Child Care Center
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Son Catchers Learning Center
Somers Point, NJ
· Atlantic County
519 SHORE ROAD,
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (609) 365-8678
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
111200096
License Issued
Apr 1, 2024
Active Through
Apr 1, 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
Son Catchers Learning Center, located conveniently at 519 Shore Road in Somers Point, is now providing a stimulating environment where children can investigate and explore the world around them with encouragement. Working parents can put their minds at ease and focus on the workday, knowing that their children are in a caring, safe, and nurturing environment. Son Catchers Learning Center is a concept driven child care experience, which offers a structured educational program for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, Hours or operation occur from 6:00AM to 7PM, Monday through Friday. Son Catchers develops and provides a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served.
We seek to promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, reading skills based on phonics, social competence skills, and self-esteem. Growing children into their positions takes patience and diligence. It requires commitment to the betterment of the other person. Son Catchers Learning Center provides families with an opportunity for children, to experience comprehensive, value based learning. Our services are safe and secure, providing parents with an excellent place where their children can grasp a foundation for learning focused on family values and student confidence. Rates and information available upon request.
We seek to promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, reading skills based on phonics, social competence skills, and self-esteem. Growing children into their positions takes patience and diligence. It requires commitment to the betterment of the other person. Son Catchers Learning Center provides families with an opportunity for children, to experience comprehensive, value based learning. Our services are safe and secure, providing parents with an excellent place where their children can grasp a foundation for learning focused on family values and student confidence. Rates and information available upon request.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-22 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-11 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-28 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-31 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-03-31 | 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. Pertains to 2 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-03-31 | 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 |
| 2022-03-31 | 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. - 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). |
| 2022-03-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. Pertains to Building #2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-03-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.6(c)(1)(iv)(2) | Ensure that the center provides one of the four monitoring options listed in the manual, including using an interior door that has uncovered and unobstructed windows or cutouts. - For rooms and areas used by children, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(e), the following monitoring requirements shall apply: the center shall equip every room or area designated for use by children, except for kitchen and toilet facilities, with one of the following options in order to promote maximum visibility and audibility: at least one interior door leading to every room designated for use by children, which shall meet one of the following conditions, provided that such conditions are not in conflict with applicable provisions of the NJUCC and the NJUFC: have uncovered and unobstructed windows or cutouts. |
| 2022-03-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center to include children sleeping in the crib room. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2021-06-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-24 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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