The Children's Castle in West Milford, NJ, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 44 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a large suburban community.
The school employs one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 44:1.
The Children's Castle offers educational services exclusively for pre–kindergarten and kindergarten students.
As a suburban early learning program, the school provides foundational early childhood education in a small enrollment setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Children's Castle?
The application deadline for The Children's Castle is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Children's Castle is Cedarwood Christian School (9.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Quality Time Inc (7.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Queen Of Peace: Early Childhood Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Queen Of Peace: Early Childhood Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1905 Union Valley Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 506-7533
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 506-7533
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kradle 2 Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1131 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 728-8100
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 728-8100
3.6 miles
Gr: K | 69 students
Papillon Montessori School
Montessori School
1 Carletondale Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7000
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 962-7000
6.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
St. St.ephen St.. Edward School
(Catholic)
75 Sanfordville Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cedarwood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
5 Wisner Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
9.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
9.5 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1395 State Rt 23 Ste 5
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-4050
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-4050
10 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 15 students
226 Wanaque Ave
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 697-4191
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
(973) 697-4191
10.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
117 Franklin Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
Oakland, NJ 07436
(201) 405-0888
10.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 80 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. St.ephen St.. Edward School
(Catholic)
75 Sanfordville Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
58 Sand Hill Rd
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 823-0804
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 823-0804
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 92 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedarwood Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
5 Wisner Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 754-1229
9.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Mountain Farm Rd
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
Tuxedo Park, NY 10987
(845) 351-4737
9.5 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 127 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Queen Of Peace: Early Childhood Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1905 Union Valley Rd
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 506-7533
Hewitt, NJ 07421
(973) 506-7533
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Kradle 2 Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1131 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 728-8100
Ringwood, NJ 07456
(973) 728-8100
3.6 miles
Gr: K | 69 students
St. St.ephen St.. Edward School
(Catholic)
75 Sanfordville Rd
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
Warwick, NY 10990
(845) 986-3533
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
58 Sand Hill Rd
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 823-0804
Vernon, NJ 07462
(973) 823-0804
8.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 92 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
10 Maple Lake Rd
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-2122
Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-2122
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 23 students Extracurrculars: 5
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Mount Olive High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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18 Corey Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
(973) 927-2208
Flanders, NJ 07836
(973) 927-2208
9396.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Corn Hollow Road
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-8955
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-8955
9396.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Netcong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 College Road
Netcong, NJ 07857
(973) 347-0020
Netcong, NJ 07857
(973) 347-0020
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Athletic Training And Physical Therapy
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Bryant Drive
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 627-4600
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 627-4600
9397.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Lincoln/roosevelt School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
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(973) 584-4331
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-4331
9397.1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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