Acelero Learning Monmouth County Head Start - Freehold
FREEHOLD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address81 W Main Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728
CountyMonmouth
Phone732-431-3090
Operating details
Capacity97
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High10
- Medium2
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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Location
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81 W Main Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/25/2026
- High2
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk2/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the two named director designee's complete Understanding Licensing as required.
Ensure that the two named director designee's complete Understanding Licensing as required. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.
Corrected 3/27/2026 - Medium-High risk2/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the areas of exposed drywall behind the toilets in the first floor children's bathroom.
Repair the areas of exposed drywall behind the toilets in the first floor children's bathroom. 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 3/27/2026 - Medium-High risk2/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after contact with nasal secretions.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after contact with nasal secretions. 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.
Corrected 4/23/2026 - High risk2/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan that includes an alternate indoor evacuation location as required.
Maintain a written emergency plan that includes an alternate indoor evacuation location as required. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children enroll
Corrected 3/27/2026
2025
- High risk1/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Provide 1 CARI clearance for 1 new staff.
Provide 1 CARI clearance for 1 new 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 1/17/2025
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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: FREEHOLD, Monmouth County
- Capacity: 97
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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