Just a few words from some of our families’:

Sarah, November 2022

Our son simply loves SHCCC. He’s excited every time he goes. He can’t wait to run inside to see his friends and teachers. It’s a kind and nurturing environment. The children spend lots of time outdoors and they are encouraged to follow their curiosity about nature and the unique surroundings at Sandy Hook. The parents at SHCCC are very involved and there are fun family events too. I’m delighted we chose SHCCC for our son.

Michelle, November 2022

Our daughter attended Sandy Hook Child Care Center for two years she absolutely loved it. The kids spend so much time outside learning about nature. The class size is small so all the kids and teachers become a little family. I love that her journey of learning began with Mother Nature. There is no school like this one, I highly recommend!

Kristen, November 2022

We were thrilled from the moment we realized there was a child care option out at the tip of Sandy Hook. We were even more thrilled after we met the teachers and learned there was a spot available for our son. He loved it. We loved it. Enrolling him at Sandy Hook Child Care Center was honestly one of the best decisions we've made. He was surrounded by small friends of all ages and teachers who truly loved him. Our hearts melt when we pull out holiday decorations he made while being there. We enjoyed the app they used to relay updates - from what he was eating, to doing his business, and pictures. All the staff clearly knew the kids well and cared for them like they were part of a family. Love and the outdoors is exactly what a child needs - and that's exactly what you'll find here!

Kristin, April 2021

We were thrilled from the moment we realized there was a child care option out at the tip of Sandy Hook. We were even more thrilled after we met the teachers and learned there was a spot available for our son. He loved it. We loved it. Enrolling him at Sandy Hook Child Care Center was honestly one of the best decisions we've made. He was surrounded by small friends of all ages and teachers who truly loved him. Our hearts melt when we pull out holiday decorations he made while being there. We enjoyed the app they used to relay updates - from what he was eating, to doing his business, and pictures. All the staff clearly knew the kids well and cared for them like they were part of a family. Love and the outdoors is exactly what a child needs - and that's exactly what you'll find here!”

Megan, September 2021“

We loved the time our daughter spent at SHCCC. Unfortunately it was cut short due to the covid crisis. She has now aged out of the school but we look forward to sending our younger daughter when its time for pre-k it was such a loving and nurturing environment. We miss it.”

Jen, September 2021

“We fell in love with Sandy Hook Child Care Center when we were looking for an alternate preschool for our boys. We only wish we had learned about it earlier. The teachers are so incredibly kind; it’s truly like a family, as cliche as it sounds! I loved that they incorporate nature into the curriculum as it is so very important to foster a love for the outdoors and all living things. Unfortunately the pandemic cut off our time at SHCC early because our boys are now in kindergarten, but if we had any more children, I would get them on the waitlist for this school while pregnant! We’ve been through 2 other daycares/ preschools before and SHCCC is BY FAR the best.

The Carolans, November 2016

"We had such a wonderful experience sending our 1st child, Delilah, to SHCCC for her early years.  Sadly,w e moved away, and we never found another day care that made us feel as confident that our child was being taken care of exactly the way we would take care of her.  Fast forward 6 years… when we welcomed our second daughter, Ophelia, into our family, I knew we had to find a way to have her attend SHCCC.  A big decision in moving back to Monmouth County was the fact that we knew such an excellent program and caring people were at SHCCC, and that while we work, our newest baby would be nurtured and coddled the same way we care for her.  We couldn’t be happier to have returned - the amount of time they spend in the fresh air, the programs, the community - it’s the best little day care on earth.  While there’s no place like home… Sandy Hook Child Care Center comes pretty darn close."

Janet, November 2016

"We moved to New Jersey with our first child and not a lot of local support.  After hearing mixed reviews about a lot of places, we kept hearing the same glowing reviews about Sandy Hook Child Care Center.  After some online research, my fiance and I decided to check it out.  The first thing you see is the incredible setting that surrounds the school. The kids are in a park that has exploration and learning capacities that you can not find anywhere else - everything from marine life to botany is at their fingertips! We loved the emphasis on outdoor time and the sincere caring attitude of the staff.  The smaller size allows our son to get so much attention, and he comes home from each day spent there happy and visibly tired from an active day.  He loves telling us about the hands-on activities and adventures he shares with his new friends, and we get a chance for more insight and to talk further about his day through the hand-out outlining his time there that is thoughtfully provided by the staff each night. The parent-run board allows us to have input into so many aspects of the school and at the same time has allowed us to feel like our family is really part of this little community.  We really feel like like Sandy Hook Child Care is a real hidden gem and we are so lucky to have discovered it! I can't thank them enough for giving us the support we needed and the comfort of knowing our son is happy and learning in a safe and caring environment!"

Regina, 2015

"Sandy Hook Child Care Center is a warm, happy environment where my children received lots of personal attention and were treated with respect. I always dropped them off with full confidence that they would have fun, learn new things, and be safe and well cared for."

Michelle, April 2015

"Thank you and all the teachers at SHCCC for taking such great care of Emmi. We fell in love with the school from the very beginning. Emmi has grown in so many ways while being there and we appreciate everyone having a hand in her growth."

Lauren, 2014

"It brought tears to my eyes to see first-hand how kind and loving the teachers are.  Witnessing that moment, made Noah and I realize that we 1000% made the right decision about SHCCC!"

Heather, 2013

"I will and do continue to tell anyone I can about Sandy Hook Child Care Center. I have such fond memories there - it was such a warm and welcoming place that I was able to leave my baby there on his own for the first time as a new mom. No greater statement of support than that."