Miss Janet's Sunshine Schoolhouse

LEBANON, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity55
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address1234 Route 31, Lebanon, NJ, 08833

CityLEBANON, NJ 08833

CountyHunterdon

Phone908-735-7979

Operating details

Capacity55

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 8/6/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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1234 Route 31, Lebanon, NJ, 08833, LEBANON, NJ 08833

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/6/2025

  • High5
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(iii) — Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) and post the results.

    Submit current documentation from the DEP, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water (BSDW) 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 11/6/2025
  2. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that all illuminated emergency lighting is operable at all times in classroom 4.

    Ensure that all illuminated emergency lighting is operable at all times in classroom 4. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  3. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including universals as required.

    Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including universals as required. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatm

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  4. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.

    Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  5. High risk8/6/2025

    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 10/3/2025
  6. Medium-Low risk8/6/2025

    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 11/6/2025
  7. High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  8. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that surface is clean and in good repair including, the light fixture in classroom 1 in the dramatic area as required.

    Ensure that surface is clean and in good repair including, the light fixture in classroom 1 in the dramatic area as required. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  9. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that surface is clean and in good repair including, repair the black sofa in dramatic area in classroom 1 as required.

    Ensure that surface is clean and in good repair including, repair the black sofa in dramatic area in classroom 1 as required. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  10. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that surface is clean and in good repair including, the soft red and blue climbing blocks in classroom 3 as required.

    Ensure that surface is clean and in good repair including, the soft red and blue climbing blocks in classroom 3 as required. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  11. Medium-High risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the light is operable in classroom 1A/2 as required.

    Ensure that the light is operable in classroom 1A/2 as required. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  12. Medium-Low risk8/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 10/3/2025

2024

  1. High risk11/27/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background check is completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background check is completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 1 regularly scheduled 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 12/23/2024
  2. Medium risk11/27/2024

    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.

    Corrected 1/7/2025
  3. High risk11/27/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — 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: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), 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 1/7/2025
  4. High risk10/2/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Provide the current medication per child's action plan in classroom 1A.

    Provide the current medication per child's action plan in classroom 1A. Regulation: 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 11/27/2024
  5. Medium-High risk10/2/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Power wash the play equipment and all toys in the play area.

    Power wash the play equipment and all toys in the play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    Corrected 1/7/2025
  6. Medium-High risk10/2/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure that all mechanical ventilation systems are cleaned throughout the center.

    Ensure that all mechanical ventilation systems are cleaned throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 11/27/2024

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0Recent Violations
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$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: LEBANON, Hunterdon County
  • Capacity: 55
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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