Child Care Center
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Amsterdam School Afterschool Program
Hillsborough, NJ
· Somerset County
301 Amsterdam Drive,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 874-6451
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18AMS0001
License Issued
Feb 21, 2025
Active Through
Feb 21, 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
Amsterdam School is located in beautiful Somerset County, in Central New Jersey. One of six elementary schools in Hillsborough Township, Amsterdam is home to 520 students in grades K-4. A solid curriculum, grounded in New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards, is enhanced by many opportunities for students to enjoy their time in the schoolhouse. The atmosphere at Amsterdam School is highly-positive. . .students and teachers together make a commitment to life-long learning.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:40 am-2:25 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Email,Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2025-01-24 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-10-24 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-10-22 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-10-17 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-10-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-10-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-06-06 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-05-15 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-08-09 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-07-26 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-06-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-09 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on information, retrain all staff on appropriate staff interaction with the children. - 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. |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Provide 1 CARI for the staff of the tutoring group. - 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. |
| 2023-02-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(5) | Complete accident reports as required, including the date and time that the incident was reports and the type of notification. - 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: the date the report was completed. |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Include the "Buddie" volunteers as well. - 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). |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Include the "Buddie" volunteers as well. - 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. |
| 2022-11-01 | 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. Including the "Buddie" volunteers. - 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). |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Ensure that the parent signs the special plan for 1 student. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2022-03-31 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-03-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-01-06 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-12-02 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
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