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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lumberton, NJ

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Lumberton. Average rating: 4.83/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lumberton, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.83/5
Parent reviews
47
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Lumberton has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 47 parent reviews averaging 4.83/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08048 zip code, averaging 4.83 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lumberton

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
    Peppermint Tree Too Nursery School
    4.65 score
    4.9(13)

    725 Eayrestown Road, Lumberton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Peppermint Tree Too Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring leadership of Director Valerie, attentive staff, and strong sense of community. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, with many noting their kids eagerly attend school and thrive in the nurturing environment.

    Caring and attentive director and staffstrong parent-child relationshipsacademic and social developmentwelcoming community atmosphere
  2. 2
    Buttonwood Preschool
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    700 Main Street, Lumberton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Buttonwood Preschool (operating as My 2nd Home Child Nurturing Center) receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is recognized for its strong educational curriculum, nurturing environment, and caring staff that prepare children well for kindergarten.

    Excellent curriculum including academics and life skillsSTEM and language instruction (Spanish)daily updates and photos shared with parentsloving and caring staff
  3. 3
    Brightest Beginnings LLC
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    1632 B Route 38, Lumberton, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Brightest Beginnings LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the cleanliness, caring staff, and nurturing environment led by owner Amy. However, one parent reported witnessing a teacher yelling at children and enforcing overly restrictive classroom rules, which raised serious concerns about that particular classroom's management.

    Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffchild-centered approachchildren are happy and engaged

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Lumberton

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lumberton, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.83avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lumberton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
080485
4.83
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lumberton (54–270 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lumberton based on parent reviews

Peppermint Tree Too Nursery School

4.9(13)

725 Eayrestown Road, Lumberton, NJ

Peppermint Tree Too Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring leadership of Director Valerie, attentive staff, and strong sense of community. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, with many noting their kids eagerly attend school and thrive in the nurturing environment.

Caring and attentive director and staffstrong parent-child relationshipsacademic and social development

Buttonwood Preschool

5(8)

700 Main Street, Lumberton, NJ

Buttonwood Preschool (operating as My 2nd Home Child Nurturing Center) receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is recognized for its strong educational curriculum, nurturing environment, and caring staff that prepare children well for kindergarten.

Excellent curriculum including academics and life skillsSTEM and language instruction (Spanish)daily updates and photos shared with parents

Brightest Beginnings LLC

4.6(9)

1632 B Route 38, Lumberton, NJ

Brightest Beginnings LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the cleanliness, caring staff, and nurturing environment led by owner Amy. However, one parent reported witnessing a teacher yelling at children and enforcing overly restrictive classroom rules, which raised serious concerns about that particular classroom's management.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffchild-centered approach

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Daycare types in Lumberton

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Lumberton, New Jersey

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Lumberton, New Jersey, making up 80% of the 5 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Lumberton have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.83 stars. Our analysis covers 47 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton

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Buttonwood Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Buttonwood Preschool (operating as My 2nd Home Child Nurturing Center) receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is recognized for its strong educational curriculum, nurturing environment, and caring staff that prepare children well for kindergarten.

Excellent curriculum including academics and life skillsSTEM and language instruction (Spanish)daily updates and photos shared with parents
Address
700 Main Street, Lumberton, NJ
Phone
(609) 265-0991
Peppermint Tree Too Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Peppermint Tree Too Nursery School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring leadership of Director Valerie, attentive staff, and strong sense of community. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, with many noting their kids eagerly attend school and thrive in the nurturing environment.

Caring and attentive director and staffstrong parent-child relationshipsacademic and social development
Address
725 Eayrestown Road, Lumberton, NJ
Phone
(609) 261-2273
Brightest Beginnings LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Brightest Beginnings LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the cleanliness, caring staff, and nurturing environment led by owner Amy. However, one parent reported witnessing a teacher yelling at children and enforcing overly restrictive classroom rules, which raised serious concerns about that particular classroom's management.

Clean facilitycaring and attentive staffchild-centered approach
Address
1632 B Route 38, Lumberton, NJ
Phone
(609) 261-0004
Kindercare Learning Center #227
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #227 in Lumberton, NJ for providing a safe, nurturing, home-like environment with caring and attentive staff. Children show strong developmental progress, enthusiasm for attendance, and parents appreciate the center's organization, cleanliness, and daily communication. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings with no negative feedback reported.

Caring and attentive staffsafe and clean facilitystrong developmental pr
Address
240 Madison Ave, Lumberton, NJ
Phone
(609) 267-6878

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Lumberton, New Jersey, out of 5 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Lumberton have an average Google rating of 4.83 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lumberton, 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
Lumberton offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 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 Lumberton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lumberton 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.