West Side Child Care Center in Hopatcong, NJ, offers co–ed early childhood education for preschool (PK) and kindergarten (K) students in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 52 students with a student–teacher ratio of 52:1, supported by one teacher.
This Methodist–affiliated early learning program reflects a student population with 11% students of color.
West Side Child Care Center serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten options in the Hopatcong area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 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
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: WHERE THE SPIRIT IS ALIVE
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West Side Child Care Center?
The application deadline for West Side Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Side Child Care Center is American Christian School North Campus (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Therese School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Beanstalk Academy (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Beanstalk Academy
Daycare / Preschool
153 Lakeside Blvd
Landing, NJ 07850
(973) 770-3939
Landing, NJ 07850
(973) 770-3939
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Mt. Arlington KinderCare![Mt. Arlington KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Mt. Arlington KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
181 Howard Blvd.
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 601-9440
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 601-9440
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Kiddie Academy Of Mt. Olive
Daycare / Preschool
101 Route 206
Flanders, NJ 07836
(973) 426-9311
Flanders, NJ 07836
(973) 426-9311
5.2 miles
Gr: K | 52 students
135 Main St
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-0812
Succasunna, NJ 07876
(973) 584-0812
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Abc Growing Tree
Daycare / Preschool
271 Us Highway 46
Mine Hill, NJ 07803
(973) 989-4141
Mine Hill, NJ 07803
(973) 989-4141
5.3 miles
Gr: NS | 18 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School Reviews
Endorse West Side Child Care Center. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Free Private Schools & Voucher Programs in 2025
Updated guide to free private schools and school voucher programs, 2025 policies, costs, equity issues, and how families access tuition support.
Social Emotional Learning 2025: Policy, Practice and Outcomes
Updated 2025 review of social emotional learning in schools, research outcomes, key trends, challenges and future paths for parents and educators.
Private School Admissions for Siblings: Costs and Timing
Learn how private school admissions for siblings affect costs, discounts, and timing strategies for families planning multiple enrollments.
