Child Care Center
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Childtime Learning Center
Somerset, NJ
· Somerset County
454 Elizabeth Ave,
Somerset, NJ 08873
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 805-3960
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18CHI0009
License Issued
Nov 9, 2026
Active Through
Nov 9, 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
Childtime's educational philosophy is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, named after the Italian city and the surrounding villages where the method took root after World War II. Central to this philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. With these relationships in place, children develop a capacity for trust, competence and independence that helps them grow as students and people. Our The Empowered Child? curriculum strengthens children's emerging physical, social-emotional, cognitive and language skills, to prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond. We do this with developmentally appropriate experiences, wondrous classroom spaces and responsive teacher-child relationships.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-07 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-11 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-25 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan in room 3. The parent did not sign the plan. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in room 4. The diaper mat is torn. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-07-24 | 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Have staff complete the physical and Mantoux TB test are required. - 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:52-4.10(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. |
| 2023-07-24 | 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Provide completed 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). |
| 2023-07-24 | 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 1 child. - 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) |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. the fire certificate expired on 2/23. - 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(3)(ii) | Ensure that the fire drill log includes the weather conditions at the time of the drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include the weather condition at the time of evacuation. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all ladders or step stool are inaccessible to the children outside of room 3. the step stool 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair in room 9. Clean the blinds in the right side of the room of dust. - 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) | Provide screens on all windows used for ventilation in room 10. The 2 screens have a hole. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) | Ensure that all blind cords are inaccessible to the children in the hallway leading to the playground. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required in room 5. Paint the wall near the stacked cots where the paint is chipping. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation is clean in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the wash basins are maintained in room 9. Repair the caulk at the back of the sink to the wall in the children's 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains medication with the child's name in room 3. There were 4 tubes of ointment that was not labeled with a child's name. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. the climbing equipment did not have the required amount of mulch at the fall zones. - 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. the playground has exposed tree roots which are 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. |
| 2023-07-24 | 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. |
| 2023-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in the infant room. On Dec. 5, 2022 there were 11 children with 1 staff member which requires 3 staff members be present. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in rooms 2 and 3. The additional 6 baskets holding the manipulatives were being stored atop of the wooden cabinets. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the date in room 3. At the time of the inspection, the staff labeled the bottles with the date. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are walking in room 3. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in room 9. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. the present certificate expired on 8/3/22. - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | 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. The present indoor location is a bank which isn't available for the first half hour of the center's operating ours. - 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 |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean in room 9. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. When the children were moved to other classrooms, the staff did not document the time. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2022-11-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(3) | Cease swaddling infants. The swaddling equipment was removed at the time of the inspection. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: swaddling of children during rest and sleep is prohibited. |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 2. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-02-25 | 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. |
| 2022-02-25 | 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. |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-02-25 | 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). |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Provide the Understanding Licensing training documents to the 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. |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable in room 7. - 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. |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that the ball cart is kept in good repair. - 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. |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean manner in the bathroom of room 7. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2021-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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