Good Shepherd Children's Center - Old Bridge NJ Regular Child Care Center

3139 COUNTY RD 516 , OLD BRIDGE NJ 08857
(732) 679-8887

About the Provider

Description: Good Shepherd Children's Center is a Regular Child Care Center in OLD BRIDGE NJ, with a maximum capacity of 150 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 12GOO0001
  • Capacity: 150
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-03-14 2022-04-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.

Violation Observed: Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely.
2022-03-14 2022-04-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(17)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all televisions, computers, and shelving are secured to a stable surface. Bolt cubbies to wall in rooms 5 and 10.
2022-03-14 2022-04-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Cover r or paint chipped table in room 7.
2019-12-16 2019-12-16 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure the monitoring system is operational at all times. At the time of the inspection the fire system had a trouble signal. The monitoring company confirmed that they were not receiving a signal. The fire official stated they could remain open for the remainder of the day doing fire watch protocol. Abated 12/16/019 An email from the center at 4:41 confirmed the system is normal.
2019-12-16 2019-12-16 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure the monitoring system is operational at all times. At the time of the inspection the fire system had a trouble signal. The monitoring company confirmed that they were not receiving a signal. The fire official stated they could remain open for the remainder of the day doing fire watch protocol. Abated 12/16/019 An email from the center at 4:41 confirmed the system is normal.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide updated liability insurance coverage.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Provide proof of Mantoux and physical for staff.
2019-11-15 2020-01-17 3A:52-7.5(b)(10)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure a second epi-pen is present when required by the special care plan from the health care provider.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Remove the foam building blocks that are breaking apart in room 11.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure the tables are washed and disinfected with a 2 step process before meals throughout the center.
2019-11-15 2020-01-17 3A:52-7.5(b)(10)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure a second epi-pen is present when required by the special care plan from the health care provider.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide updated liability insurance coverage.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv)
The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

Violation Observed: Ensure the tables are washed and disinfected with a 2 step process before meals throughout the center.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Remove the foam building blocks that are breaking apart in room 11.
2019-11-15 2019-12-16 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Provide proof of Mantoux and physical for staff.

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