Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Toms River KinderCare
About the School
- Our staff at Kindercare have lots of "History".
- Our Teachers have been with us from three to 28 years.
- We have a very caring and dedicated staff.
- We strive to make our services and communication with you exceptional.
- Our teachers are eager to understand your needs and to serve your child as a unique member of our KinderCare family!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Motto
Building confidence for life through education.
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare Learning Center in Toms River. We are proud to offer one of the BEST Early Educational Programs in the Country. From Infants to Kindergarten and our After School Programs too, we believe a whole child is a happy child!!!
- Your child's safety is important to us. Keeping your child safe and secure is our first priority. In addition to the built in security features at our center. We strictly follow established procedures for your child's arrival and departure. All children must be signed in and out on our paper based roster and other attendance procedures must be followed as well. Our fenced in separate playground add extra security for your child's enjoyment.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Naccrra NJ Cares for Kids Work First NJ Center Capacity: 99
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Toms River KinderCare?
The application deadline for Toms River KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Toms River KinderCare is Ocean County Christian Academy (3.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sung Star Academy & Learning Center (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Cross Lutheran Church Child Care (2.4 miles away)
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Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 3.4 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: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 3.6 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: 3.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1300 New Hampshire Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 415-8578
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
1380 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-5005
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 520 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
711 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-2355
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
160 Atlantic City Blvd
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-2260
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: K-3 | 91 students
All-boys (Jewish)
212 Cathy Ln
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6824
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
1500 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3112
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
182 James St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 341-7500
Distance: 3.4 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: PK-K | 117 students
Daycare / Preschool
1404 Old Freehold Rd
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-4939
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
806 Main St 808
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-7070
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