Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Manahawkin, NJ

Manahawkin, New Jersey is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in ManahawkinProviders
Child Care Centers0—
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools8View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers9View directory

Preschools in Manahawkin

8 licensed preschoolss are listed in Manahawkin. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Happy Days Preschool Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 110 Preschool Happy Days South Preschool Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 39 Preschool Learning Ladder Nursery & Preschool Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 53 Preschool Learning Ladder Nursery & Preschool Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 53 Preschool Little Graduates Preschool and Learning Center, LLC Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 46 Preschool Little Graduates Preschool and Learning Center, LLC Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 42 Preschool Manahawkin Methodist Preschool Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 46 Preschool Southern Ocean Preschool Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 75

Child Care Providers in Manahawkin

9 licensed child care providerss are listed in Manahawkin. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider EverPlay Village Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 12 Child Care Provider Irma Casseus Semenard Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 5 Child Care Provider Main Street Day Care Center Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 151 Child Care Provider McKinley Avenue (1011196) Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 180 Child Care Provider Ocean Acres (1013572) Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 180 Child Care Provider Primary Learning Center (1011195) Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 100 Child Care Provider Shore Kidz Child Care Center, Inc. Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 52 Child Care Provider St. Mary Academy Manahawkin, NJ 00805 Child Care Provider The Learning Experience Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Capacity 155

ZIP codes in Manahawkin

ZIP 00805Care providersZIP 08050Care providers
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How to pick care in Manahawkin

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Manahawkin, NJ, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Nearby cities in Ocean County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Manahawkin, NJ have?
Based on current licensing data, Manahawkin is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 0 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 8 preschools.
How do Manahawkin facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Manahawkin to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Manahawkin licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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