Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Grace Child Care Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
· Middlesex County
600 New Brunswick Avenue,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Quick Facts
Capacity
49 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 442-4199
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12GRA0001
License Issued
Aug 28, 2026
Active Through
Aug 28, 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
Grace Child Care Center has been open since 1998. We care for 49 children ages 1 year through Pre-K (5 years). The children are split into 4 age groups: Toddlers (1 - 2 1/2 years), Preschool (2 1/2 - 3 yrs.), Pre-K 3 & Pre K 4. The Pre-K 3 & 4 classes are limited to Perth Amboy residents only since they are part of the Abbott Preschool program in the district. We are open from 7 am - 6 pm. We provide all snacks, meals and milk throughout the day. We also offer a FREE Parent Education Program of seminars and workshops.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Friday 7am-6:00pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-27 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-05 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.2: Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.3: Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including on the playground. Two named staff failed to conduct a head count when returning from the playground and a named child was left outside unsupervised. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | 15: Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - 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. |
| 2022-07-27 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-27 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers in the girl's bathroom. - 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. |
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Recite: Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Repair chipped paint on wall near closet in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Replace ceiling fixture light bulb in room 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Repair hanging exit sign in hallway. - 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. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) | Ensure that the outdoor play area is free from stagnant water. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. |
| 2022-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 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. |
| 2022-05-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-01 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-03 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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