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Shining Lights Early Childhood Center

1720 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 080034.6· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$282

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About Shining Lights Early Childhood Center

Shining Lights Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

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-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3 months through kindergarten
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
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “open 7:30am to 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3 months through kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (ministry of Bethel Baptist Church (Christian)), Play-based
CurriculumJolly Phonics
Daily lifePotty training: By January, potty training begins in a gentle, supportive way
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% discount second child; 15% discount third child
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Lights Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Camden County has a median price of $282 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.
Camden County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$282
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$186

Preschool

Center$275
Home daycare$174

School age

Center$128
Home daycare$152

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 Shining Lights Early Childhood 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
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#04SHI0002
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 Shining Lights Early Childhood Center

Is Shining Lights Early Childhood Center licensed?

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

Does Shining Lights Early Childhood 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 Shining Lights Early Childhood Center care for?

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

What are Shining Lights Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Lights Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (856) 424-4915 to ask.

What is Shining Lights Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(856) 424-4915.

Where is Shining Lights Early Childhood Center?

1720 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Cherry Hill, 0.5 miles away.

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