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Best Before or After School Daycare in Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Compare 2 before or after school daycare in Lake Hopatcong. Average rating: 4.33/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.33/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Lake Hopatcong has 2 licensed before or after school daycare with 40 parent reviews averaging 4.33/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Hopatcong

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
    Jefferson Child Care & Education Center - E.T. Briggs Before & After Sch
    4.06 score
    4.1(9)

    1 Jefferson Drive, Lake Hopatcong, NJ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    Jefferson Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, spacious outdoor areas, and educational activities, reporting their children are happy and thriving. However, serious concerns have been raised about inadequate supervision, safety issues, inappropriate handling of children with special needs, and sanitation problems.

    Friendly and caring staffsafe and clean facilitiesspacious outdoor play areas with separate yards for age groupsoutdoor equipment including bikes
  2. 2
    Little Learner Academy- Jefferson
    3.93 score
    3.9(11)

    21 Bowling Green Parkway, Lake Hopatcong, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

    Little Learner Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong academic preparation, and family-like atmosphere that makes children happy and eager to attend.

    caring and attentive staffstrong academic growth in reading/writing/mathclean facility with large fenced playgroundgood student-teacher ratios

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Lake Hopatcong

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

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 40 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Age-appropriate curriculum
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Lake Hopatcong, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.45avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

4.1avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Lake Hopatcong zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
078495
4.33
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Lake Hopatcong (37–94 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lake Hopatcong based on parent reviews

Jefferson Child Care & Education Center - E.T. Briggs Before & After Sch

4.1(9)

1 Jefferson Drive, Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Jefferson Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, spacious outdoor areas, and educational activities, reporting their children are happy and thriving. However, serious concerns have been raised about inadequate supervision, safety issues, inappropriate handling of children with special needs, and sanitation problems.

Friendly and caring staffsafe and clean facilitiesspacious outdoor play areas with separate yards for age groups

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Daycare types in Lake Hopatcong

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 2

Before or After School Daycare in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

There are 2 before or after school daycare in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, making up 40% 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 Lake Hopatcong have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.45 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Lake Hopatcong, 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 Lake Hopatcong

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Jefferson Child Care & Education Center - E.T. Briggs Before & After Sch
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Jefferson Child Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, clean facilities, spacious outdoor areas, and educational activities, reporting their children are happy and thriving. However, serious concerns have been raised about inadequate supervision, safety issues, inappropriate handling of children with special needs, and sanitation problems.

Friendly and caring staffsafe and clean facilitiesspacious outdoor play areas with separate yards for age groups
Address
1 Jefferson Drive, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Phone
(973) 663-3822
Jefferson Child Care & Education Center - Arthur Stanlick School
Before or After School Daycare

Jefferson Child Care & Education Center receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the staff, facilities, outdoor spaces, and curriculum, but three parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, safety issues, inappropriate handling of special needs children, and sanitation problems.

welcoming and caring staffsafe and clean facilityspacious outdoor play areas with equipment
Address
East Shawnee Trail, Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Phone
(973) 663-2704

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 before or after school daycares in Lake Hopatcong, 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 Lake Hopatcong have an average Google rating of 4.33 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Hopatcong, 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
Lake Hopatcong offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Lake Hopatcong for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lake Hopatcong 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.