Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oakhurst, NJ
Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Oakhurst. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Oakhurst, New Jersey at a glance
- Programs
- 5
- Avg rating
- 4.6/5
- Parent reviews
- 52
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 3
Oakhurst has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 52 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07755 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oakhurst
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.
- 1Congregation Torat El - Jersey Shore Jewish Center4.53 score4.8(10)
301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents praise the welcoming, warm family atmosphere and describe the facility as a peaceful, modern building. Rabbi Aaron is consistently highlighted as inspirational, relatable, and going above and beyond for the community. The center offers various activities and maintains a positive, inclusive environment with friendly staff.
Welcoming and warm atmosphereinspirational leadershiprelatable Rabbifriendly staff - 2Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center4.5 score5(5)
65 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and notable developmental progress in children across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. Parents frequently contrast their positive experiences at Ivy Hedge with negative experiences at other facilities, highlighting the staff's compassion and genuine care for both children and families.
Safe environmentattentive and compassionate staffstrong developmental progress (languagepotty training - 3Growing Kids Academy3.7 score3.6(16)
1610 Route 35, Suite 12b, Oakhurst, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, attentive staff, strong parent communication about daily activities and incidents, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
Caring and loving teachersattentive supervisiondetailed daily communication with parentssafe environment
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Oakhurst
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Oakhurst, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Oakhurst zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07755 | 6 | 4.6 | 3 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Oakhurst (30–153 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
2
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Oakhurst based on parent reviews
Congregation Torat El - Jersey Shore Jewish Center
301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ
Parents praise the welcoming, warm family atmosphere and describe the facility as a peaceful, modern building. Rabbi Aaron is consistently highlighted as inspirational, relatable, and going above and beyond for the community. The center offers various activities and maintains a positive, inclusive environment with friendly staff.
Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center
65 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ
Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and notable developmental progress in children across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. Parents frequently contrast their positive experiences at Ivy Hedge with negative experiences at other facilities, highlighting the staff's compassion and genuine care for both children and families.
Wesley Nursery School
103 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ
One parent describes the facility as a nice and peaceful place where their child appears happy. The single review highlights a positive experience without noting any drawbacks.
Growing Kids Academy
1610 Route 35, Suite 12b, Oakhurst, NJ
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, attentive staff, strong parent communication about daily activities and incidents, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
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Daycare types in Oakhurst
Child Daycare & Preschools in Oakhurst, New Jersey
There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Oakhurst, New Jersey, making up 83% of the 6 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 Oakhurst have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst
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Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and notable developmental progress in children across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. Parents frequently contrast their positive experiences at Ivy Hedge with negative experiences at other facilities, highlighting the staff's compassion and genuine care for both children and families.
- Address
- 65 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 483-0088
One parent describes the facility as a nice and peaceful place where their child appears happy. The single review highlights a positive experience without noting any drawbacks.
- Address
- 103 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 531-2140
Parents praise the welcoming, warm family atmosphere and describe the facility as a peaceful, modern building. Rabbi Aaron is consistently highlighted as inspirational, relatable, and going above and beyond for the community. The center offers various activities and maintains a positive, inclusive environment with friendly staff.
- Address
- 301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 531-4410
Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, attentive staff, strong parent communication about daily activities and incidents, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.
- Address
- 1610 Route 35, Suite 12b, Oakhurst, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 325-8095
Parents consistently praise Children of America - East Brunswick for its dedicated, caring staff who treat children with genuine attention and affection. Children show significant developmental progress in language, writing, and social skills while enjoying a welcoming, inclusive environment. The center is noted for strong communication between teachers and parents.
- Address
- 1621 State Route 35, Oakhurst, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 531-9950
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