Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Phillipsburg Head Start
Phillipsburg, NJ
· Warren County
535 Fisher Avenue,
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 454-5936
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
21PHI0003
License Issued
May 6, 2024
Active Through
May 6, 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
NORWESCAP’s mission is to improve the lives of low income individuals and families in need in Northwest New Jersey.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering the children's bathroom in Room 1. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Clean and maintain the children's bathroom in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets and wash basins are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace the toilet seat in room 2. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean and maintain the mechanical ventilation in the children's bathroom in room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure that food provided by the center is stored in a sanitary manner in room 1. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are locked and inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, toxic substances were accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in room 2. The staff took immediate action by locking the cabinet door. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair/replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 1.(Center emailed a picture of the replaced ceiling tile). - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets and wash basins are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Replace the toilet seat in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by children in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean and maintain the mechanical ventilation in the children's bathroom in room 1. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - 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. |
| 2021-05-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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