Cherrywood Academy and Private Pre School
CLEMENTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address8 Cherrywood Drive, Clementon, NJ, 08021
CountyCamden
Phone856-566-1004
Operating details
Capacity54
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High15
- Medium-High9
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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8 Cherrywood Drive, Clementon, NJ, 08021, CLEMENTON, NJ 08021
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/18/2026
- High12
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required. (Submit documentation)
Provide a current fire certificate as required. (Submit documentation) Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to complete a head count before returning from the playground, leaving a named c
Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff failed to complete a head count before returning from the playground, leaving a named child outside unsupervised. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - Medium-High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. (Expired on 11.17.25)
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. (Expired on 11.17.25) Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - Medium-High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. (Submit documentation)
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. (Submit documentation) 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 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. (Submit documentation) Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-Low risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. (Submit documentation)
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. (Submit documentation) Regulation: 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.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy. 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 4/23/2026 - High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for under 2 minutes.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child was left unsupervised on the playground for under 2 minutes. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 2/18/2026 - High risk2/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for tracking children. 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 3/11/2026
2025
- High risk10/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy.
Based on report, retrain the named staff on the center's discipline policy. 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 10/21/2025 - High risk10/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.
Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Corrected 10/21/2025 - High risk10/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. (Submit updated organizational chart)
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. (Submit updated organizational chart) Regulation: 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; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected 11/10/2025 - High risk10/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Complete and submit a a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 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 is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Corrected 11/10/2025 - Medium-High risk10/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. (submit documentation)
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. (submit documentation) Regulation: 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; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Corrected 11/10/2025 - Medium-High risk1/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.
Corrected 1/21/2025 - High risk1/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Corrected 1/21/2025 - High risk1/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for the transfer of care.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's policies and procedures for the transfer of care. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Corrected 1/21/2025 - High risk1/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for transfer of care are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff transferred supervision to a 2nd named staff who not supposed to have supervisory respon
Based on information, ensure that adequate procedures for transfer of care are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A named staff transferred supervision to a 2nd named staff who not supposed to have supervisory responsibilities and a named child eloped form the playground. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Corrected 1/28/2025 - High risk1/21/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child eloped from the playground and went across the street unsupervised.
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child eloped from the playground and went across the street unsupervised. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.
Corrected 1/28/2025
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$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLEMENTON, Camden County
- Capacity: 54
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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