26 Child Daycare & Preschools in Toms River, New Jersey
Browse all 26 child daycare & preschools in Toms River, New Jersey. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Toms River
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.
- 1Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten4.8 score5(20)
1404 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children
Toms River Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and individualized approach to learning. Parents highlight strong academic curricula, safety precautions, reasonable costs, and the school's non-profit cooperative structure that demonstrates genuine staff commitment.
Caring and professional staffwelcoming atmosphereindividualized learning approachescertified teachers - 2The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center4.65 score4.9(13)
1571 Partridge Street, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center in Toms River, New Jersey receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional leadership of Director Valerie. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with strong emphasis on personalized care, parent involvement, and a supportive community.
Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership from Director Valchildren eage - 3Smart Start Academy For Kids INC.4.32 score4.5(9)
1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, child engagement, and growth, with parents reporting children are happy and well-cared for. However, two negative reviews raised serious concerns about security breaches, lack of supervision, and inadequate staff response to behavioral incidents.
Staff friendliness and kindnesschild enthusiasm and engagementexcellent communication with parentscreative activities and themes - 4Westminster Nursery School4.3 score4.4(15)
1070 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Westminster Nursery School receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, individualized attention, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for learning and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents report strong emotional bonds between children and teachers, with many families choosing the school across multiple children.
Caring and patient teachersindividualized child attentionplay-based learning approachstrong academic preparation for kindergarten - 5Ocean Gymnastics Academy - Oceans Of Fun Nursery School4.3 score4.6(5)
1200 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Ocean Gymnastics Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers, staff, welcoming environment, and value for pricing. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inadequate accommodation for a child with special needs (Down Syndrome, hearing loss, and feeding tube), resulting in the child being asked to leave after 10 minutes.
Excellent teachers and staffgood preparation for kindergartenwelcoming and accommodating owne - 6Ocean Kids Academy4.22 score4.3(15)
1172 Church Road, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Ocean Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, strong child development, and safe, welcoming environment that helps children feel comfortable and secure.
caring and attentive staffexcellent communication with parentschild growth and developmentwelcoming environment - 7Kids Growing Early Learning Center4.22 score4.3(14)
399 Dover Road, Suite 6, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 55 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Growing Early Learning Center for its caring, friendly staff and clean, welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate developmental progress in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Communication between staff and parents is highlighted as a strong point.
Caring and friendly staffclean facilitystrong parent-child communicationchildren eager to attend - 8Mulberry Bush Preschool4.16 score4.2(20)
1088 W. Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children
The reviews provided do not pertain to Mulberry Bush Preschool in Toms River. Instead, they are reviews for various YMCA locations discussing their gym facilities, swim lessons, summer camp programs, and fitness classes. No actual parent reviews for the daycare center were submitted.
Friendly and helpful staffwell-maintained facilitiesswimming lessonssummer camp programs - 9Cherry Lane Child Care & Learning Center4 score4(11)
806-808 Main Street, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 155 children
Cherry Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development support. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant care safety, including a reported burn incident, feeding inconsistencies, and alleged retaliation after complaints were made.
Caring and attentive staffwarm nurturing environmentchild development and learning focusaccessibility of ow - 10Sung Star Academy4 score4(10)
182 James Street, Toms River, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 174 children
Sung Star Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, child development, and convenient amenities like karate classes and flexible pickup hours. However, two recent negative reviews cite concerns about staff turnover, billing disputes after withdrawal, and inadequate child supervision including an unreported bite incident.
Caring and nurturing staffchild development and growthflexible drop-off/pickup without extr
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Toms River based on parent reviews
Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten
1404 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ
Toms River Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and individualized approach to learning. Parents highlight strong academic curricula, safety precautions, reasonable costs, and the school's non-profit cooperative structure that demonstrates genuine staff commitment.
The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center
1571 Partridge Street, Toms River, NJ
The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center in Toms River, New Jersey receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional leadership of Director Valerie. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with strong emphasis on personalized care, parent involvement, and a supportive community.
Smart Start Academy For Kids INC.
1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ
Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, child engagement, and growth, with parents reporting children are happy and well-cared for. However, two negative reviews raised serious concerns about security breaches, lack of supervision, and inadequate staff response to behavioral incidents.
Westminster Nursery School
1070 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ
Westminster Nursery School receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, individualized attention, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for learning and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents report strong emotional bonds between children and teachers, with many families choosing the school across multiple children.
Ocean Gymnastics Academy - Oceans Of Fun Nursery School
1200 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ
Ocean Gymnastics Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers, staff, welcoming environment, and value for pricing. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inadequate accommodation for a child with special needs (Down Syndrome, hearing loss, and feeding tube), resulting in the child being asked to leave after 10 minutes.
