The Children of the King Academy - Long Branch NJ Regular Child Care Center

167 CEDAR AVE , LONG BRANCH NJ 07740
(732) 571-2223

About the Provider

Description: Children of the King Academy offers a loving, secure, enriched environment. Our caring staff gives individual attention and support to each child in our care. Our school is small enough for us to know each child well and for them to know how much we truly care about them.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 13CHI0005
  • Capacity: 59
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 22, 2025
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Vasu Nacha (vnacha@preventchildabusenj.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2022-04-29 2022-04-29 3A:52-2.1(b)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.
2022-04-08 2022-04-27 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace stained tiles in room 8/9.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Ensure there is a working vent in the bathroom in classroom #3.
2022-04-08 2022-08-17 3A:52-5.3(a)(17)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all televisions, computers, and shelving are secured to a stable surface. Ensure the shelves the classrooms are secured.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(7)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Remove the blue rocker from the playground as it is not for commercial use.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-5.3(b)(1)
Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Paint the outside picnic tables.
2022-04-08 2022-08-17 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2022-04-08 2022-05-27 3A:52-5.3(a)(19)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Replace the changing pad in room #3.
2022-04-08 2022-06-08 3A:52-5.3(d)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all radiators, steam and hot water pipes have protective covers and are maintained in good condition. Ensure the sink pipe in room #2 is covered.
2021-12-08 2022-04-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. (ceiling tile room 6)
2021-12-08 2022-04-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. (ceiling vent room 8)
2021-04-29 2021-06-29 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(i)
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 is located in a building constructed after 1978.

Violation Observed: Provide a lead paint assessment for Room # 2 - new classroom space.

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