Lakewood Head Start
Licensed for 132 children from 2½ years to 6 years. Offers Head Start.
30 East 8th Street, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
Listing details last changed Oct 18, 2026
Lakewood Head Start is a childcare center in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Capacity
132
Ages
2 1/2 - 6 years
License & details for Lakewood Head Start
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Mar 28, 2028
- Legal entity
- Lakewood Economic Action Program, Inc
- County
- Ocean
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head Start
- Schedules
- Full Day (full time)
How it compares in Lakewood
| Measure | This center | Typical in Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 132 children | 160 children |
| Youngest age served | 2½ years | Birth |
Lakewood has 38 licensed centers.
Where Lakewood Head Start is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in New Jersey
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (opens in a new tab) is New Jersey’s child care subsidy program. Agency: NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development (DFD), via county Child Care Resource & Referral agencies.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Lakewood Head Start
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Questions parents ask about Lakewood Head Start
What ages does Lakewood Head Start serve?
Lakewood Head Start is licensed to care for children from 2½ years to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: 2 1/2 - 6 years.
Does Lakewood Head Start offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Lakewood Head Start as taking Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Lakewood Head Start licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 132 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Lakewood Head Start licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The New Jersey record lists Lakewood Head Start's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 31, 2026 · Source: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing public records · Check this license on NJ Child Care Explorer (New Jersey) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
This publication was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed.
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