Manchester HeadStart
Licensed for 32 children from 2½ years to 13 years. Offers Head Start and Early Head Start.
2950 Wilbur Avenue, Manchester, NJ, 08759
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
Manchester HeadStart is a childcare center in Manchester, New Jersey.
Capacity
32
Ages
2 1/2 - 13 years
License & details for Manchester HeadStart
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- License
- Child Care Center
- License status
- licensed
- Expires
- Aug 27, 2029
- Legal entity
- Ocean County Economic Action NOW
- County
- Ocean
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartEarly Head Start
- Schedules
- Full Day (full time)
How it compares in Manchester
| Measure | This center | Typical in Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 32 children | 60 children |
| Youngest age served | 2½ years | 2½ years |
Manchester has 5 licensed centers.
Where Manchester HeadStart 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 Manchester HeadStart
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Questions parents ask about Manchester HeadStart
What ages does Manchester HeadStart serve?
Manchester HeadStart is licensed to care for children from 2½ years to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: 2 1/2 - 13 years.
Does Manchester HeadStart offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Manchester HeadStart as taking Head Start and Early Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is Manchester HeadStart licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 32 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Manchester HeadStart licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The New Jersey record lists Manchester HeadStart'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This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date.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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