Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Saint Paul's Tender Care Nursery
Ocean Grove, NJ
· Monmouth County
80 Embury Avenue,
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 775-2265
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
13SAI0002
License Issued
Mar 19, 2026
Active Through
Mar 19, 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
Tender Care Nursery provides a high quality academic experience for your child in a supportive loving environment. At Tender Care, your child will be encouraged to reach his/her full potential. Your child's self-esteem and communication skills will be further developed through a variety of activities.
The days are structured to promote a love for learning and time for friendship. Our goal is for your child to become independent, responsible and confident when they graduate and move onto kindergarten. Our classrooms are spacious and engaging. Our program is limited by design, giving each child an opportunity for individual attention. The children will experience hands on learning in Math, Science and Reading Readiness. Tender Care Nursery's daily schedule also includes circle time, worship, art music, dramatic play and group exercise. Tender Care has an outdoor playground and a gymnasium, to exercise in during inclement weather.
The days are structured to promote a love for learning and time for friendship. Our goal is for your child to become independent, responsible and confident when they graduate and move onto kindergarten. Our classrooms are spacious and engaging. Our program is limited by design, giving each child an opportunity for individual attention. The children will experience hands on learning in Math, Science and Reading Readiness. Tender Care Nursery's daily schedule also includes circle time, worship, art music, dramatic play and group exercise. Tender Care has an outdoor playground and a gymnasium, to exercise in during inclement weather.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-28 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Ensure all plans are complete and signed and all medications indicated are accessible. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Provide one outstanding CARI - 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | 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. Provide 3 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | 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. Provide 1 outstanding Universal Health Form. - 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) |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required. Provide complete report, certificate and diagram. - 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 |
| 2023-01-06 | 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. |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(9) | Ensure that staff designated to perform health care procedures are trained in doing so and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. |
| 2022-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) | Ensure that all radiators, steam and hot water pipes under the sinks have protective covers and are maintained in good condition. - Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device. |
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy. Secure all televisions, monitors and microwaves. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Paint the bookcase in room #3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2021-12-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-25 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-22 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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