Child Care Center
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KCE Champions LLC at Lanoka Harbor
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
· Ocean County
281 Manchester Ave,
Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (848) 374-5373
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC114225
License Issued
Sep 10, 2025
Active Through
Sep 10, 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
KCE Champions LLC at Lanoka Harbor is a Child Care Center in Lanoka Harbor NJ, with a maximum capacity of 84 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:45 AM - 05:45 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Tuesday06:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Wednesday06:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Thursday06:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Friday06:45 AM - 05:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-11-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-10-15 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-04-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-03-17 | Age Change,New Sponsor | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-03-17 | Age Change,New Sponsor | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.10(b)(1) | Ensure that the center notifies the OOL by the next working day of any injuries or illnesses that occur at the center that results in a child being seen by the school nurse and provides documentation to OOL within one week. - The director, sponsor, or sponsor representative shall report the following occurrences to the Office of Licensing by the next working day after the center learns of the occurrence and shall submit documentation to the Office of Licensing within one week of the occurrence of the incident, the occurrence of an injury or illness while under the center’s supervision that results in a child visiting the emergency room. |
| 2023-01-23 | 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). |
| 2023-01-23 | 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. 1 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. |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-05-25 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-04-25 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all 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). |
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - 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). |
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. upload at least 2 staff members. - 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. - 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 not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-04-25 | 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. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-01-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-01-06 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-11-30 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-10-08 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-03-09 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-02-06 | Initial | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-01-06 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-11-22 | Initial | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-10-08 | Initial | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-08-08 | Initial | No | POPS Inspection |
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