Child Care Center
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River's Edge Child Care Center
Bridgeton, NJ
· Cumberland County
110-112 Cohansey St,
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Quick Facts
Capacity
203 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 453-0803
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
06RIV0001
License Issued
Jul 29, 2025
Active Through
Jul 29, 2028
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
Gateway Community Action Partnership is the federally-recognized Community Action Program (CAP) for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties in Southern New Jersey. Our service area also includes Cape May, Mercer, and Camden counties.
Since becoming a CAP in 1987, Gateway has helped local people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. More than 50,000 individuals receive the benefits, directly or indirectly, of our services each year.
Since becoming a CAP in 1987, Gateway has helped local people overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. More than 50,000 individuals receive the benefits, directly or indirectly, of our services each year.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-10 | Monitoring,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-01 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-03 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-17 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-11 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-10 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-16 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-11 | Age Change | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. All child care centers seeking to renew their license must ensure all center staff (at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis), including but not limited to sponsors, sponsor representatives and volunteers, obtain a new Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check even if a CHRI was previously completed. Re-fingerprinting is not needed at this time for staff with a CHRI clearance letter dated January 1, 2021 or after if the clearance letter is on file and available for review. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(2) | Ensure that for all staff orientation training provided by an outside source, the center maintains on file the name of the person or organization that provided the training. - 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 another source, the center shall maintain on file documentation of the name of the person or organization that provided the staff development. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. |
| 2021-11-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-26 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-12 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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