Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
After School Child Care PALS
Absecon, NJ
· Atlantic County
800 Irelan Avenue,
Absecon, NJ 08201
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 641-5375
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
171200170
License Issued
May 17, 2024
Active Through
May 17, 2027
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
After School Child Care PALS is a Child Care Center in Absecon NJ, with a maximum capacity of 180 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday11:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Tuesday11:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 09:45 AM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 09:15 AM
- Friday07:00 AM - 09:15 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-26 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-12-20 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertains to 2 staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. - The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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. |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2023-05-09 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertains to 11 staff. 3/31/2022 Pertains to 3 staff. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL and includes all components required. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-03-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2021-05-21 | Renewal,New Space | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-06-28 | Age Change | No | POPS Inspection |
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