Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Perth Amboy, NJ
· Middlesex County
380 Hall Avenue,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 376-6060
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140900014
License Issued
Sep 23, 2026
Active Through
Sep 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
S.E. Shull Middle School's mission is to proactively ensure all students reach their maximum potential and become
life-long learners,by guaranteeing that all students learn the curriculum,
build strong character, and demonstrate positive behavior.
life-long learners,by guaranteeing that all students learn the curriculum,
build strong character, and demonstrate positive behavior.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | Verify Closure | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2025-02-03 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-12-04 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-12-20 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-11-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-09-13 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-08-03 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-06-22 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | 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 renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the fire drill log includes the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Maintain on file signatures from all staff attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Maintain on file signatures from all staff attesting to the receipt of the release of children policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(l) | Maintain on file signatures from all staff attesting to the receipt of the social media policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. - 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. |
| 2023-04-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-02-22 | Space Evaluation | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2022-12-14 | 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 2 named staff members. - 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. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire for 2 named staff members. - 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. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff provide their signature attesting to the training on required PD forms. - 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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-12-14 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - 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). |
| 2022-12-12 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-12 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-02-25 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-02-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-02-16 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-01-18 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2021-12-14 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2021-10-25 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-03-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2020-02-26 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-01-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-12-10 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-06-05 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
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