Children's Center for Learning of South Amboy
Quick Facts
Missing details such as transportation? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (732) 727-7373Reviews
My grandson attended the Children's Center since he was only 6 months old. The staff here are amazing and very hard working. My grandson received a great education from this school and had so much fun. He attends their summer camp every year and he honestly hates to leave to early when I pick him up. This really is a great school for all ages. It is not run by a corporation, you will always see Lisa here, the owner, who cares about each and every one of these kids as if they were her own. Great facility if you are looking for childcare.
I am been an employee at this school for nine years. Throughout my nine years at this school I have seen my owner help parents out continuously. There has been many times when parents have run into financial hardships and the owner has worked with them. It is a very unfair assessment to say she only cares about money. The truth is she attempts to charge the lowest possible fee to assure that struggling families can afford QUALITY childcare while they work. She is attempting to run a business and when people think they can make their own policies and rules it makes it hard for her to do that. I have seen this woman buy children in her school clothes and shoes because they didn't have. This is a women who donates Christmas gifts to at least 5 needy families during Christmas time. This is a woman who would give you the shirt off her back if she could. It really is disgusting to me that someone who obviously doesn't know the owner would attempt to paint such a ugly and very untrue picture of who this woman really is.
This school should be shut down. Owner's treat parents like scum. They only care about money. Owner's are very nasty and cold hearted people. I never missed a payment n had a complaint which was meet by saying to me to find another school. Please read and DO NOT send your children to this place.
I completely agree with the previous review. It's sad that it's dated over two years ago and things still haven't changed! The disregard for parent feedback is incredible. Yes, the kids are learning, but by a militaristic attitude. Children need to enjoy their childhood and not worry about schedules and not finishing your lunch/snack because they didn't have enough time! I would rather they take extra time with meals then to let a child go the day without finishing their food. This is just one issue of many! If you are thinking of sending your child here, please proceed with caution and have a back up plan just in case!
This school shouldn't even be able to get ratings. All the care about is collecting their money. They don't respect the parents and also when you do complain or voice your opinion they down grade you by saying your a bad parent. Will never ever recommend this school to any of my friends or family.
Write a Review
Write a review about Children's Center for Learning of South Amboy. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
About the Provider
Here at the CCL we have a very warm, loving & caring staff. We are all very family-oriented and take a lot of pride in what we do here with the children. We have plenty of windows, so it's very bright and airy,but most of all, we are not only a daycare center, but an educational facility!!! We were just received a 4 Star Rating out of 5 through Grow NJ Kids, a State rating program.
We are a daycare center and we run a full day preschool/kindergarten program with the Highscope Curriculum. We just completed two years with the State of NJ in the Grown NJ Kids rating program and recieved a 4 star out of 5. We are only the second school in MIddlesex County to receive a 4 star and above. We are a family owned business and take pride in what we do. Each child in our program we treat as if they were one of our own. We have been in business for over 11.5 years. Most of our staff members have their CDA License or have their 4 year degree. Please call for a walk through and see for yourself.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-17 | Life Safety Modification,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-09 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate with the correct use code 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. |
| 2023-03-03 | 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. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served in room 1. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove the garbage can blocking the emergency exit in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Provide adequate lighting in the emergency exit stairwell in room 3. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Secure the kitchen set in room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that the urinal in the basement is 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. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Secure railing leading downstairs to the wall. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) | Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after diaper change. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately |
| 2022-03-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Touch up chipped paint on baseboard in Room #4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2022-03-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-13 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Providers in ZIP Code 08879
Looking for infant care?