Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Ocean Early Childhood Center
About the School
- The Ocean Early Childhood Center is a privately owned, non-sectarian, non-denominational school.
- We offer a certified and experienced staff dedicated to providing a sound educational program.
- Readiness skills are incorporated into a well-balanced curriculum with particular emphasis place on the intellectual, emotional, social and physical development.
- Activities include but are not limited to pre-reading, science, math, art, physical fitness, music and history.
- Field trips and visits from community resource people are part of our varied program along with special events and parent conferences.
- Ocean Early Childhood Center hopes to open the doors that will enhance and direct children to a broader foundation of education.
- We seek to establish the skills needed for the achievement of all goals and to face all learning situations with interest and enthusiasm.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ocean Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Ocean Early Childhood Center is often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Early Childhood Center At Omc by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Ocean Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Ocean Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Ocean Early Childhood Center vs. Meridian Early Childhood Center At Omc
The nearest high school to Ocean Early Childhood Center is Shalva High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Meridian Early Childhood Center At Omc (0.4 miles away)
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Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
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980 Route 70
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 206-8090
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Christian
135 Salmon Street
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 477-5335
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students
Catholic
250 Old Squan Rd Ste 1
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 840-1412
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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582 Plaza Ter
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-7677
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K | 122 students
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65 Drum Point Road
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-0229
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
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555 Joe Parker Rd.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 994-4462
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
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155 Oberlin Ave N
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0329
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
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1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students
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Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 534-4564
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students
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Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 367-5003
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
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135 Salmon Street
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 477-5335
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students
Catholic
250 Old Squan Rd Ste 1
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 840-1412
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 78 students
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13 California Dr
Jackson, NJ 08527
(848) 240-5316
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
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1500 Pine St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 481-1602
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-2 | 63 students
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1990 Swarthmore Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 886-1000
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
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980 Route 70
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 206-8090
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Christian
135 Salmon Street
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 477-5335
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 571 students
Catholic
250 Old Squan Rd Ste 1
Brick, NJ 08724
(732) 840-1412
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
582 Plaza Ter
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-7677
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-K | 122 students
Daycare / Preschool
65 Drum Point Road
Brick, NJ 08723
(732) 920-0229
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Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%10
423 Wells Mills Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
Waretown, NJ 08758
(732) 286-5660
9308.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Wells Mill Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
9309.3 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Waretown Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
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3/
Bottom 50%10
64 Railroad Avenue
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
9309.3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Manchester Blvd
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
Manchester Township, NJ 08759
(732) 350-4994
9310.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Forked River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2080
9310.4 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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