Thinking Out Of The Box Learning Center Inc
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📞 (215) 477-7400Reviews
I was a returning parent as my young adults attended this facility in 2014 so I had history with them, but it is nothing like it was before. The owner is 'nice' but she's not on site every day. There is a huge turnover with her staff. They switch them out so frequently it makes you wonder is it the staff or management. As soon as the children get comfortable with one teacher, she gets fired and is being replaced with someone else. And the staff that's been there for a long term are belligerent and obnoxious. Very unprofessional. They approach parents if something happens with their child or a family member at the center and point out parents to other parents creating a very dangerous environment, not just for other staff members but also the children, instead of allowing management to address any issues. The act like they are doing you a favor to care for your child, when they are being paid to do so. If you are a working parent, definitely don't send your child here. They close for every little thing. The center has AC but if it's hot outside they are closed for the day. A staff member has asthma, they are closed. Random electrical or water issues, always arise and then they are closed. AND YOU STILL HAVE TO PAY YOUR FULL TUITION. The parents are the only ones being inconvenienced. 10/10 will NOT recommend.
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:15 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:15 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:15 AM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:15 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:15 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/21/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for child #1, child #2 and child #3. The files did not contain verification of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The service reports will be completed and given to the child's enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/21/25, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #3. The file only contained one written, nonfamily reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Another reference will be obtained and filed for staff member #3. |
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| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 07/21/25, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #1 and staff member #2. The files did not contain verification of the NSOR clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will obtain and file the NSOR clearances for staff #1 and staff #2, and they will not work with the children until the clearances are received. |
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| 2025-06-12 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/2024, the Certification Representative review Staff #3 content of records, and the content of records did not include an initial Health Assessment upon hire. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All new staff will be required to show proof of initial health assessment less than 12 months old upon hire. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/29/2024, the Certification Representative review Staff #1, Staff # 2, and Staff #3, content of records, and the content of records did not include two letters of references upon hire. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon Hire staff will be required to have 2 non family letters of reference before working in direct contact of children. |
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| 2024-07-31 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/31/2024, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #4 content of records and the content of records of Staff #4 did not have the correct FBI Clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 4may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff will maintain updated Clearances according to Chapter 3490 and will be removed immediately if any clearance is out date. |
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| 2024-03-08 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-03-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/29/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 was required to complete the remaining training hours that were on file during inspection. |
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| 2023-06-29 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/29/2023, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member number 2 file contained a valid current New Jersey Stat Drivers License. The staff member's file did not contain New Jersey CPSL clearances. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 2may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 was immediately removed from the facility. I was unaware of how to obtain out of state clearances and once the information was received all clearances were immediately submitted and staff person will return if clearances are admissible. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5) Description: Designated release persons Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #3 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee Agreements will have the designated persons that children will be released to |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7) Description: Services considered extra Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee Agreements will complete all areas even if not applicable to the program. |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1) Description: Child's name, birth date Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3.3.2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 emergency contact form did not include the child's birthdate. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed with all information required |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the work address of the enrolling parent. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did list the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed with all information required |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section regarding the child's disability Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed with all information required |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022 , 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the child's health insurance policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed with all information required |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was signed and dated 2.14.2021. There were no updated review signatures on this form. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed with all information required |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was signed and dated on 2/14/2021. There were no updates of reviews signed and dated on this form. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fee Agreement Forms will be updated every 6 months |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/20222, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #4 file contained an emergency form that did not address the section regarding parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency Contact forms will be completed with all information required |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain 12 hours of annual child care training. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All Staff persons will be required to maintain 12 clock hours annually in their files |
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| 2022-03-03 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/3/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain an written staff evaluation. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff files will always have annual written evaluations |
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