Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Washington Township KinderCare
Sewell, NJ
· Gloucester County
456 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd,
Sewell, NJ 08080
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 589-5119
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
08KIN0001
License Issued
Dec 4, 2024
Active Through
Dec 4, 2027
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
Welcome to the Washington Township KinderCare in Washington Township, NJ. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at Washington Township KinderCare, we consider us to be an extension of your family. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will also have the support from a team of early care and education specialists who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-25 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-27 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-26 | Monitoring,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-09 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-01 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-09 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-13 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-23 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-05 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-16 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-06-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on complaint 22167, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on complaint 22167, ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served, as a named staff forcefully pulled a child by the arm from under the outdoor play climber. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation in the infant room. - 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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2023-06-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair toilet in room 6. - 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. |
| 2023-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete training on understanding center operations, policies and procedures as it pertains to difficult behaviors and expulsion policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on information, retrain all staff on center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times as in room 5 staff counted the roster sheet to provide the number of children receiving care and in room 6 staff indicated 15 children were receiving care when there were 14 children present. - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(ii) | Ensure that infants provided with supervised tummy time do not use boppy pillows. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall ensure infants have age-appropriate, supervised tummy time at least twice per day. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by children in room 7 before being given to another child. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that cups are removed when children are walking. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served in room 7, wherein children were walking while chewing on toys, throwing toys, hitting other children and climbing on furniture and staff did not intervene. Additionally there is a named child in the classroom who punches, kicks and throws toys and management has not supported the child or staff with guidance or behavioral intervention aside from removing the child for a short time for a "walk" to then be returned to the classroom to begin the excessive behaviors again. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-05-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(12) | Ensure that all staff complete training on including children with special needs in the center's program. - Topics of orientation training shall include including children with special needs in the center’s program. |
| 2023-04-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, ensure that the needs of the children are met at all times throughout the center, including ensuring that the children are properly cleaned as needed. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Staff were reported to yell at the children. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Based on information, ensure that incident reports are completed as required. - 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: the name of the injured child. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-2.6(c) | Based on information, ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations, including complying with all remedial actions as required. - Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators. |
| 2022-12-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-17 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-17 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(7) | Based on complaint 21444, retrain all staff on the use of positive methods of guidance. The staff are using elevated and harsh tones when speaking with children or to get their attention. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6. |
| 2022-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the playground. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for 5 minutes or less. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center, including during transitions from the playground. Two named staff failed to properly count the children when coming in from the playground, leaving the named child unsupervised for 5 minutes or less. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2022-09-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(a)(3) | Based on information, ensure that adequate policies and procedures for the release of children are adhered to at all times. A named staff did not document or inform other staff that a different adult would be picking up a named child. A second named staff did not understand the center's dismissal policies and procedures and failed to check the named adult's identification and failed to ensure that the named adult was authorized to pick up the named child. Two additional named staff failed to confirm which of 2 named children were to be picked up and sent the wrong named child to be released. The second named staff failed to confirm that the correct named child was released to the named adult and allowed the named child and the named adult to leave the center. The center shall proved documentation indicating the disciplinary action taken for the named staff, accompanied by an incident report. - The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(6) | Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on adequate policies and procedures for the release of children, including adequate procedures for the dismissal of children when individuals unfamiliar to the center staff come to pick up the children. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5. |
| 2022-09-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-01 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-29 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain the named staff on the center's supervision policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on report, retrain the 2 named staff on the center's policies and procedures for feeding infants. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained on the outdoor play area. Children ranging in ages from 18 months to 4 years old were observed climbing on and under the picnic tables while staff spoke to each other and did not intervene until informed of the concerns by the licensing inspector. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris along the perimeter of the building and from the outdoor play areas. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition. Repair the gates, secure the fence and ensure the metal fencing is free of rust. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on report, ensure that the center's policies and procedures for feeding infants are adhered to by staff at all times, including ensuring that the correct bottles are provided to the children. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. A named staff failed to wipe the nose of a child that was dripping with nasal secretions even after it was pointed out twice by the inspector. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Based on report, ensure that all bottles are labeled as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-05-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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