The Lincroft Center For Children is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten students in the suburban community of Lincroft, NJ.
Founded in 1984, the school enrolls 94 students with an average class size of 10 and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The program operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 94:1.
Annual tuition for the Lincroft Center For Children is $12,000, reflecting the cost of its early childhood day care services.
This coeducational center is located in a large suburban neighborhood in Lincroft and offers programs focused on early learning through kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Lincroft Center For Children cost?
The Lincroft Center For Children's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Lincroft Center For Children?
The application deadline for The Lincroft Center For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Lincroft Center For Children is Christian Brothers Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is A Child S Place School (0.3 miles away)
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A Child S Place School ![A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!]( "A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!")
Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Tuition listed
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
765 Newman Springs Rd, Parking Lot 4
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
850 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-1959
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
765 Newman Springs Rd, Parking Lot 4
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
62 Hance Ave
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 747-8746
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 747-8746
2.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
112 Broad Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1774
Red Bank, NJ 07701
(732) 747-1774
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 915 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
St. John Vianney Regional High School
(Catholic)
540A Line Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 739-0800
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 739-0800
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
A Child S Place School ![A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!]( "A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!")
Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Tuition listed
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
765 Newman Springs Rd, Parking Lot 4
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
62 Hance Ave
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 747-8746
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 747-8746
2.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
A Child S Place School ![A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!]( "A Child S Place School Photo - Outside time, rain or shine!")
Alternative School
1409 W Front St
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 747-0141
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Tuition listed
347 Middletown Lincroft Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 530-1343
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
765 Newman Springs Rd, Parking Lot 4
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
Leonardo, NJ 07737
(732) 842-1660
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
(Catholic)
550 Newman Springs Rd
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-3133
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9
Holmdel Montessori School
Montessori School
101 Crawfords Corner Rd
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 298-6678
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 298-6678
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Manchester Regional Day School
Special Education School
890 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1500
9330.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Jackson Center
Vocational School
850 Toms River Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 286-5665
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 286-5665
9330.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Jackson Memorial High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Don Connor Boulevard
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4670
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4670
9331.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Switlik Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 West Veterans Highway
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4650
9331.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Elms Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
780 Patterson Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
Jackson, NJ 08527
(732) 833-4680
9331.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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