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HOPES CAP, Inc Belmont Site
Somerset, NJ
· Somerset County
113 Belmont Drive,
Somerset, NJ 08873
Quick Facts
Capacity
200 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 6 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Free and funded programs
Head Start (free for eligible families)
Federal Head Start program data, as of Oct 2026.
Early Head Start (free for eligible families)
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 795-1576
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140900056
License Issued
Sep 3, 2026
Active Through
Sep 3, 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
HOPES CAP, Inc Belmont Site is a Child Care Center in Somerset NJ, with a maximum capacity of 200 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 6 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-31 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surface is in good repair in room B7. There is a hole in the diapering mat. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-05-16 | 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 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that 7 staff members complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. The provided Universal health form did not have a date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and is signed by the parent. - 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). |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. There was an insect adhesive trap in the bathroom of room B1. At the time of the inspection, the trap was removed. - 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the wash basin is maintained in operating and sanitary condition in room B8. The faucet was splashing out of the sink when the water was turned on. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(1) | Ensure that the center has a working refrigerator in room B6. The classroom refrigerator was registering at 52 degrees. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, centers operating for more than three consecutive hours shall have a working refrigerator. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are in good repair in room B9. The door under the sink is not working properly. - 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that the computer monitor in room B2 is secured to a stable surface. - 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). The caterpillar is missing a plastic screw on the top. - 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | 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. |
| 2022-10-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely in room B5. The toilet seat is loose. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the kitchen sinks is maintained in operating condition in room B5. The sink is slow to drain. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean in room B10. Clean behind the faucet at the sink in the 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that the computer monitor is secured to a stable surface in room B10. - 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2021-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-24 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-25 | Space Evaluation | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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