Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Cedar Hill Prep School
Somerset, NJ
· Somerset County
152 CEDAR GROVE LANE,
Somerset, NJ 08873
Quick Facts
Capacity
213 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten
Transportation
Field Trips, To/From School
Languages
English, Spanish, French and ArabIc
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 356-5400
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
080300001
License Issued
Mar 1, 2026
Active Through
Mar 1, 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
Cedar Hill Prep offers a Coeducational day school for students in Preschool through Grade 8 and a Child Care Center at this same location in Somerset NJ: Cedar Hill Prep encourages its students to widen their horizons, gain appreciation and excitement about learning and to achieve their full potential. Our rigorous curriculum in a caring atmosphere provides the stimulus for each child to achieve this. Our students are a community of diverse cultures who consummate individual excellence, respect, compassion, creativity, and critical thought for themselves and others in a global community. Essential to our school's mission is our exceptional faculty, partnership between school and home and student relationships between teachers and peers.
Additional Information:
Hours of Operation: Extended services
Before Care: 7 am – 8 am
Aftercare: Through 6 pm
Hours of Operation: 7 am – 6 pm
*** School Bus option for Preschool–Grade 8.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-24 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-29 | Re-Inspection,Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-22 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-01 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-17 | Verify Closure | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in room 1. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2023-01-12 | 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2023-01-12 | 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). |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 for the center's license renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)(i) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual, including the required teaching experience in a group program for children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education one year of teaching experience in a group program for children under six years of age, which may include supervised practice teaching and/or student teaching. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that 7 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). |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | 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). |
| 2023-01-12 | 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. 2 staff are required for the morning hours. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required for 3 children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-01-12 | 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. There are 2 expired special care plans. - 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). |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the DOH website of excludible diseases. - Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(a)(3)(iii) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children, including that the center will contact the necessary state agencies if a child has not been picked up an hour or more after closing time and other arrangements have not been made. - The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that an hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(a)(4) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children, including procedures for staff when a parent or other authorized person appears to be impaired. - The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of harm if released to such an individual. The procedures shall require that |
| 2023-01-12 | 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate for the caterer who prepares the foods. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times in the hallway across from room 1. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in rooms 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. During the inspection, the items were removed. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom toilet is fastened securely in hallway girl's bathroom. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit in room 4 in the bathroom. There is no hot water. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and clutter free in room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation is clean in the media/library room. The wall heater/AC unit is dirty. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely in room 1, - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. There is weed blocker exposed on the playground and can cause a tripping hazard. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-01-12 | 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. |
| 2021-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-08 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-22 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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