Child Care Center
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Orchard Hill Before & After School Care
Skillman, NJ
· Somerset County
244 Orchard Road & 265 Burnt Hill Road,
Skillman, NJ 08558
Quick Facts
Capacity
231 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 497-9622
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140700126
License Issued
Sep 28, 2026
Active Through
Sep 28, 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
Orchard Hill Elementary School is home to students in preschool through second grade. We are devoted to meeting the needs of primary age children and implementing learning experiences that will start all children on a successful learning path.
The teachers and staff ensure positive learning environments that promote and value discovery, academic success and parental involvement. Literacy, numeracy, inquiry and character education are the foundations of all learning at our school. Our differentiated approach to instruction includes large group, small group and individual conferring that promotes student growth in developmentally appropriate ways.
In line with the philosophy of Responsive Classroom we believe that social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community is paramount for optimal student learning.
To learn more about our school and staff, follow the links in the left column. The links across the top of the page provide access to important information about the school district, our school, staff, PTA, parent information and our staff webpages. If you are unable to find something on our website, please feel free to contact Principal Scotti who will work to get the requested information to you.
The teachers and staff ensure positive learning environments that promote and value discovery, academic success and parental involvement. Literacy, numeracy, inquiry and character education are the foundations of all learning at our school. Our differentiated approach to instruction includes large group, small group and individual conferring that promotes student growth in developmentally appropriate ways.
In line with the philosophy of Responsive Classroom we believe that social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community is paramount for optimal student learning.
To learn more about our school and staff, follow the links in the left column. The links across the top of the page provide access to important information about the school district, our school, staff, PTA, parent information and our staff webpages. If you are unable to find something on our website, please feel free to contact Principal Scotti who will work to get the requested information to you.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours9:30am-3:50pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-09-14 | Email,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-15 | Email,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-26 | Email,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-27 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-16 | Email,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-27 | Email,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-25 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-12 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-30 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-02-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-02-07 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-01-04 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-12-04 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-12-01 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-11-29 | Age Change | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-10-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-09-07 | Space Evaluation | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-07-26 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-06-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-17 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-03 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free. - 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 the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free. |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. |
| 2023-03-22 | 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 for 2 new 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. |
| 2023-03-22 | 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 for 2 new staff. - 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). |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. The Afternoon session did not conduct a fire drill for the months of Dec. and Jan. - 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. |
| 2023-03-22 | 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 for the Afternoon Session. - 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. |
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that the center removes all indoor hazards. Ensure that the emergency light in the hallway outside of room 4 is operable. - 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. |
| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-03-21 | Renewal | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-02-22 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-01-19 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-01-05 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-12-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-11-14 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-11-03 | Space Evaluation | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-10-06 | New Sponsor | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-10-06 | New Sponsor | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was 1 staff member in the cafeteria with 31 children in the afternoon program. - 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 |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member. A staff member was who does not have a completed CHRI is with the children during pick up time. - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member from the Department of Human Services, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2022-10-06 | 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. |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual for the afternoon program. - 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. |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual for the afternoon program. - 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. |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that 4 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). |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire for the afternoon program. - 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). |
| 2022-10-06 | 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 for the afternoon program. - 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. |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities for both the morning and afternoon programs. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan, and that two are present when required. The special care plan states that Benedryl is required and the medication was not available at the program. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2022-10-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(i) | Ensure that staff are aware of the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. The 1st aid kit that was used on the playground needs a cold compress. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies. |
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