Over The Rainbow Nursery School & Day Care Center

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.2based on state inspection data
Capacity22
Est. price$1,059/mo

Contact information

Address303 Route 47 S, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210

CityCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210

CountyCape May

Phone609-886-4661

Operating details

Capacity22

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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303 Route 47 S, Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/6/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk2/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file.

    Ensure that a written outline of daily activities is maintained on file. Regulation: Prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  2. High risk2/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide a CHRI background clearance for 1 named staff.

    Provide a CHRI background clearance for 1 named staff. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  3. High risk2/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide an updated orientation training for 1 named staff.

    Provide an updated orientation training for 1 named staff. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  4. Medium risk2/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure toys are age appropriate for the ages served.

    Ensure toys are age appropriate for the ages served. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  5. Medium risk2/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(4) — Ensure that snacks are served as required.

    Ensure that snacks are served as required. Regulation: 6.3(a)7. A snack shall be served to all children who are under the center's care for at least three consecutive hours and for all children who are served on an after-school basis. 8. Drinking water shall be made available to all children. 4. Mealtime and snack requirements for centers serving children 18 months of age or older and those children younger than 18 months of age who are developmentally ready to eat regular meals and snacks are as follows: ii. The center shall serve lunch for all children who have not eaten lunch and are: (1) Present during 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.; and (2) Under the center's care for at least five consecutive hours; iii. The center shall serve dinner for all children who: (1) Have not eaten dinner; (2) Are present from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.; and (3) Are scheduled to remain after 7:00 P.M.;

    Corrected 3/9/2026
  6. Medium-High risk2/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child.

    Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and

    Corrected 3/9/2026

2025

  1. High risk7/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(k)(5) — Cease the use of wading pools. At the time of the inspection, the children were using a splash pad which had a wading pool and removed this immediately and put a sprinkler out for the children.

    Cease the use of wading pools. At the time of the inspection, the children were using a splash pad which had a wading pool and removed this immediately and put a sprinkler out for the children. Regulation: Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.

    Corrected 7/17/2025
  2. High risk6/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 7/17/2025
  3. Medium-High risk6/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required before preparing or serving food.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required before preparing or serving food. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

    Corrected 7/17/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 7/17/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk6/12/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 7/17/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking.

    Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  2. High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure that all people who work with the children and do not have a cleared CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children.

    Ensure that all people who work with the children and do not have a cleared CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. Regulation: 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). When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  3. High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all new staff. Pertains to 3 staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all new staff. Pertains to 3 staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a).

    Corrected 12/3/2024
  4. Medium-Low risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Regulation: Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 12/3/2024
  5. Medium-Low risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii) — Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) for centers not served by a public community water system and post the results.

    Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) for centers not served by a public community water system and post the results. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility or site is not provided a potable water supply by a public community water system, the applicant shall provide potable water sampling results demonstrating compliance with maximum contaminant levels for all contaminants required to be tested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-5 for public non-transient, non-community (NTNC) water systems, including radiological contaminants, regardless of whether they meet the definition of NTNC systems as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3. This sampling shall have been conducted within three years of the date of application submission, except nitrates and coliform, for which the sampling shall have been conducted within 90 days of submitting the application.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  6. High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  7. Medium risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  8. Medium-High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iii)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands after diaper changes even when using disposable gloves.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands after diaper changes even when using disposable gloves. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering supply requirements are as follows, staff members who use disposable gloves during a diaper change shall dispose of these gloves after each use and shall wash their hands.

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  9. Medium-High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) — Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. The use of gloves does not take away from the handwashing required by OOL.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before preparing or serving food. The use of gloves does not take away from the handwashing required by OOL. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.

    Corrected 12/3/2024
  10. Medium-High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(v) — Ensure that the center washes and sanitizes pacifiers, bottles, nipples and other feeding equipment after each use.

    Ensure that the center washes and sanitizes pacifiers, bottles, nipples and other feeding equipment after each use. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment.

    Corrected 10/22/2024
  11. High risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) — Maintain an accident log or reports as required, including: name of child; the date, time and location of the incident; the name and address of the center; the name of the person completing the report; and the date the report wa

    Maintain an accident log or reports as required, including: name of child; the date, time and location of the incident; the name and address of the center; the name of the person completing the report; and the date the report was completed. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 12/3/2024
  12. Medium-Low risk9/10/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii) — Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) for centers not served by a public community water system and post the results.

    Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) for centers not served by a public community water system and post the results. Regulation: If the facility or site is not provided a potable water supply by a public community water system, the applicant shall provide potable water sampling results demonstrating compliance with maximum contaminant levels for all contaminants required to be tested pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:10-5 for public non-transient, non-community (NTNC) water systems, including radiological contaminants, regardless of whether they meet the definition of NTNC systems as defined at N.J.A.C. 7:10-1.3. This sampling shall have been conducted within three years of the date of application submission, except nitrates and coliform, for which the sampling shall have been conducted within 90 days of submitting the application.

    Corrected 4/9/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, Cape May County
  • Capacity: 22
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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