Child Care Center
Harborview Child Care Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
· Middlesex County
45 MARKET STREET,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 442-7190
Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
12HAR0004
License Issued
Feb 18, 2025
License Expiration
Feb 18, 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
H arborview Child Care Center opened its doors in 1998. The Center is a co-sponsored program between the Metuchen Edison Woodbridge South Amboy YMCA and The First Presbyterian Church of Perth Amboy. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Center operates from September through August for children 21 months to 5 years of age. Harborview Child Care Center is under contract with the Perth Amboy School District and the State of New Jersey to provide preschool services to all 3 and 4 year old residents of Perth Amboy. There are four rooms in operation with the present capacity to serve 60 children per day. Harborview Child Care Center earned NAEYC accreditation in April, 2011. Programs: The children are grouped by three different ages: 2’s, 3's and 4’s. Each group is situated in separate areas of the Center where specialized programs have been designed based upon the needs of each specific age group.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-01 | Renewal,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-05 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers in the hall 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor in room 204. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean vents in the bathroom in room 204. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-08-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair.Clean tall mirror in room 206. - 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. |
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in bathrooms of classrooms 205 and 204. - 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. |
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required throughout center. Paint all walls that have chipping paint.Paint all baseboards that have chipping paint. - 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. |
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. A staff member was observed using hand sanitizer instead of hand washing before lunch. - 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 before intake of food. |
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. A staff member was observed not washing hands before serving lunch. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-03-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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