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Best Before or After School Daycare in Freehold, NJ

Compare 7 before or after school daycare in Freehold. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Freehold, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
159
Top rated (4.5+)
5

Freehold has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 159 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 71% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07728 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 22 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Freehold

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
    Gold Star Kids Academy
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    18 And 42 Thoreau Drive, Freehold, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Gold Star Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, involved staff and owner Jaime who creates a nurturing, family-friendly environment. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental support, and special events that engage families. Children show significant growth and emotional attachment to their teachers.

    Warm and caring staffinvolved owner who is present in classroomsexcellent communication with parents about child's activities and progressfamily-friendly events and holiday celebrations
  2. 2
    Freehold Montessori Preschool
    4.76 score
    5(16)

    781-783 Elton Adelphia Road, Freehold, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Freehold Montessori Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Montessori approach, strong leadership from director Yogi, and caring staff. Parents report significant academic, social, and emotional growth in their children, and describe the school as a welcoming community that feels like family. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, safety protocols, and purposeful curriculum focused on life skills and independence.

    Montessori curriculumacademic advancementemotional and social developmentcaring and attentive staff
  3. 3
    Hope Christian School
    4.42 score
    4.6(12)

    211 Elton-Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 73 children

    HOPE Christian School's early childhood education program receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teachers and staff who provide quality education with a family-like atmosphere, combined with a welcoming faith-based community environment.

    Outstanding teachers and staffhigh-quality curriculumstructured yet family-oriented approachcaring and attentive to children
  4. 4
    Future Years Child Care
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    470 E Freehold Rd, Freehold, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 110 children

    Parents praise the Freehold YMCA's preschool and summer camp programs, consistently highlighting the caring and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and comprehensive activities. Children reportedly thrive emotionally and academically, with staff building strong relationships and providing excellent communication with parents. The facility offers diverse amenities including multiple pools, sports courts, and well-organized programming.

    Kind and supportive staffclean facilitiesstaff know children by nameswimming lessons and activities daily

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Freehold

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 159 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Safe environment
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Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.86avg rating
13 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.3avg rating
7 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Freehold zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0772822
4.7
5

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Freehold (24–180 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

8

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Freehold based on parent reviews

Hope Christian School

4.6(12)

211 Elton-Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ

HOPE Christian School's early childhood education program receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teachers and staff who provide quality education with a family-like atmosphere, combined with a welcoming faith-based community environment.

Outstanding teachers and staffhigh-quality curriculumstructured yet family-oriented approach

Briar Hill School

4(3)

148 Dutch Lane, Freehold, NJ

Parents highlight the welcoming staff and effective preparation for kindergarten, though one family reports a rigid enrollment policy that resulted in unexpected fees and a negative experience. While some appreciate the fun atmosphere and helpful team, others feel the program prioritizes financial transactions over child-centric flexibility and loyalty.

welcoming stafffun atmosphereeffective kindergarten preparation

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Daycare types in Freehold

Child Daycare & Preschools 13Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 7

Before or After School Daycare in Freehold, New Jersey

There are 7 before or after school daycare in Freehold, New Jersey, making up 32% of the 22 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 Freehold have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 71% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.86 stars. Our analysis covers 159 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Freehold, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Freehold

Showing 7 results

Hope Christian School
Before or After School Daycare
4.6

HOPE Christian School's early childhood education program receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight exceptional teachers and staff who provide quality education with a family-like atmosphere, combined with a welcoming faith-based community environment.

Outstanding teachers and staffhigh-quality curriculumstructured yet family-oriented approach
Address
211 Elton-Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-7545
Briar Hill School
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents highlight the welcoming staff and effective preparation for kindergarten, though one family reports a rigid enrollment policy that resulted in unexpected fees and a negative experience. While some appreciate the fun atmosphere and helpful team, others feel the program prioritizes financial transactions over child-centric flexibility and loyalty.

welcoming stafffun atmosphereeffective kindergarten preparation
Address
148 Dutch Lane, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 431-1629
Ymca Of Western Monmouth Co. Catena School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
275 Burlington Rd, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-0464
Ymca Of Western Monmouth Co. Errickson
Before or After School Daycare
Address
271 Elton-Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-0464
Ymca Of Western Monmouth Co. West Freehold
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Castronova Way, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-0464
Ymca Of Western Monmouth Co. Applegate
Before or After School Daycare
Address
47 Jeanne Brennan Drive, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-0464
Ymca Of Western Monmouth Co. Laura Donovan School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
237 Stonehurst Blvd, Freehold, NJ
Phone
(732) 462-0464

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in Freehold, New Jersey, out of 22 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 Freehold have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 71% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Freehold, 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
Freehold offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 13 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 Freehold for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Freehold 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.