
Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Point Pleasant. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Point Pleasant has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 08742 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
1001 River Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Point Pleasant Recreation Center receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its organization, cleanliness, and trained staff. Parents highlight the facility's various activities including gymnasium classes, tennis courts, and family programs at reasonable prices. Children reportedly enjoy attending regularly.
728 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 95 children
Tender Years Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents who report happy, engaged children and a strong educational foundation. Parents highlight the experienced, caring staff with low turnover, accessible management, and a clean, safe environment. Children are described as eager to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.
Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Point Pleasant
Average ratings by facility type in Point Pleasant, based on parent reviews
Point Pleasant zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08742 | 8 | 4.7 | 6 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Point Pleasant (30–95 children)
Small
up to 30 children
1
Medium
31–75 children
5
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Highest rated daycares in Point Pleasant based on parent reviews
1001 River Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ
Point Pleasant Recreation Center receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its organization, cleanliness, and trained staff. Parents highlight the facility's various activities including gymnasium classes, tennis courts, and family programs at reasonable prices. Children reportedly enjoy attending regularly.
707 Ocean Road Route 88, Point Pleasant, NJ
Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive care at this small, local center, noting that children feel safe and happy rather than stressed. Reviewers appreciate the smaller class sizes and direct attention from staff, contrasting it favorably with larger chain facilities. However, one parent cites a negative experience at a different, large chain daycare, citing overcrowding, understaffing, and high child distress.
1521 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, NJ
One parent highlights long-term satisfaction, noting their child's development and the friendly staff over several years, while another describes the facility as bright, clean, and welcoming with a personal touch from leadership. Both reviewers express high recommendations for the center.
643-645 Ocean Road, Point Pleasant, NJ
One parent describes the school as highly organized with excellent teachers, while another reports severe negative outcomes including developmental regression, neglect of basic needs like lunch and bathroom assistance, and a concerning ownership dynamic. The contrasting experiences highlight a divide between perceived quality and serious operational failures.
1105 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ
818 Beaver Dam Rd, Point Pleasant, NJ
There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, making up 88% of the 8 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 Point Pleasant have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Point Pleasant, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent highlights long-term satisfaction, noting their child's development and the friendly staff over several years, while another describes the facility as bright, clean, and welcoming with a personal touch from leadership. Both reviewers express high recommendations for the center.
Parents highlight the warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive care at this small, local center, noting that children feel safe and happy rather than stressed. Reviewers appreciate the smaller class sizes and direct attention from staff, contrasting it favorably with larger chain facilities. However, one parent cites a negative experience at a different, large chain daycare, citing overcrowding, understaffing, and high child distress.
Point Pleasant Recreation Center receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise its organization, cleanliness, and trained staff. Parents highlight the facility's various activities including gymnasium classes, tennis courts, and family programs at reasonable prices. Children reportedly enjoy attending regularly.
One parent describes the school as highly organized with excellent teachers, while another reports severe negative outcomes including developmental regression, neglect of basic needs like lunch and bathroom assistance, and a concerning ownership dynamic. The contrasting experiences highlight a divide between perceived quality and serious operational failures.
Tender Years Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents who report happy, engaged children and a strong educational foundation. Parents highlight the experienced, caring staff with low turnover, accessible management, and a clean, safe environment. Children are described as eager to attend and well-prepared for kindergarten.
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