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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ocean City, NJ

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Ocean City. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ocean City, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
5
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Ocean City offers 3 licensed child daycare & preschools, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08226 zip code, averaging 5 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Ocean City

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ocean City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ocean City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
082265
5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ocean City (20–290 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ocean City based on parent reviews

Discovery World Preschool

5(1)

500 Bay Avenue South Tower, Suite 101, Ocean City, NJ

One parent describes Discovery World Preschool as an awesome school for both kids and parents, specifically highlighting the teachers and Miss Terry as the best. The feedback emphasizes the high quality of the staff involved in the program.

teachersMiss Terryawesome school for kids and parents

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Daycare types in Ocean City

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ocean City, New Jersey

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Ocean City, New Jersey, making up 60% 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 Ocean City have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 5 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ocean City, 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 Ocean City

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Discovery World Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Discovery World Preschool as an awesome school for both kids and parents, specifically highlighting the teachers and Miss Terry as the best. The feedback emphasizes the high quality of the staff involved in the program.

teachersMiss Terryawesome school for kids and parents
Address
500 Bay Avenue South Tower, Suite 101, Ocean City, NJ
Phone
(609) 398-2595
Ocislandkids
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1140 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ
Phone
(609) 399-1247
The Children'S Place Of Music And Learning INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
145-147 Haven Avenue, Ocean City, NJ
Phone
(609) 398-4225

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ocean City, 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 Ocean City have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ocean City, 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
Ocean City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church 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 Ocean City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ocean City 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.