Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Blooming Hearts Child Development Center, Inc
Hillsborough, NJ
· Somerset County
313 TRIANGLE ROAD,
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Rate Range
$35.00 - $245.00
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, Spanish Arabic Urdu
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
Contact Information
📞 (908) 431-0550
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18ABR0001
License Issued
Jan 4, 2024
Active Through
Jan 4, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
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About the Provider
Children learn through play at Blooming Hearts Child development Center in Hillsborough. We provide children with one of the most stimulating, hands-on, learning experiences possible.
Additional Information:
Township bussing transportation to and from Auten Rd, Sunnymeade and Triangle Elementary Schools to and from our day care. Special needs any school.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment in room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 2. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Complete accident reports as required, including the date, time of notification of parent. - 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, time and location of the incident. |
| 2023-02-08 | 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). |
| 2023-02-08 | 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. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - 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. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that the cord hanging in room 5 does not pose a hazard to the children. - 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. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation is clean in the ceiling of room 5. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heater in administrator's office. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Replace the broken and splintering wooden seat of the fire tuck. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Paint the blue bench on the small playground. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-11-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of hazards. The crib sheets are loose in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A child from room 2 was sent to the bathroom without adult supervision. - 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. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A staff member in room 1 did not know how many children were in her care and had to count when asked how many children were present. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 3. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 2. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Cease use the of blankets for children under 12 months in room 3. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-04-27 | 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). |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-04-27 | 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). |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. Ensure parents are able to enter the center at anytime without having to secure prior approval from the director or any staff member. The center was not permitting the parents to enter the building during arrival and departure. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the children's health, safety and well-being in room 4 on the 2nd floor. There is an insect trap next to the refrigerator. - 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. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(7) | Ensure that the center is free of infestations. There were insects on the floor in room 4 on the 2nd floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of rodent or insect infestation and shall take immediate action to remove any infestation that may occur. The center shall maintain on file a record documenting the use of extermination services. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that the shelf is not overloaded that is holding a CD player in room 1. The shelf is .bending down toward the floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Secure the roof to the plastic playhouse on the large playground. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that the microwave is kept clean in kitchen area. - 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. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Maintain play equipment to meet public playground standards. Clean the small climbing equipment of dirt. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the kitchen area. During the inspection, the Lysol spray was removed at the time of the inspection. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the emergency exit doors are easily operable at the front door. The lock on the door was stuck. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2021-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-04 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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