Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care
About the School
- Holy Cross emphasizes the importance of a child developing an identity that he or she is loved and accepted as a unique individual.
- Our staff and students represent a diversity of faiths and are respected for their religious origin.
- A Christian perspective is taught on the universal principles of the importance of having an active prayer life, a loving home and family and healthy relationships with each other.
- Preparation for class work in elementary school and the development of physical skills are part of a well planned curriculum centered on the ideas and ideals of Christianity, rather than dogma.
- Each child's needs will be assessed and treated in accordance with growth and development patterns.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care's ranking?
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care?
The application deadline for Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care is Ocean County Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Toms River Nursery School & Kindergarten (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
711 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8801
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
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140 Lehigh Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-3 | 91 students
All-boys (Jewish)
212 Cathy Ln
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 520 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 198 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool
36 Bey Lea Road
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-2121
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
1172 Church Rd
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 244-7070
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
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(609) 597-9481
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(609) 597-9481
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