keep the room light and fun. I don’t know when they find the time but they always have a cute hallway board set up with updated photos so we can see what the kids are up to. Our 1 year old is having a blast and learning so much there.

Jenna is another amazing toddler teacher. She effortlessly keeps her calm and is always smiling. She gives great updates on the kids each day at pick up so I know she’s got her eye on the details as they’re growing.

Kelsey and Caitlin in the prepper/preschool room are so successful at rallying the three-nagers, keep up with a curriculum, and make sure the kids have fun! Their projects for holidays are also so creative! Our 3 year old has started coming out of her shell under their direction.

I don’t think the front desk gets enough credit. Julia and Aga are great and often our first contact each morning at drop off. They keep things running smoothly and the fact that they know all the parents/guardians makes me feel confident they are stopping anyone who doesn’t look familiar.”

“I love Children of the King!! We have sent all four of our children there and it’s been the best experience!! We are so grateful to this opportunity to invest in our children’s early childhood education experience.”

“We had such a wonderful experience at Learning Tree Preschool for their 4 year old PreK + enrichment program. We had moved back to the area from North Jersey when we found Learning Tree and were so happy to find ourselves here. My child thrived in the warm, caring, thoughtful, and highly educational program. Every day during the summer months, my child cried that she didn’t want to leave “her school” and move up to Kindergarten. Learning Tree is a blessing of a school, super sweet community, and we had a PreK year we all cherish fondly!”

“I have two daughters that attend here. My youngest (15 months) started about a 1.5 months ago after having a horrendous experience at another daycare center. At this other center - they straight up hated my daughter. They said she cried all the time and they had basically turned in the towel with her, as if she was such a bad baby that there was just no hope for her. I even got early intervention involved to try to help the situation. After MONTHS of trying to make it work, the therapists actually told me to switch to a different daycare, it was hopeless. So you can imagine how lost I felt, and concerned that this would be a problem regardless of where we went. Well, almost immediately it was apparent that was not going to be the case at Lightbridge academy. Although it did take a few weeks for her to fully adjust, it was made clear to me from the beginning that her need for more attention did NOT bother them and they would HELP her through this. Well they did that - and then some. Im crying writing this because I can finally go to work and not worry about her ALL day.

After seeing her progress and the difference in daycare centers we decided to switch our older daughter too. She is still adjusting as she's only been there a few weeks but we know she is in great hands. I can't thank the staff enough! When choosing a daycare the location matters, the hours of operation matter, etc etc - but the staff really is everything! They are basically the most important people in my life right now - they take care of my children. I recommend this Lightbridge academy 100%.”

“We seriously love this place. From the moment we walked in, we knew our child would be in great hands. The staff is so kind, patient, and clearly loves what they do. Our little one is always excited to go in the morning and comes home happy!

They do such a great job keeping the kids engaged with fun activities, learning time, and play. We’ve noticed such a difference in our child’s confidence and development since starting here. Plus, the place is always super clean and feels really safe and welcoming.

They’re great at keeping us in the loop with daily updates and pictures, which we really appreciate. It feels so good to know our child is being cared for by people who genuinely care.

Highly recommend to any parent looking for a warm, friendly, and reliable daycare!”

“I started my 18month old son at a completely different school but had the worst experience on his first day which led to us withdrawing him. After doing some additional research and touring the Country Day School of Colts Neck, we decided to enroll him here. We are extremely happy with our decision. The communication has been great since day one. I feel very comfortable leaving my child in their hands. I also appreciate the staff making it a point to know my child’s name right from the start. It’s been a great experience thus far and I look forward to my son continuing.”

“I don't usually write reviews, but my child had such a good experience here, i just wanted to share. He was a little nervous at first but Inna and her staff made it so welcoming for him that he could not wait to go to school in the morning. When we first got there he was non-verbal and did not play well with the other children. He is now talking, sharing and playing nice with other kids. Our overall experience here has been nothing but positive. We are sad to be leaving, but look forward to be coming back for summer camp.”

“The staff and teachers here provided my daughter with a safe space during a tough time for our family. It is a warm and nurturing place and I am incredibly grateful for our time spent there.”

“Tiny treasures has been absolutely wonderful & a true god send to our family. Everyone is wonderful there! With a couple other daycares to compare too, I have never felt so secure & confident with my boys care than ever before. They truly think about the families at a whole. So appreciate the date night opportunity after hours as an added bonus- we haven’t hired a sitter thus far! My boys are happy to go to school and in great moods as they are picked up as well. I love that there is a curriculum & love all the art work sent home daily. So blessed to be a part of the Tiny Treasures Family. Thank you for all that you do!”

“Kiddie academy is the best daycare! every single staff member should get a raise! Thank you guys fr! The staff does their best with your kids. Thank you guys for being so patient & putting up with so much. I will always be grateful of this school. Thank you for helping my daughter so much. God bless you guys fr.”