ABC Spectrum Preschool is the choice of educated parents for over 36 years.
ABC Spectrum Preschool utilizes the High Scope educational approach to learning which promotes the fundamental premise that children are active learners, supported and challenged by teachers and staff.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call center for registration packet.
Admissions Director
Cindy Parenteau
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Adventure Squad GymnasticsAdventure Squad Karate
Adventure Squad Multi-SportsMy Gym of Manalapan
School Notes
- Full day programs for Infants through Kindergarten
- Half day morning and afternoon preschool programs
- Kindergarten
- Kindergarten Prep for students who miss local school district cut off dates
- 2 year old playgroup program
- Mommy and Me 12 to 24 months
- Camp ABC exclusively for toddlers and preschoolers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Abc Spectrum Preschool?
The application deadline for Abc Spectrum Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Abc Spectrum Preschool is Collier School (8.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pied Piper Preschool & Summer Camp (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Temple Beth Shalom (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Temple Beth Shalom
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
108 Freehold Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-1200
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-1200
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
Pied Piper Preschool & Summer Camp
Daycare / Preschool
337 Iron Ore Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
1.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 71 students
The Goddard School At Manalapan ![The Goddard School At Manalapan Photo]( "The Goddard School At Manalapan Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
22 Wilson Avenue
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-5155
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-5155
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
901 W Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Ivy League Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
140 Gordons Corner Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-0401
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-0401
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Collier School
Special Education School
160 Conover Rd
Wickatunk, NJ 07765
(732) 946-4771
Wickatunk, NJ 07765
(732) 946-4771
8 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Acceptance rate listed
Talmudical Academy Of New Jersey
All-boys (Jewish)
Po Box 7 Rte 524
Adelphia, NJ 07710
(732) 431-1600
Adelphia, NJ 07710
(732) 431-1600
8.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
123 White Oak Lane
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(859) 744-0817
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
SciCore Academy
(3)
156 Maxwell Avenue
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
Allentown, NJ 08501
(609) 448-8950
9.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 S Main St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 944-7555
9.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pied Piper Preschool & Summer Camp
Daycare / Preschool
337 Iron Ore Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-3636
1.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 71 students
51 Lincoln Pl
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 462-2646
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
HEROES Academy for the Gifted
Alternative School
3059 Englishtown Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 690-7991
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
350 Rike Dr
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
(609) 371-9300
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Avg. class size: 13 students
22 School Rd East, PO Box 203
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 431-5525
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 431-5525
5.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Temple Beth Shalom
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
108 Freehold Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-1200
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-1200
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 49 students
The Goddard School At Manalapan ![The Goddard School At Manalapan Photo]( "The Goddard School At Manalapan Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
22 Wilson Avenue
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-5155
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-5155
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 66 students
Centrastate Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
901 W Main St
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 303-5300
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Ivy League Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
140 Gordons Corner Rd
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-0401
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 446-0401
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Tuition listed
Temple Shaari Emeth Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
400 Craig Road
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 462-3264
Englishtown, NJ 07726
(732) 462-3264
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 8 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
100 Arney's Mt. Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9324.3 miles
Gr: PK | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Pemberton Township High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
148 Arneys Mount Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
Pemberton, NJ 08068
(609) 893-8141
9324.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Springfield Township School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2146 Jacksonville Road
Jobstown, NJ 08041
(609) 723-2479
Jobstown, NJ 08041
(609) 723-2479
9324.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Fort Dix Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1199 Fort Dix Juliustown Road
Joint Base Mdl, NJ 08640
(609) 893-8141
Joint Base Mdl, NJ 08640
(609) 893-8141
9325.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
19 Locust Ave
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-0308
Columbus, NJ 08022
(609) 298-0308
9325.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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