Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Linda Dechen Early Learning Center
Vineland, NJ
· Cumberland County
237 W Chestnut Ave,
Vineland, NJ 08360
Quick Facts
Capacity
109 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 692-7239
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
06LIN0001
License Issued
Mar 24, 2025
Active Through
Mar 24, 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
Gateway Community Action Partnership is the federally-recognized Community Action Program (CAP) for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties in Southern New Jersey. Our service area also includes Cape May, Mercer, and Camden counties.
Since becoming a CAP in 1987, Gateway has helped local people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. More than 50,000 individuals receive the benefits, directly or indirectly, of our services each year.
Since becoming a CAP in 1987, Gateway has helped local people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. More than 50,000 individuals receive the benefits, directly or indirectly, of our services each year.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | 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 |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. - 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 |
| 2023-02-28 | 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | 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). |
| 2023-02-28 | 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | 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.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. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. - 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. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2023-02-28 | 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection the fire box was reading trouble. It was confirmed that the center is being monitored; however, repairs are needed to ensure the fire box is fully functional. - 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii)(1) | Ensure that the center chooses an alternate indoor location within a safe walking distance of the center. - 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 select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Ensure stained ceiling tiles are replaced in room 5. - 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. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(1) | Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children. At the time of the inspection the hallways and room 6 were not able to be maintained at 68 degrees. The center will need to remain closed until all areas used by children can be maintained at a minimum of 68 degrees. - Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms. |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Ensure the large climber is free from rust on the stairs and main platform. - 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. |
| 2021-07-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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