Little Graduates Preschool and Learning Center is now open at 935 North Main St. in Manahawkin, thanks to a Small Business Administration loan to Kalil and Amber O’Neal of Barnegat. The couple’s first business venture occupies about 3,000 square feet in a new retail plaza, said Kalil O’Neal, the business operations manager. He said there is more lease space available if the business expands.

Little Graduates Preschool and Learning Center can serve children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.