Y-Kids at Whiting Elementary School
MANCHESTER, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address412 Manchester Blvd, Manchester, NJ, 08759
CountyOcean
Phone732-762-0268
Websitehttps://www.ocymca.org
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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412 Manchester Blvd, Manchester, NJ, 08759, MANCHESTER, NJ 08759
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/1/2025
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- Medium-High0
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- Medium-Low2
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2025
- Medium-Low risk10/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide credential documentation for a site director that meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide credential documentation for a site director that meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain the staff records checklist and ensure all components are on file.
Maintain the staff records checklist and ensure all components are on file. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Corrected 1/12/2026
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: MANCHESTER, Ocean County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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