Centrastate Early Childhood Center in Freehold, NJ, offers co–ed early childhood education for preschool through kindergarten in a suburban setting.
The nonsectarian early learning program serves 42 students with a student–teacher ratio of 42:1.
The school has one teacher and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Located in the West Freehold neighborhood, the center provides early childhood care and education in a large suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John M. Cantalupo, Esq. - Immediate past Chair of CentraState’s board of trustees.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Centrastate Early Childhood Center?
Centrastate Early Childhood Center famous alumni include: John M. Cantalupo, Esq. - Immediate past Chair of CentraState’s board of trustees..
When is the application deadline for Centrastate Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Centrastate Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Centrastate Early Childhood Center located?
Centrastate Early Childhood Center is located in the West Freehold neighborhood of Freehold, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in West Freehold.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Centrastate Early Childhood Center is Collier School (8.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Rose Of Lima School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kiddie Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiddie Academy
Daycare / Preschool
89 Village Center Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
230 Schanck Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-2555
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-2555
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
51 Lincoln Pl
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Abc Spectrum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
78 Millhurst Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4747
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4747
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Collier School
Special Education School
160 Conover Rd
Wickatunk, NJ 07765
(732) 946-4771
Wickatunk, NJ 07765
(732) 946-4771
8.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Acceptance rate listed
Alpha School
Special Education School
2210 W County Line Rd
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 370-1150
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 370-1150
8.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 44 students
Jesus Harvest Time Academy ![Jesus Harvest Time Academy Photo - He hold us close to Him]( "Jesus Harvest Time Academy Photo - He hold us close to Him")
(Christian)
404 Freehold Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-9540
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-9540
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 19 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch
All-boys (Jewish)
45 Pawnee Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 664-7141
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 664-7141
9.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students
Bais Leah High School
All-girls (Jewish)
152 Lanes Mill Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-5324
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 886-5324
9.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
51 Lincoln Pl
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Pied Piper Preschool & Summer Camp
Daycare / Preschool
337 Iron Ore Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
3.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 71 students
22 School Rd East, PO Box 203
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 431-5525
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 431-5525
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16
350 Rike Dr
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Avg. class size: 13 students
HEROES Academy for the Gifted
Alternative School
3059 Englishtown Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
6.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiddie Academy
Daycare / Preschool
89 Village Center Dr
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 762-5981
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
230 Schanck Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-2555
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 431-2555
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
Freehold Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
781 Elton Adelphia Rd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 625-1998
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
51 Lincoln Pl
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Abc Spectrum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
78 Millhurst Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4747
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-4747
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9321.6 miles
Gr: K-2 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Samuel T. Busansky School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 Scrapetown Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9321.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Rd
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9322 miles
Gr: 6 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9322 miles
Gr: PK | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Helen A. Fort Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Fort Dix Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9322.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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