Home Sweet Home Day Care Center, Inc.
FARMINGDALE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address321 West Farm Road, Farmingdale, NJ, 07727
CountyMonmouth
Phone732-683-1300
Operating details
Capacity52
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High14
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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321 West Farm Road, Farmingdale, NJ, 07727, FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/13/2026
- High8
- Medium-High12
- Medium0
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Remove the areas of exposed rust on the play equipment on the outdoor play area as needed.
Remove the areas of exposed rust on the play equipment on the outdoor play area as needed. 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.
Corrected 5/1/2026 - High risk4/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Complete the CHRI background check for 1 named staff.
Complete the CHRI background check for 1 named staff. 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 5/1/2026 - Medium-High risk4/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the areas of exposed rust on the vent cover in the Pawns room.
Remove the areas of exposed rust on the vent cover in the Pawns 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.
Corrected 5/1/2026 - High risk4/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.
Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 5/1/2026 - Medium-High risk4/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces in the Rooks room are washed and disinfected after each use.
Ensure diapering surfaces in the Rooks room are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Corrected 5/1/2026 - Medium-High risk4/13/2026
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.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 5/1/2026 - Medium-High risk4/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that the red seesaw on the outdoor play area is installed into the proper resilient surfacing as per the manufactures specifications.
Ensure that the red seesaw on the outdoor play area is installed into the proper resilient surfacing as per the manufactures specifications. 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 6/17/2026 - 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 5/1/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/13/2026
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 5/1/2026
2025
- High risk9/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on complaint ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center.
Based on complaint ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Regulation: (a) The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: 1. Be positive; 2. Be consistent with the age and developmental needs of the children; and 3. Lead to the child's ability to develop and maintain self-control. (b) Staff members shall not discipline children for failing to eat or sleep or for soiling themselves. (c) Staff shall not withhold active play time as a means of discipline unless the child's actions or behavior present a danger to themselves or others. (d) Children may be removed from a group activity to another area, provided that the child so removed is either under the supervision of another staff member or continuously visible to a staff member.
Corrected 9/4/2025 - Medium-High risk9/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(i)(1) — Based on complaint,ensure that children's diapers/clothes are changed immediately when wet or soiled.
Based on complaint,ensure that children's diapers/clothes are changed immediately when wet or soiled. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, staff members shall ensure that each child's diaper is changed when wet or soiled; staff member shall ensure each child's bottom is washed and dried during each diaper change with an individual disposable wash cloth, paper towel, or disposable diaper wipes.
Corrected 9/4/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/19/2025
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 6/16/2025 - High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide documentation of completed annual orientation training for all staff.
Provide documentation of completed annual orientation training for all staff. 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 6/16/2025 - High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff left the infant room leaving 1 staff with 5 children when 2 staff were required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff left the infant room leaving 1 staff with 5 children when 2 staff were 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 6/16/2025 - High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) — Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time and infants have age appropriate supervised tummy time twice a day.
Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time and infants have age appropriate supervised tummy time twice a day. Regulation: iv. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.
Corrected 6/16/2025 - Medium-High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Ensure the gate for the pool area is locked and the pool is inaccessible to children. The center locked the gate to the pool area upon inspector request.
Ensure the gate for the pool area is locked and the pool is inaccessible to children. The center locked the gate to the pool area upon inspector request. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Corrected 5/19/2025 - Medium-High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Ensure all mechanical ventilation is free of dust.
Ensure all mechanical ventilation is free of dust. 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.
Corrected 6/16/2025 - Medium-High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces in both bathrooms are free of rust.
Ensure all surfaces in both bathrooms are free of rust. 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 6/16/2025 - High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide a CHRI clearance for 1 staff.
Provide a CHRI clearance for 1 staff. 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 5/29/2025 - High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide 1 a CARI clearance for 1 staff.
Provide 1 a CARI clearance for 1 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 6/16/2025 - Medium-High risk5/19/2025
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 6/16/2025 - Medium-High risk5/19/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a current Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 9/15/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: FARMINGDALE, Monmouth County
- Capacity: 52
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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