Child Care Center
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Williamstown HeadStart
Williamstown, NJ
· Gloucester County
245 Glassboro Rd ST. MATTHEWS COMMUNITY CENTER,
Williamstown, NJ 08094
Quick Facts
Capacity
119 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 262-9438
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
08WIL0003
License Issued
Sep 15, 2026
Active Through
Sep 15, 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
Gateway Head Start/EHS offers a school readiness program for children ages 0-5 at locations throughtout Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem and Mercer counties in New Jersey, as well as the Germantown-Lehigh section of Philadelphia, Pa. Transportation is available at many sites. Services may be free to eligible families. Refer to the list below for locations and ages served.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-21 | 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center submits 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | 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). |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff and maintained on file at the center. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure CHRIs are completed and maintained on file at the center. - 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2022-12-20 | 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. |
| 2022-07-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-17 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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