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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Barnegat, NJ

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Barnegat. Average rating: 3.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Barnegat, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
3.6/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Barnegat has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 3.6/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Barnegat

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Barnegat Community Ps Center
    4.51 score
    4.7(13)

    900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Barnegat Community PS Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the clean, safe facilities, warm and friendly staff, and excellent programs and activities for children of all ages. The center is noted for reasonable pricing and community-focused management.

    clean and well-maintained facilitiessafe environmentfriendly and caring staffexcellent curriculum
  2. 2
    Green Thumb Day Care & Preschool
    3.69 score
    3.5(8)

    365 North Main Street, Barnegat, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 72 children

    Green Thumb receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring staff, good communication, reasonable rates, and convenient hours. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate illness notification, unexplained injuries, staff rudeness, and refusal to provide incident reports.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsconvenient hours for working parentsreasonable rates

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Barnegat

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
1

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Barnegat zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
080055
3.6
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Barnegat (28–72 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Barnegat based on parent reviews

Barnegat Community Ps Center

4.7(13)

900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ

Barnegat Community PS Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the clean, safe facilities, warm and friendly staff, and excellent programs and activities for children of all ages. The center is noted for reasonable pricing and community-focused management.

clean and well-maintained facilitiessafe environmentfriendly and caring staff

Treasured Angels

3.9(1)

100 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ

One parent reports an excellent experience with Treasured Angels, noting that staff provided wonderful care and kept them informed about their two children since they were eight months old. The reviewer highly recommends the center and describes leaving as the only negative aspect of their time there.

excellent careproactive communicationhigh recommendation

Green Thumb Day Care & Preschool

3.5(8)

365 North Main Street, Barnegat, NJ

Green Thumb receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring staff, good communication, reasonable rates, and convenient hours. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate illness notification, unexplained injuries, staff rudeness, and refusal to provide incident reports.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsconvenient hours for working parents

Bright Star Nursery

2.3(2)

500 Barnegat Blvd N, Barnegat, NJ

One parent reports a severe incident involving a fractured arm and head injury that was initially concealed by staff, leading to an official investigation. Another reviewer describes a racially biased environment where non-white children receive less attention and ethical treatment than their white peers.

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Barnegat, New Jersey

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Barnegat, New Jersey. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Barnegat have an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.6 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Barnegat, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Barnegat

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Barnegat Community Ps Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Barnegat Community PS Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the clean, safe facilities, warm and friendly staff, and excellent programs and activities for children of all ages. The center is noted for reasonable pricing and community-focused management.

clean and well-maintained facilitiessafe environmentfriendly and caring staff
Address
900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 698-0080
Treasured Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

One parent reports an excellent experience with Treasured Angels, noting that staff provided wonderful care and kept them informed about their two children since they were eight months old. The reviewer highly recommends the center and describes leaving as the only negative aspect of their time there.

excellent careproactive communicationhigh recommendation
Address
100 Gunning River Rd, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 698-4422
Green Thumb Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Green Thumb receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about caring staff, good communication, reasonable rates, and convenient hours. However, several parents report serious concerns including inadequate illness notification, unexplained injuries, staff rudeness, and refusal to provide incident reports.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentsconvenient hours for working parents
Address
365 North Main Street, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 242-5153
Bright Star Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports a severe incident involving a fractured arm and head injury that was initially concealed by staff, leading to an official investigation. Another reviewer describes a racially biased environment where non-white children receive less attention and ethical treatment than their white peers.

Address
500 Barnegat Blvd N, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 660-1800
Saleem Abdullah Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Ocean Ave, Barnegat, NJ
Phone
(609) 660-9101

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Barnegat, New Jersey. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Barnegat have an average Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Barnegat, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Barnegat for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Barnegat must be licensed by New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.