Preschools in ZIP 08050 (Manahawkin, NJ)
Within Manahawkin, NJ, ZIP 08050 has 8 licensed preschools on record.
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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 110 |
| Happy Days South Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 39 |
| Learning Ladder Nursery & Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 53 |
| Learning Ladder Nursery & Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 53 |
| Little Graduates Preschool and Learning Center, LLC | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 46 |
| Little Graduates Preschool and Learning Center, LLC | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 42 |
| Manahawkin Methodist Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 46 |
| Southern Ocean Preschool | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 75 |
Comparing preschools in ZIP 08050
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 08050, Manahawkin, NJ, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
All preschools in ZIP 08050
ZIP 08050 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 8 listed preschoolss in ZIP 08050; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 8 of these providers report 464 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 464 |
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Data & methodology
This page draws on public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries, processing date 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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