Child Care Center
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Discovery World Preschool
Ocean City, NJ
· Cape May County
500 Bay Avenue South Tower,
Ocean City, NJ 08226
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age range (listing information)
2 1/2 - 6 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 398-2595
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
05DIS0001
License Issued
Jul 10, 2025
Active Through
Jul 10, 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
Discovery World Preschool is a Child Care Center in Ocean City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-20 | No Children Present,Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-17 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-16 | Technical Assistance Visit | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | 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). |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and have on file at the center, staff signatures attesting to the training. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that CARI and CHRI background checks are maintained on file at the center.. - 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. |
| 2023-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure that children/staff/visitors are screened upon arrival to the center. - 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. |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(1) | Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child and post in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.). |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. - 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 outdoor play. |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. At the time of the inspection, staff used sanitizer in place of soap and water before serving food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertains to 1 staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-05-09 | 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. Pertains to 4 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and have on file at the center, staff signatures attesting to the training. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-05-09 | 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. - 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). |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-05-09 | 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. |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. |
| 2022-05-09 | 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. |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children and ensure aerosol sprays are not used while children are present. - 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. |
| 2022-02-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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