Child Care Center
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Holding Hands Family Child Care and Play Center
Mullica Hill, NJ
· Gloucester County
138 Tomlin Station Rd,
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 467-6811
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
08HOL0001
License Issued
Aug 26, 2026
Active Through
Aug 26, 2029
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
Experts tell us that children learn best through active, imaginative, hands-on activities (in other words, "play"). That is what the Play & Learn Center at Holding Hands is all about - growing the minds and bodies of young children through fun and engaging classes and programs. Explore the options below for more information on the wide variety of music, movement, language, sports, dance and karate programs we offer.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-18 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-15 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-27 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 1 staff completes 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Submit at least 2 current first aid and CPR certifications for staff. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes, submits 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). |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center submits a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in the 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Submit 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts and submits fire drills that are conducted 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 and submits at least two lockdown drill 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)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the hallways, wherein a closet that contained paint and cleaners was unlocked. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. - 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(2) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of email, text messages and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents. A child in room O was observed playing with a staff's personal phone in the hallway. At the time of the inspection, the center took immediate corrective action. This violation was cited and abated. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents. |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide additional resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-30 | Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-18 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure updated CHRIs are completed for 6 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Upload to NJCCIS - 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(i) | Upload to NJCCIS - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the incident. |
| 2022-02-25 | Monitoring,Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-25 | Monitoring,Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-07 | Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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