Child Care Center
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Growing Stars Learning Academy
Somerdale, NJ
· Camden County
918 S White Horse Pike,
Somerdale, NJ 08083
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC117413
License Issued
Mar 18, 2025
Active Through
Mar 18, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
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About the Provider
Growing Stars Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Somerdale NJ, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-10 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-27 | Unable to Conduct Inspection,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-24 | Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-20 | Other,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-09 | Other,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-24 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised on the bus for approximately an hour and a half. - 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. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff was not aware that a named child had been left unsupervised on the bus. - 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. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on the following:1. Maintaining adequate supervision.2. Adequate procedures for tracking children.3. The safe transportation of children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-9.4(a)(2) | Based on information, ensure that the bus driver possess a valid CDL in at least a Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement. - If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall ensure that each driver of such a vehicle possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in at least Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement, as required by the MVC for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle, or an out-of-State equivalent license, as approved by the MVC. |
| 2023-05-12 | Violation | 3A:52-221 | Based on information, cease the transportation of children not in accordance with MVC and DCF regulations. - Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. |
| 2023-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-22 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-22 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(f)(2) | Based on Complaint 21843: Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills. - Documentation of emergency evacuation drills for all passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus shall be maintained in a log containing the following information: the number of passengers. |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(f)(3) | Based on Complaint 21843: Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills. - Documentation of emergency evacuation drills for all passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus shall be maintained in a log containing the following information: the time taken to evacuate the bus. |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(f)(4) | Based on Complaint 21843: Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills. - Documentation of emergency evacuation drills for all passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus shall be maintained in a log containing the following information: the signature of the person conducting the drill. |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-9.5(i) | Based on Complaint 21843: Ensure that the driver of the school bus conducts two emergency evacuation drills annually. - The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus. |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-9.4(a)(2) | Based on Complaint 21843: Ensure that each driver of a Type I or Type II School Bus possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in a least a Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement. - If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall ensure that each driver of such a vehicle possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in at least Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement, as required by the MVC for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle, or an out-of-State equivalent license, as approved by the MVC. |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-221 | Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. Based on Complaint 21843: Center must cease transportation until the center meets DCF and MVC regulations to transport children to and from the center. - Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations. |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(f)(1) | Based on Complaint 21843: Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including record of semi-annual emergency evacuation drills. - Documentation of emergency evacuation drills for all passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus shall be maintained in a log containing the following information: the date of the drill. |
| 2022-05-17 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-11 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-01 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-11 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on Complaint 20029# Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2022-01-06 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-06 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-14 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-24 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-20 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-02 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-21 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-17 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-17 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-11 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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