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Happy Days South Preschool

Manahawkin, NJ · Ocean County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
1445 Forecastle Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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Quick Facts

Capacity
35 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (609) 597-8222
1445 Forecastle Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15HAP0002
License Issued
Aug 12, 2026
Active Through
Aug 12, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

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Bridget W
2014-02-06 14:56:21
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this school!! I drive from out of town to take my son here. The dedicated staff goes above and beyond other day care centers. They started teaching my son to read at 3 years old. They have community officials ( police, fire, local doctors, museum representatives, clowns, magicians) come out for the children. Children are tested and prepped for kindergarten .Easy on a wallet as well, very affordable. Don't over look this school..

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About the Provider

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Developing the building blocks of future school success Dedicated to helping your child grow and develop Safe and Nurturing Environment Loving, Dedicated Teachers Comprehensive, Integrated Curriculum Teacher-Directed and Child-Initiated Learning Activities Based on Individual Strengths and Interests Large Fenced Back Yard in Quiet Neighborhood Computer Activities Extended Hours Reasonable Rates

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-08-12 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-07-16 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-06-15 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-05-07 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-12-01 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-27 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-08-13 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2024-07-09 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-02-22 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-12-28 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-11-01 Email Yes Center Inspection
2023-10-06 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-08-29 Renewal No Center Inspection
2022-10-20 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-10-12 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-09-06 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2022-08-12 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-08-12 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) Ensure that the center obtains a Certificate of Occupancy that corresponds with the ages of the children receiving care. - For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-7.11(b) Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file the signatures of the parents attesting to their receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the policy on the management of communicable diseases to the parent of each child enrolled and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Room 1 - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
2022-08-12 Violation 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.
2022-02-24 Email Yes Center Inspection
2022-01-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2021-12-09 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2021-10-07 New Sponsor No Center Inspection

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