Children at daycare

Best Before or After School Daycare in Oakhurst, NJ

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Oakhurst. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oakhurst, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
52
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Oakhurst has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 52 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 07755 zip code, averaging 4.6 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oakhurst

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
    Congregation Torat El - Jersey Shore Jewish Center
    4.53 score
    4.8(10)

    301 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents praise the welcoming, warm family atmosphere and describe the facility as a peaceful, modern building. Rabbi Aaron is consistently highlighted as inspirational, relatable, and going above and beyond for the community. The center offers various activities and maintains a positive, inclusive environment with friendly staff.

    Welcoming and warm atmosphereinspirational leadershiprelatable Rabbifriendly staff
  2. 2
    Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    65 Monmouth Rd, Oakhurst, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    Ivy Hedge Early Childhood Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and notable developmental progress in children across multiple areas including language, potty training, and social skills. Parents frequently contrast their positive experiences at Ivy Hedge with negative experiences at other facilities, highlighting the staff's compassion and genuine care for both children and families.

    Safe environmentattentive and compassionate staffstrong developmental progress (languagepotty training
  3. 3
    Growing Kids Academy
    3.7 score
    3.6(16)

    1610 Route 35, Suite 12b, Oakhurst, NJ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Growing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who have used the center for extended periods. Parents emphasize the caring, attentive staff, strong parent communication about daily activities and incidents, and their children's happiness and development at the facility.

    Caring and loving teachersattentive supervisiondetailed daily communication with parentssafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Oakhurst

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
5 daycares · 4 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oakhurst zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
077556
4.6
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oakhurst (30–153 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Oakhurst

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Oakhurst, New Jersey

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Oakhurst, New Jersey, making up 17% of the 6 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 Oakhurst have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 52 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst

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Project Extend Otes (Ocean Twp. Elementary School)
Before or After School Daycare
Address
Dow Ave, Oakhurst, NJ
Phone
(732) 531-5690

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Oakhurst, New Jersey, out of 6 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 Oakhurst have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oakhurst, 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
Oakhurst offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 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 Oakhurst for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oakhurst 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.