Crossroads
PRINCETON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address225 Olden La, Princeton, NJ, 08540
CountyMercer
Phone609-951-4699
Websitehttp://crossroads.ias.edu
Operating details
Capacity87
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High15
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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225 Olden La, Princeton, NJ, 08540, PRINCETON, NJ 08540
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
- High3
- Medium-High13
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean vents in the bathroom in Room B.
Clean vents in the bathroom in Room B. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all outdoor climbing equipment is secured and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that all outdoor climbing equipment is secured and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 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.
Not corrected - High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure medications provided match medications listed on the Special Care Plans.
Ensure medications provided match medications listed on the Special Care Plans. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before intaking food in the Toddler Room.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water before intaking food in the Toddler Room. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room C.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room C. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room B.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room B. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tile in the Infant Room.
Replace stained ceiling tile in the Infant Room. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tile in Room B.
Replace stained ceiling tile in Room B. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the torn yellow climbing block in the Toddler Room.
Repair or replace the torn yellow climbing block in the Toddler Room. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room B.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room B. Regulation: 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.
Corrected 6/16/2026 - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean vents in the Infant Room.
Clean vents in the Infant Room. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded in Toddler Room.
Ensure shelving is secure and not overloaded in Toddler Room. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Not corrected - Medium risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.
Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292.
Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292. 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.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk7/22/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.
Corrected 9/16/2025 - High risk7/22/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal; 6 staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal; 6 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 7/29/2025 - High risk7/22/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and 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 8/11/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$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: PRINCETON, Mercer County
- Capacity: 87
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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