KCE Champions LLC at Green Grove
NEPTUNE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address909 Green Grove Road, Neptune, NJ, 07753
CountyMonmouth
Phone7322453906
Operating details
Capacity120
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High7
- Medium0
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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909 Green Grove Road, Neptune, NJ, 07753, NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/26/2026
- High5
- Medium-High1
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/26/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure child to staff ratios are met at all times as required. In room 37 there were 12 Pre K children with 1 staff, when 2 are required.
Ensure child to staff ratios are met at all times as required. In room 37 there were 12 Pre K children with 1 staff, when 2 are required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 4/16/2026
2025
- High risk11/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for3 staff members.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for3 staff members. 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 3/26/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: 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 3/26/2026 - High risk11/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Pertaining to 2 missing CHRIs.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Pertaining to 2 missing CHRIs. 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 3/26/2026 - High risk11/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 2 staff have orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that 2 staff have orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 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 4/16/2026
2024
- Medium-High risk12/3/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Corrected 1/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/3/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 1/14/2025 - High risk12/3/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Staff member in the café left 24 children with 1 staff member to answer the door at the end of the hallway. Staff member had to leave café
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Staff member in the café left 24 children with 1 staff member to answer the door at the end of the hallway. Staff member had to leave café out of ratio to run children to the door at pick up time. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15
Corrected 1/14/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEPTUNE, Monmouth County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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