Child Care Center
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Saint Joseph Child Development Center
Camden, NJ
· Camden County
17 CHURCH STREET,
Camden, NJ 08105
Quick Facts
Capacity
124 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 963-9202
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
04SAI0007
License Issued
Dec 23, 2024
Active Through
Dec 23, 2027
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
Saint Joseph Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in CAMDEN NJ, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-28 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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). |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire for 2 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) | Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area in the trailer. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times in room 3 and in the hallway between rooms 3 and 5. - 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. |
| 2022-11-04 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed in the trailer. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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