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Firm Foundations Private Learning Center and Preschool
Elmer, NJ
· Salem County
431 Front Street,
Elmer, NJ 08318
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 521-0098
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
110200070
License Issued
Sep 2, 2026
Active Through
Sep 2, 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
Firm Foundations Private Learning Center and Preschool is a Child Care Center in Elmer NJ, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-01 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-24 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-04 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-03 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-04 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-18 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center submits 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center submits, 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). |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 7 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 7 staff 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2022-09-06 | 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | 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 |
| 2022-09-06 | 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that 7 staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Submit and maintain at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certification. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | 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 in room 1. - 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). |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Submit and maintain a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Submit and maintain a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Submit and maintain a current fire drill log. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Submit and maintain current lockdown drills. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) | Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit in rooms 1 and 8. - Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Provide 1 evacuation crib per 4 non ambulatory children in room 4. - 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. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)(i) | Secure the resilient surfacing to the ground next to the sidewalk. - 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. centers that take children to a community playground shall ensure that the playground surfacing and all other elements comply with the Playground Safety Subcode before being used by the children. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are clean in room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-04-05 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-15 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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