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Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school

350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$326

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About

About Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school

Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school is a licensed child care center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 6 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, September through June”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 6 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Somerset Hills Lutheran Church (ministry))
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Assistance it acceptsPreschool Advantage
DiscountsReduced rates for community area teachers
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Somerset County has a median price of $326 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Somerset County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$326
Home daycare$207

Toddler

Center$319
Home daycare$209

Preschool

Center$319
Home daycare$195

School age

Center$152
Home daycare$177

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#18GEN0001
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school

Is Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 766-1430 to ask.

What is Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school's phone number?

(908) 766-1430.

Where is Gentle Shepherd Christian Pre-school?

350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Experience, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).