Lakeview Child Center is an autonomous affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.
Lakeview Child Center, which opened in 1985, operates a network of seven childcare centers throughout Central New Jersey.
At Lakeview Child Center, we provide a loving and caring environment where every child is actively involved in the learning process.
The teachers and staff prepare exciting learning centers that stimulate a child's sense of exploration and discovery.
Through creative play, children learn to explore, experiment, and draw conclusions about the world around them.
Our integrated, thematic curriculum stresses hands-on, child-initiated activities which stimulate and encourage the development of language, cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills.
These activities, which are both age appropriate and individualized, help children develop a healthy self concept and a feeling of accomplishment.
Each child is encouraged to develop a love for self, others, the world and learning.
Our goal is to introduce children to the joy of learning within a framework where intellectual curiosity and social responsibility go hand in hand.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Lakeview Child Center is an autonomous affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Lakeview Child Center, which opened in 1985, operates a network of seven childcare centers throughout Central New Jersey. At Lakeview Child Center, we provide a loving and caring environment where every child is actively involved in the learning process. The teachers and staff prepare exciting learning centers that stimulate a child's sense of exploration and discovery. Through creative play, children learn to explore, experiment, and draw conclusions about the world around them. Our integrated, thematic curriculum stresses hands-on, child-initiated activities which stimulate and encourage the development of language, cognitive, physical, emotional and social skills. These activities, which are both age appropriate and individualized, help children develop a healthy self concept and a feeling of accomplishment. Each child is encouraged to develop a love for self, others, the world and learning. Our goal is to introduce children to the joy of learning within a framework where intellectual curiosity and social responsibility go hand in hand.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lakeview Child Center-manalapan?
The application deadline for Lakeview Child Center-manalapan is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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