Child Care Center
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Repauno PreSchool Day Care Center, Inc.
Gibbstown, NJ
· Gloucester County
171 North Repauno Avenue,
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Quick Facts
Capacity
111 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 423-3222
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
08REP0001
License Issued
Sep 29, 2026
Active Through
Sep 29, 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
Repauno PreSchool Day Care Center, Inc. is a Child Care Center in Gibbstown NJ, with a maximum capacity of 111 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-09 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-07 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-05 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) | Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) | Ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face, wherein children in rooms 2, 4 and 5 had blankets covering their faces during nap time. Staff took immediate action to remove blankets from children's faces. - For early childhood programs, the center shall provide opportunities for daily rest and sleep as follows: for children from 13 to 18 months of age, the center shall provide daily rest and sleep according to the child's physical needs and ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face. |
| 2023-04-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 6. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repaint the wall by the door in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Remove the water on the emergency exit steps. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | 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, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(ii) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center submits documentation to the Office of Licensing of a previous lead paint inspection conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, indicating the center is free of lead-based paint hazards. |
| 2023-01-20 | 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). |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff including sponsor representative 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. |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that 13 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. |
| 2022-12-30 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Discontinue using little slides on top of indoor plat cubes. - 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head including bug bites and scratches. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Submit the current Staff Records Checklist. - 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). |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure 3 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Submit 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Submit a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintain 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts and submits 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) | Submit a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. - Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are clean in room 1. - 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 surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup n room 1 is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center uses a commercial disinfectant in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repaint the top of the Dutch door in room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play areas are rust free. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-08-17 | 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair the hole and crack in the plastic climbing wall attached to the tall piece of climbing equipment in the big play area. - 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. |
| 2022-04-01 | Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-13 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-26 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-26 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-06 | Life Safety | No | Center Inspection |
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