Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
PRAHD-Family Friendly Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
· Middlesex County
51 First Street,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age range (listing information)
6 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12PRA0001
License Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Active Through
Mar 19, 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
PRAHD-Family Friendly Center is a Child Care Center in Perth Amboy NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-10 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2025-02-10 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2025-02-03 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-11-13 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-09-19 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-09-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-09-10 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-08-06 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-07-03 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-05-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-04-09 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | 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. Chri needed for 1 named staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(2) | Ensure that program supervisor complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include special needs programming and program development. |
| 2023-01-12 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center disinfects tables as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Two step procedure is required. Step 1. - Sanitiation - this was OK. There was no disinfecting step done at the time of inspection. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. |
| 2023-01-11 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-11-04 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-09-23 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-06-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. It was observed that 32 children were present with 2 staff. - 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 |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Update to include new and volunteer staff. - 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). |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 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. |
| 2022-04-01 | 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. |
| 2022-03-30 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-03-30 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-10-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-09-24 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-05-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-03-19 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-02-10 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-01-09 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-12-30 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-11-14 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2018-09-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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