Ocean Kids Academy
1172 Church Road, Toms River, NJ
Ocean Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, strong child development, and safe, welcoming environment that helps children feel comfortable and secure.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Toms River, New Jersey
There are 26 child daycare & preschools in Toms River, New Jersey, making up 70% of the 37 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 Toms River, 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 Toms River
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- Address
- 932 Fischer Blvd, Unit 4, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 270-2722
Toms River Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring staff, welcoming community atmosphere, and individualized approach to learning. Parents highlight strong academic curricula, safety precautions, reasonable costs, and the school's non-profit cooperative structure that demonstrates genuine staff commitment.
- Address
- 1404 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 349-4939
- Address
- 129 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 286-9388
- Address
- 1182 Fischer Blvd Suite, #4, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 288-1990
The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center in Toms River, New Jersey receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and exceptional leadership of Director Valerie. Parents consistently report their children thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with strong emphasis on personalized care, parent involvement, and a supportive community.
- Address
- 1571 Partridge Street, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 929-2500
- Address
- 864 Route 37 W, Ste 16, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 341-3177
Ocean Gymnastics Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers, staff, welcoming environment, and value for pricing. However, one parent reported a serious incident involving inadequate accommodation for a child with special needs (Down Syndrome, hearing loss, and feeding tube), resulting in the child being asked to leave after 10 minutes.
- Address
- 1200 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 270-4500
Smart Start Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, child engagement, and growth, with parents reporting children are happy and well-cared for. However, two negative reviews raised serious concerns about security breaches, lack of supervision, and inadequate staff response to behavioral incidents.
- Address
- 1580 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 505-6300
Westminster Nursery School receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, professional staff, individualized attention, and play-based curriculum. Children consistently show enthusiasm for learning and are well-prepared for kindergarten. Parents report strong emotional bonds between children and teachers, with many families choosing the school across multiple children.
- Address
- 1070 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 349-0535
Ocean Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and communicative staff, strong child development, and safe, welcoming environment that helps children feel comfortable and secure.
- Address
- 1172 Church Road, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 244-7070
Parents consistently praise Kids Growing Early Learning Center for its caring, friendly staff and clean, welcoming environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate developmental progress in speech, social skills, and cognitive abilities. Communication between staff and parents is highlighted as a strong point.
- Address
- 399 Dover Road, Suite 6, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 608-0825
The reviews provided do not pertain to Mulberry Bush Preschool in Toms River. Instead, they are reviews for various YMCA locations discussing their gym facilities, swim lessons, summer camp programs, and fitness classes. No actual parent reviews for the daycare center were submitted.
- Address
- 1088 W. Whitty Road, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 341-9622
Cherry Lane receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, nurturing environment, and child development support. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about infant care safety, including a reported burn incident, feeding inconsistencies, and alleged retaliation after complaints were made.
- Address
- 806-808 Main Street, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 349-7070
Sung Star Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, child development, and convenient amenities like karate classes and flexible pickup hours. However, two recent negative reviews cite concerns about staff turnover, billing disputes after withdrawal, and inadequate child supervision including an unreported bite incident.
- Address
- 182 James Street, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 341-7500
Hilltop Nursery School receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise its cleanliness, organization, fair pricing, and nurturing staff. The facility has maintained a strong reputation over 40+ years as a family-owned business. Multiple parents express deep satisfaction with their children's experiences and would recommend the school.
- Address
- 1917 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 657-6676
- Address
- 2 Vans Way, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 608-9822
- Address
- 3001 Yorktowne Blvd, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 255-1211
- Address
- Ocean County College 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 244-5333
- Address
- 2119 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 886-0668
Parents consistently praise The Learning Experience Toms River for its clean, welcoming environment and highly experienced, caring staff who genuinely invest in each child's development. Multiple reviewers highlight quick adjustments, noticeable academic and social progress, and accommodations for children with special needs. Children are reported to be happy and engaged, with parents feeling confident in their child's safety and care.
- Address
- 90 Bey Lea Road, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 349-6840
- Address
- 1001 Fischer Blvd, Unit 9, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (848) 226-6153
- Address
- 1212 Route 166, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 736-9700
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Toms River for its caring staff, clean facility, and strong leadership under owner Alisa. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in enriching activities, and treated as individuals rather than just enrollees. Multiple parents highlight the personal attention their children receive and the welcoming family-like environment.
- Address
- 255 Route Route 70, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 363-5530
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Toms River for its nurturing environment, small class sizes, and high-quality curriculum. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate the safety measures, cleanliness, staff expertise, and strong communication through their app. The facility is well-maintained with modern technology, and owners are actively involved and accessible.
- Address
- 36 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 240-2121
This Salvation Army facility in Toms River is praised for its community support services rather than traditional daycare. Parents consistently highlight the organization's compassionate staff, emergency assistance programs, and year-round services including food assistance, holiday toy drives, and clothing support.
- Address
- 1738 Route 37 E, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 270-8393
KinderCare Learning Center #914 in Toms River receives perfect 5-star ratings across all parent reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring, professional staff, strong developmental programs, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere. Many families have used the center for multiple years and multiple children, indicating high satisfaction and trust.
- Address
- 915 Hazelwood Rd, Toms River, NJ
- Phone
- (732) 929-3010
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