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1 Child Daycare & Preschools in Highlands, New Jersey

Browse all 1 child daycare & preschools in Highlands, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highlands

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.

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    Sandy Hook Child Care Center
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    335 Pennington Ave, Bldg. T-335, Highlands, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Sandy Hook Child Care Center is a nature-based preschool in a national park setting that receives universal praise from parents. The center emphasizes outdoor learning, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere with highly engaged and caring teachers. Parents consistently highlight the unique opportunity for children to develop an early love of nature and the outdoors.

    Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor learning timesmall class sizesdedicated and caring teachers

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Highest rated daycares in Highlands based on parent reviews

Sandy Hook Child Care Center

4.7(10)

335 Pennington Ave, Bldg. T-335, Highlands, NJ

Sandy Hook Child Care Center is a nature-based preschool in a national park setting that receives universal praise from parents. The center emphasizes outdoor learning, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere with highly engaged and caring teachers. Parents consistently highlight the unique opportunity for children to develop an early love of nature and the outdoors.

Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor learning timesmall class sizes

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Highlands, New Jersey

There are 1 child daycare & preschools in Highlands, New Jersey, making up 50% of the 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Highlands, 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 Highlands

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Sandy Hook Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sandy Hook Child Care Center is a nature-based preschool in a national park setting that receives universal praise from parents. The center emphasizes outdoor learning, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere with highly engaged and caring teachers. Parents consistently highlight the unique opportunity for children to develop an early love of nature and the outdoors.

Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor learning timesmall class sizes
Address
335 Pennington Ave, Bldg. T-335, Highlands, NJ
Phone
(732) 291-2368

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 child daycare & preschools daycares in Highlands, New Jersey, out of 2 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Highlands, 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
Highlands offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Highlands for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Highlands 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.