Farmingdale First United Meth. Chu. D.C.

FARMINGDALE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity53
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address8 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ, 07727

CityFARMINGDALE, NJ 07727

CountyMonmouth

Phone732-938-5657

Operating details

Capacity53

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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8 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ, 07727, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. 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 e

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected 5/22/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee completes Understanding Licensing.

    Ensure that the director designee completes Understanding Licensing. 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 7/18/2025
  2. Medium risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas in every room used by children on the lowest level.

    Test for the presence of radon gas in every room used by children on the lowest level. 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.

    Corrected 7/18/2025
  3. Medium-High risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including removing weeds from the play area.

    Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including removing weeds from the play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Take necessary action to prevent tripping hazards between resilient surfacing panels.

    Take necessary action to prevent tripping hazards between resilient surfacing panels. 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 8/4/2025
  5. Medium-High risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM or remove the castle with the sliding board.

    Provide documentation from the manufacturer or a certified playground inspector indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM or remove the castle with the sliding board. 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 8/4/2025
  6. Medium-High risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.

    Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 9/16/2025
  7. High risk6/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI clearances for 2 staff. 7/18/2025 Provide 1 CHRI clearance.

    Provide CHRI clearances for 2 staff. 7/18/2025 Provide 1 CHRI clearance. 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 8/5/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
2Recent Violations
(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: FARMINGDALE, Monmouth County
  • Capacity: 53
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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