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The Learning Ladder of Lacey

400 South Main Street, Forked River, NJ 087313.4· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$314

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About The Learning Ladder of Lacey

The Learning Ladder of Lacey is a licensed child care center in Forked River, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

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 camp

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon - Fri 6:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat-Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffCertified Teachers
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Learning Ladder of Lacey has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ocean County has a median price of $314 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.
Ocean County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$314
Home daycare$193

Toddler

Center$303
Home daycare$195

Preschool

Center$303
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$147
Home daycare$158

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 The Learning Ladder of Lacey

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
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#150200181
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 The Learning Ladder of Lacey

Is The Learning Ladder of Lacey licensed?

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

Does The Learning Ladder of Lacey 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 The Learning Ladder of Lacey care for?

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

What are The Learning Ladder of Lacey's hours?

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

How much does The Learning Ladder of Lacey cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (609) 693-7550 to ask.

What is The Learning Ladder of Lacey's phone number?

(609) 693-7550.

Where is The Learning Ladder of Lacey?

400 South Main Street, Forked River, NJ 08731. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC at Forked River, 0.6 miles away.

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