Washington Kid Care & Learning Center - Washington NJ Temporary Child Care Center

70-72 E WASHINGTON AVE , Washington NJ 07882
(908) 689-1777

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 21WAS0007
  • Capacity: 83
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jun 17, 2024
  • 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: Lori Harrje (Lharrje@cjfhc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-6.3(a)(4)
All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.

Violation Observed: In the toddler room, ensure that food provided by the center is stored, prepared and served in a sanitary manner.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-5.3(o)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-3.6(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-7.6(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Complete accident reports as required.
2023-04-03 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-5.3(p)
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.

Violation Observed: Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area, including the deflated balls, and rust on bikes.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-03 2023-05-05 3A:52-6.5(b)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-04-03 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)
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)

Violation Observed: 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.

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