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Best Before or After School Daycare in Highlands, NJ

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Highlands. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Highlands, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
10
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Highlands offers 1 licensed before or after school daycare, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.7/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Highlands

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
    Sandy Hook Child Care Center
    4.47 score
    4.7(10)

    335 Pennington Ave, Bldg. T-335, Highlands, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    Sandy Hook Child Care Center is a nature-based preschool in a national park setting that receives universal praise from parents. The center emphasizes outdoor learning, small class sizes, and a family-like atmosphere with highly engaged and caring teachers. Parents consistently highlight the unique opportunity for children to develop an early love of nature and the outdoors.

    Nature-based curriculumextensive outdoor learning timesmall class sizesdedicated and caring teachers

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Highlands

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Highlands (15–17 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

0

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

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Daycare types in Highlands

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Highlands, New Jersey

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Highlands, New Jersey, making up 50% of the 2 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 Highlands have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.7 stars. Our analysis covers 10 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Highlands, 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 Highlands

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Highlands Y-Kids
Before or After School Daycare
Address
360 Navesink Avenue, Highlands, NJ
Phone
(732) 566-9266

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Highlands, New Jersey, out of 2 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 Highlands have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Highlands, 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
Highlands offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Highlands for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Highlands 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.