Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Better Beginnings Child Development Center
Hightstown, NJ
· Mercer County
318 N Main Street,
Hightstown, NJ 08520
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 448-6226
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
11BET0001
License Issued
Jan 23, 2026
Active Through
Jan 23, 2029
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
Mission To provide high quality affordable child care and program that contribute to the educational, physical, social and character development of individual child in a safe and healthy environment, while giving their parents the ability to remain employed or attend a full tie training/education program, thereby having the opportunity to be self-supporting and contributing members of the community.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-12 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-17 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-15 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-21 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that updated special care plan is updated 1 child. - 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). |
| 2023-07-24 | 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Dust vents in Youth Lounge. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilet is operable in girls 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. |
| 2022-06-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace stained ceiling tile in youth lounge. - 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. |
| 2021-06-11 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-09 | Life Safety | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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