Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Ring Around The Rosie
Island Heights, NJ
· Ocean County
218 Garfield Ave,
Island Heights, NJ 08732
Quick Facts
Capacity
59 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 674-6611
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
15RIN0001
License Issued
Aug 23, 2026
Active Through
Aug 23, 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
Thank you for choosing Ring Around the Rosie for your child's Day Care Center. All children ages 2 1/2 through 5 years are welcomed at our center. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask. We are here to help you with your child.
Our goal is to teach your children through play how to socialize, express themselves, and to be proud of their accomplishments in a Safe and Happy Environment. Children are active learners, and will be taught through hands-on involvement. All interactions that your child will experience while attending Ring Around the Rosie will be positive in nature.
Our positive guidance and discipline will always be in a gentle but firm manner. We want our children to learn how to express their feelings so that we can help them to learn self esteem. Acceptable behavior and self-control will also be taught. At no time will a child be disciplined for failing to eat, sleep, or soiling themselves.
Ring Around the Rosie Pre-School is located in Island Heights, a quiet town that is approximately one square mile. It is a small boro within Toms River. We have been serving Toms River and the local community for nine years. Ring Around the Rosie is conveniently located one turn off of Route 37 in Toms River.
Our highly trained and professional staff has continued to grow with us for over 10 years. We welcome you to come in and see the school and become part of the Ring Around the Rosie Family.
New students are always welcome to visit our school and join in the fun! Head to the admissions page to download the application form.
Our goal is to teach your children through play how to socialize, express themselves, and to be proud of their accomplishments in a Safe and Happy Environment. Children are active learners, and will be taught through hands-on involvement. All interactions that your child will experience while attending Ring Around the Rosie will be positive in nature.
Our positive guidance and discipline will always be in a gentle but firm manner. We want our children to learn how to express their feelings so that we can help them to learn self esteem. Acceptable behavior and self-control will also be taught. At no time will a child be disciplined for failing to eat, sleep, or soiling themselves.
Ring Around the Rosie Pre-School is located in Island Heights, a quiet town that is approximately one square mile. It is a small boro within Toms River. We have been serving Toms River and the local community for nine years. Ring Around the Rosie is conveniently located one turn off of Route 37 in Toms River.
Our highly trained and professional staff has continued to grow with us for over 10 years. We welcome you to come in and see the school and become part of the Ring Around the Rosie Family.
New students are always welcome to visit our school and join in the fun! Head to the admissions page to download the application form.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-08 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-07 | 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 the center's license renewal. CHRI clearances must be dated after 1/1/2021.7/18/2023 Provide three outstanding CHRI clearances. - 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training and maintains a certificate of completion 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training and maintains a certificate of completion provided by OOL. - 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). |
| 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required Provide training to staff on the correct completion of accident reports. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Provide a Certificate of liability insurance. - 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure all staff have a record of a medical and TB clearance. - 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). |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Ensure that the use zones for the surface are code compliant. - 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's thermos is labeled with their 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. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(4) | Ensure that all sleeping mats are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat or that the mats are disinfected after each use as required. Ensure mats are identifiable to each individual child. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, the center shall provide for each child a crib that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: each mat used for rest and sleep shall be stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1. |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. Diapering surfaces are required to be cleaned and disinfected after each diaper change using a two step cleaning process. Ensure diaper changing tables are cleaned beneath the pads. - 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 |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) | Ensure that children over three months of age wash their hands with soap and running water after diaper change. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) | Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing each child's diaper regardless of whether gloves are worn. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) | Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. - 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 area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation. |
| 2022-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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). |
| 2022-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Upload to NJCCCIS. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-03-09 | 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. Upload to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2021-05-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-09 | Fax | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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