Creative Castle Nursery School

TOMS RIVER, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity90
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address2340 Church Road, Toms River, NJ, 08753

CityTOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

CountyOcean

Phone732-341-4377

Websitehttps://creativecastletr.com

Operating details

Capacity90

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High17
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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2340 Church Road, Toms River, NJ, 08753, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/29/2025

  • High2
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in Room #2.

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in Room #2. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  2. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in Room #1.

    Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months in Room #1. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  3. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(3) — Ensure the protruding portion of the blackboard in Room #4 is covered.

    Ensure the protruding portion of the blackboard in Room #4 is covered. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: stairways shall be free of tripping hazards, such as toys, boxes, loose steps, uneven treads, torn carpeting, raised strips, or uneven risers.

    Corrected 1/7/2026
  4. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure the ventilation is in sanitary condition throughout the center.

    Ensure the ventilation is in sanitary condition 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 1/7/2026
  5. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the walls in Room #2.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the walls in Room #2. 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 1/7/2026
  6. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the walls in the bathroom in Room 34.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the walls in the bathroom in Room 34. 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 1/7/2026
  7. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the rug in Room 32.

    Repair or replace the rug in Room 32. 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 1/7/2026
  8. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the rug in Room#1.

    Repair or replace the rug in Room#1. 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 1/7/2026

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area and ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide the manufactu

    Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area and ensure that all outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide the manufacturers information for the outdoor play equipment on the left side of the outdoor play area. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 1/28/2025
  2. Medium risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — Repair or replace the screens in Room #4, 6.

    Repair or replace the screens in Room #4, 6. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  3. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) — Ensure the refrigerator in Room 2 is in sanitary condition.

    Ensure the refrigerator in Room 2 is in sanitary condition. Regulation: All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  4. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including the walls are kept clean and in good repair in Room 6, 3.

    Ensure that all surfaces including the walls are kept clean and in good repair in Room 6, 3. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  5. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace or repair the diapering mat in Room#2.

    Replace or repair the diapering mat in Room#2. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  6. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Replace or repair the caulking on the sinks in Room #1,2, 4.

    Maintain sinks, any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Replace or repair the caulking on the sinks in Room #1,2, 4. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  7. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Maintain toilets any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Repair or replace the toilet in Room #4.

    Maintain toilets any and other plumbing fixtures in sanitary and operable condition. Repair or replace the toilet in Room #4. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  8. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Repair the rubber on the exit door in Room #2.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Repair the rubber on the exit door in Room #2. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  9. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Provide a valid fire certificate.

    Provide a valid fire certificate. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  10. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. 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 1/27/2025
  11. High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  12. High risk12/18/2024

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

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 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 1/27/2025
  13. Medium risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

    Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  14. Medium-High risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required throughout the center.

    Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required throughout the center. Regulation: 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; or heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 1/27/2025
  15. Medium-Low risk12/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii) — Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.

    Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. 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 children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.

    Corrected 1/27/2025

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0Recent Violations
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$949/month

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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: TOMS RIVER, Ocean County
  • Capacity: 90
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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