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Sandy Hook Child Care Center

Fort Hancock Pennington Avenue Building T-335, Highlands, NJ 077324.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
15
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307

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About Sandy Hook Child Care Center

Sandy Hook Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Highlands, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 15 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.

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-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six months to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
15 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm; flexible schedules”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six months to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentJunior Ranger program (summer, NPS Rangers); Junior Marine Biologist program (monthly)
Class sizeAttendance limited to no more than fifteen children each day
Discounts10% sibling discount
MoreFounded 1980
Licensed capacity15 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandy Hook Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Monmouth County has a median price of $307 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.
Monmouth County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$314
Home daycare$203

Toddler

Center$307
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$307
Home daycare$192

School age

Center$143
Home daycare$171

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 Sandy Hook Child Care 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
15 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#13SAN0002
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 Sandy Hook Child Care Center

Is Sandy Hook Child Care Center licensed?

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

Does Sandy Hook Child Care 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 Sandy Hook Child Care Center care for?

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

What are Sandy Hook Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sandy Hook Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 291-2368 to ask.

What is Sandy Hook Child Care Center's phone number?

(732) 291-2368.

Where is Sandy Hook Child Care Center?

Fort Hancock Pennington Avenue Building T-335, Highlands, NJ 07732. The nearest other daycare we list is Atlantic Highlands Y-Kids, 3.7 miles away.

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