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Little Shepherds Early Learning Center

390 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 078824.9· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$212

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About Little Shepherds Early Learning Center

Little Shepherds Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Washington, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists monthly tuition from $212 to $1,122.

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through Preschool age students
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday 7:00am-6:00pm (all hours subject to change)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through Preschool age students
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian, Christ-centered)
DiscountsReduced summer camp weekly rates for 2nd and 3rd child
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Shepherds Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $212 to $1,122. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Warren County has a median price of $286 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, Full Day 7:00am-6:00pm, 2 days per week$741
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, Full Day 7:00am-6:00pm, 3 days per week$939
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, Full Day 7:00am-6:00pm, 4 days per week$1,029
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, Full Day 7:00am-6:00pm, 5 days per week$1,122
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, half-day rates, 2 days per week$418
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, half-day rates, 3 days per week$624
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Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, half-day rates, 4 days per week$679
Infant-Toddler Tuition, 6 weeks to 30 months, half-day rates, 5 days per week$740
Preschool Full Days 2.5-5 Years, 2 days per week$485
Preschool Full Days 2.5-5 Years, 3 days per week$649
Preschool Full Days 2.5-5 Years, 4 days per week$691
Preschool Full Days 2.5-5 Years, 5 days per week$733
Preschool Half Days, 2 days per week$212
Preschool Half Days, 3 days per week$318
Preschool Half Days, 5 days per week$521
summer camp one-time, non-refundable registration fee$35
one-time registration fee for new enrollees$75
Before/After Care as needed, $300/month cap (preschool)$10 an hour
Before/After Care as needed (infant-toddler)$12 an hour
15 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Warren County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$286
Home daycare$183

Toddler

Center$278
Home daycare$190

Preschool

Center$278
Home daycare$178

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$154

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 Little Shepherds Early Learning Center

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
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCC114009
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 Little Shepherds Early Learning Center

Is Little Shepherds Early Learning Center licensed?

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

Does Little Shepherds Early Learning Center 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 Little Shepherds Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Little Shepherds Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Shepherds Early Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $212 to $1,122, as it lists it.

What is Little Shepherds Early Learning Center's phone number?

(908) 223-1780.

Where is Little Shepherds Early Learning Center?

390 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882. The nearest other daycare we list is The Ginger Tree Preschool Too, 0.4 miles away.

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