Child Care Center
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YKids at South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River, NJ
· Ocean County
419 Dover Road,
South Toms River, NJ 08757
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age range (listing information)
6 - 13 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC115611
License Issued
Sep 9, 2026
Active Through
Sep 9, 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
YKids at South Toms River Elementary School is a Child Care Center in South Toms River NJ, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 6 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Thursday, 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM; Friday, 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-28 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-05-13 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-04-09 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-03-06 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-01-22 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-11-27 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-10-31 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-09-11 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-08-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-06-29 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) | Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child. - 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation of education and experience for an AM and a PM program supervisor. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(e) | Ensure that the director completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. - Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d). |
| 2023-05-16 | 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. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Provide documentation of medical clearance and results of a Mantoux test. - 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). |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan, and that two are present when required. Ensure additional required medication is available. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-02-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2021-12-21 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
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