Child Care Center
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Acelero Learning - South Amboy
South Amboy, NJ
· Middlesex County
310 Augusta Street,
South Amboy, NJ 08879
Quick Facts
Capacity
255 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
080800162
License Issued
Oct 2, 2025
Active Through
Oct 2, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Acelero Learning - South Amboy is a Child Care Center in South Amboy NJ, with a maximum capacity of 255 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-21 | Renewal,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain tables and chairs in room 8. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are sanitized and maintained as required in room 8. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair 2 inoperable sinks in upstairs girl's bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff sign off attesting to the orientation training. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(d) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. |
| 2023-02-15 | 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. |
| 2023-02-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Two named staff did not adhere to the center's discipline policy as required. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) | Ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including completing incident reports as required. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the incident. |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 3A:52-2.6(c) | Based on information, ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required, including ensuring that information remains confidential as required. - Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. The center's discipline policy, 2. Completing incident reports as required and 3. Ensuring that confidential information remains confidential during DCF investigations and inspections. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2022-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain floor in Room #4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure children do not play on the stage in the gym. A child was observed walking onto the stage and getting a toy. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair or replace missing pedals on tricycles in the gym. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Based on report, retrain the named staff on1. The center's supervision policy.2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-03-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-24 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-29 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-18 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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