Child Care Center
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Jerry Davis Early Childhood Center
Manville, NJ
· Somerset County
141 S Main Street,
Manville, NJ 08835
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 725-2266
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
18JER0001
License Issued
Mar 24, 2026
Active Through
Mar 24, 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
The mission of the Jerry Davis Center for Children and Families(JDCCF) is to ensure every individual's optimal growth and development. JDCCF's comprehensive, interdisciplinary programs are designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children who have a diverse range of abilities. These programs are staffed by dedicated professionals including teachers who may be licensed and certified in both early childhood and special education. We challenge, nurture, respect, support and inspire all participants and staff to excel and achieve their personal best.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes 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). |
| 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that 1 staff 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). |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-01-04 | 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 for 1 child.chi - 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) |
| 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center and a safe walking distance. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2023-01-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. The surfacing is lifting at the edges causing a tripping hazard. - 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. |
| 2023-01-04 | 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. |
| 2022-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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