Child Care Center
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Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County-Spruce Street
Lawrence, NJ
· Mercer County
1040 Spruce Street,
Lawrence, NJ 08648
Quick Facts
Capacity
305 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140300239
License Issued
Sep 22, 2025
Active Through
Sep 22, 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
Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County-Spruce Street is a Child Care Center in Lawrence NJ, with a maximum capacity of 305 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
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-19 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-18 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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). |
| 2022-12-12 | 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | 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, including 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that doors are provided for larger stalls in both boys and girls restrooms. - 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. |
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2021-10-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-11 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-08-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-30 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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