Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Washington Kid Care & Learning Center
Washington, NJ
· Warren County
70-72 East Washington Avenue,
Washington, NJ 07882
Quick Facts
Capacity
83 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 689-1777
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
21WAS0007
License Issued
Jun 17, 2026
Active Through
Jun 17, 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
Welcome to Washington Kid Care & Learning Center
Those first social experiences are some of the most significant in life. They help define who your children become. Few decisions are more important than where you choose your child to make these early discoveries. Here at Washington Kid Care & Learning Center, we have designed an environment for your child that influences learning and life in a cheerful and meaningful way. A place where you can be confident in your Child Care decision and your child can be confident in their budding abilities.
We are committed to helping every child reach higher. Your children will have an introduction to structured yet flexible learning programs. They will benefit from the highest standards and our unique approach to nurturing expanding minds.
Our Center has established guidelines that comply with both New Jersey State licensing standards and national accreditation criteria and it also reflect input from our teachers and parents. Our Programs described on this web site, are to help provide a clear description of what parents may expect at Washington Kid Care. Our goal is to provide exemplary child care services to all our families.
Those first social experiences are some of the most significant in life. They help define who your children become. Few decisions are more important than where you choose your child to make these early discoveries. Here at Washington Kid Care & Learning Center, we have designed an environment for your child that influences learning and life in a cheerful and meaningful way. A place where you can be confident in your Child Care decision and your child can be confident in their budding abilities.
We are committed to helping every child reach higher. Your children will have an introduction to structured yet flexible learning programs. They will benefit from the highest standards and our unique approach to nurturing expanding minds.
Our Center has established guidelines that comply with both New Jersey State licensing standards and national accreditation criteria and it also reflect input from our teachers and parents. Our Programs described on this web site, are to help provide a clear description of what parents may expect at Washington Kid Care. Our goal is to provide exemplary child care services to all our families.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-06 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the current Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) | Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, the child is secured in the seat. An infant was sliding out of a bouncer chair, and the staff was able to intervene and secure the child with the safety belt. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. |
| 2023-04-03 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area, including the deflated balls, and rust on bikes. - 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | In the first stall in the boys bathroom, ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2023-04-03 | 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure that all staff files have all required documents including a signed application and criminal disclosure statement. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. There is 1 staff's signature is missing. - 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and signed and stamped by a doctor and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - 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) |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There is staff missing orientation training. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-04-03 | 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - 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. |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2023-02-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(d)(1) | Ensure that there is at least one staff physically present in the room or area where children are napping and they are able to summon additional staff members without leaving the room in Room 8. - At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In Room 12, one staff was present with 7 toddlers. This grouping of children requires two staff. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. - The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. This shall include an annual re-orientation training. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-10-17 | 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. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2021-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-30 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-20 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-16 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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