Vibrant Kids Child Care Center, LLC
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address594 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
CountyMiddlesex
Phone732-246-8911
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/28/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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594 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/28/2025
- High11
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the consulting head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The early childhood credits are outstanding.
Provide documentation that the consulting head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The early childhood credits are outstanding. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — In classroom 1's bathroom, secure the ceiling tiles.
In classroom 1's bathroom, secure the ceiling tiles. 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 1/14/2026 - Medium-High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair or replace the broken and splitting wood at the bottom of the fence, and remove or secure all nails that are sticking out.
Repair or replace the broken and splitting wood at the bottom of the fence, and remove or secure all nails that are sticking out. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - Medium risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — In classroom 1's bathroom, ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields.
In classroom 1's bathroom, ensure all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually including substitutes and the consulting head teacher. There are 2 staff missing orientation.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually including substitutes and the consulting head teacher. There are 2 staff missing orientation. 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 1/14/2026 - High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. There is 1 staff missing training.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. There is 1 staff missing training. 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 4/28/2026 - High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk10/28/2025
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.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. 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 1/14/2026 - High risk10/28/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children and staff.
Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children and staff. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.
Corrected 1/14/2026 - High risk2/24/2025
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 3/3/2025 - Medium-Low risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(7) — Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month and that the center maintains a written record of the visits which includes thedate, time, purpose and nature of the visit as well
Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month and that the center maintains a written record of the visits which includes thedate, time, purpose and nature of the visit as well as the consulting head teacher's observations. Regulation: For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the consulting head teacher shall make at least two on-site visits to the center per month, for a sufficient length of time to conduct staff development, observe the center's program, and ensure that the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)1 are met. The center shall maintain on file a written record of the date, time, purpose, and nature of each visit by the consulting head teacher; and the consulting head teacher’s observation of the program and evaluation of the staff member in charge of the program.
Corrected 4/14/2025
2024
- Medium-High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for two named staff.
Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for two named staff. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 1/14/2025 - Medium-High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 1/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(e)(7)(iii) — Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month and that the center maintains a written record of the visits which includes the date, time, purpose and nature of the visit a
Ensure that the consulting head teacher makes at least two on-site visits to the center per month and that the center maintains a written record of the visits which includes the date, time, purpose and nature of the visit as well as the consulting head teacher's observations. Regulation: For early childhood programs for centers using a consulting head teacher, the center shall maintain on file a written record of the date, time, purpose, and nature of each visit by the consulting head teacher; and the consulting head teacher’s observation of the program and evaluation of the staff member in charge of the program.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — Ensure that one named staff completes 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that one named staff completes 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 2/14/2025 - High risk12/10/2024
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 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace all stained ceiling tiles in Room 1 and 7.
Replace all stained ceiling tiles in Room 1 and 7. 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 2/20/2025 - Medium risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants for Room 6.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants for Room 6. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Corrected 1/14/2025 - Medium risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that three named staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that three named 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 2/14/2025 - Medium-High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. 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 1/14/2025 - High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that all staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.
Corrected 2/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for one named staff.
Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for one named staff. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 1/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Maintain on file the Criminal disclosure statement for two named staff.
Maintain on file the Criminal disclosure statement for two named staff. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 1/14/2025 - High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Corrected 1/14/2025 - High risk12/10/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that two named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 1-14-25: 1 outstanding.
Ensure that two named staff complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 1-14-25: 1 outstanding. 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 2/14/2025
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$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEW BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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