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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Manasquan, NJ

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Manasquan. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Manasquan, New Jersey at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
31
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Manasquan has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 31 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Manasquan

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    First Presbyterian Church Pre-School
    4.62 score
    4.9(11)

    16 Virginia Avenue, Manasquan, NJ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 68 children

    First Presbyterian Church Pre-School in Manasquan receives perfect 5-star ratings. Parents praise the preschool program for providing an enriching, happy environment under Ms. Donovan's leadership, while also highlighting the church's strong music program, welcoming community, biblical teaching, and quality facilities.

    Enriching and happy environment for childrencaring staffstrong music programbeautiful sanctuary and facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Manasquan

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Manasquan, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Manasquan (30–240 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

2

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Daycare types in Manasquan

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Manasquan, New Jersey

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Manasquan, New Jersey, making up 50% of the 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Manasquan have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 31 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Manasquan, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Manasquan

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Hill And Dale School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6 Osborn Ave, Manasquan, NJ
Phone
(732) 223-0755
Kindercare Learning Center #1549
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Learning Center #1549 in Manasquan receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring staff, strong leadership, and child development outcomes. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and emotionally.

Caring and nurturing staffattentive director (Jen) and assistant director (Jamie)strong teacher-child bonds
Address
2401 Atlantic Ave, Manasquan, NJ
Phone
(732) 223-6210

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Manasquan, New Jersey, out of 4 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Manasquan have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Manasquan, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New Jersey's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Jersey)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Manasquan offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New Jersey typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Manasquan for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Manasquan must be licensed by New Jersey's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.