Ring Around The Rosie - Island Heights NJ Temporary Child Care Center

100 GARFIELD AVE , Island Heights NJ 08732
(732) 929-9008

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 15RIN0001
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Aug 23, 2024
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
2023-06-07 2023-08-16 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training and maintains a certificate of completion provided by OOL.
2023-06-07 3A:52-4.8(e)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training and maintains a certificate of completion provided by OOL.
2023-06-07 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-7.6(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required Provide training to staff on the correct completion of accident reports.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Provide a Certificate of liability insurance.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)
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)

Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure all staff have a record of a medical and TB clearance.
2023-06-07 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's thermos is labeled with their name.
2023-06-07 2023-08-16 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(iii)(4)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-06-07 2023-08-16 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)
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

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-06-07 2023-07-18 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)
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

Violation Observed: Ensure that children over three months of age wash their hands with soap and running water after diaper change.

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