Best Daycares in Lakewood, NJ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 27 daycares and childcare centers in Lakewood based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Lakewood

  1. #1 — Advantage Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Advantage Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.advantagelc.net.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Brownstone Day School Score: 27/100

    Brownstone Day School is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.brownstonedayschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Lakewood Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Lakewood Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thomaslearningcenters.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Lakewood Little Minds Preschool Score: 27/100

    Lakewood Little Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lakewoodlittlemindspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Precious Angels Preschool Score: 27/100

    Precious Angels Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.preciousangelspreschoollakewood.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Jacob Academy Score: 26/100

    Day Care in Lakewood, Colorado

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Colorado Kids Academy Score: 26/100

    Colorado Kids Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://cokidsacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Green Mountain Busy Bees Score: 25/100

    Green Mountain Busy Bees is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, mountain. Website: http://www.greenmountainbusybees.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Mountain. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Little Buckeye Learning Center Score: 25/100

    Little Buckeye Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://littlebuckeyelearningcenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Haynes Nursery School Score: 24/100

    Haynes Nursery School is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://haynespreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Angels Academy Childcare Center LLC Score: 24/100

    Angels Academy Childcare Center LLC is a childcare center in Lakewood, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://angelesacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Little People Destined For Greatness Childcare LLC Score: 23/100

    Little People Destined For Greatness Childcare LLC is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.destinedforgreatness.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Alphabet Preschool & Daycare Score: 22/100

    Alphabet Preschool & Daycare is a childcare center in Lakewood, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.alphabet-preschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Educare Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 22/100

    Educare Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.educarepreschoolsoflakewood.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Educare Preschool Score: 21/100

    Educare Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://httpeducareschools.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Purest Academy for Kids Score: 21/100

    Purest Academy for Kids is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.purestacademyforkids.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Arc en Ciel Preschool Score: 20/100

    Arc en Ciel Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.aecpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center Score: 20/100

    Full Steam Ahead Early Childhood Education Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://fullsteamaheadece.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Grace Preschool Score: 20/100

    Grace Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, religious school, school. Website: http://grace-preschool.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, School. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Green Mountain Village Preschool Score: 20/100

    Green Mountain Village Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.gmvpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  21. #21 — La Petite Academy Score: 20/100

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Mariposa Preschool Score: 20/100

    Mariposa Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mariposapreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center Score: 20/100

    Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, community center. Website: http://milehicec.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community center. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Crayon Academy Score: 17/100

    Crayon Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.crayonacademy.net.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Buckley Family WeeCare Score: 16/100

    Buckley Family WeeCare is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://weecare.co/daycare/buckley-family?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=bing-listing.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Lasley Head Start Score: 16/100

    Lasley Head Start is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Above and Beyond Early Learning Academy Score: 13/100

    Above and Beyond Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Lakewood?
Advantage Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lakewood based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Lakewood?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Lakewood?
Childcare costs in Lakewood vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.