Sunny Days Childrens Academy
CHERRY HILL, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1210 Chambers Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
CountyCamden
Phone856-320-2001
Operating details
Capacity120
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High13
- Medium8
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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1210 Chambers Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Replace cracked toy bin in room 4.
Replace cracked toy bin in room 4. 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 6/18/2026 - High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the center's license renewal for 2 staff members.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the center's license renewal for 2 staff members. 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 5/27/2026 - Medium risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) — Provide bathroom supplies including a toilet paper holder in the bathroom in room 7.
Provide bathroom supplies including a toilet paper holder in the bathroom in room 7. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: a supply of soap, toilet paper, and individual hand towels or disposable paper towels shall be provided.
Corrected 6/18/2026 - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the ceiling vent in the bathroom in room 1.
Secure the ceiling vent in the bathroom in room 1. 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 6/18/2026 - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or remove peeling floor tiles in room 5.
Repair or remove peeling floor tiles in room 5. 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 6/18/2026 - Medium risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Secure cords in rooms 2 and 5.
Secure cords in rooms 2 and 5. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Corrected 6/18/2026 - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in clean condition throughout the building, including in bathrooms.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in clean condition throughout the building, including in bathrooms. 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 6/18/2026 - Medium risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint walls with chipped paint and/or heavily soiled throughout the building, including in rooms 5, 6, and 7.
Repair and/or paint walls with chipped paint and/or heavily soiled throughout the building, including in rooms 5, 6, and 7. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 6/18/2026 - Medium-High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered in the bathrooms in rooms 4 and 5 and in room 6.
Ensure garbage receptacles are securely covered in the bathrooms in rooms 4 and 5 and in room 6. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.
Corrected 6/18/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology.
Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology. Regulation: ii. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. iii. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment.
Corrected 6/18/2026
2025
- Medium risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children in room 4.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children in room 4. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Corrected 6/10/2025 - High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) — Ensure that classroom materials are accessible to the children in room 4.
Ensure that classroom materials are accessible to the children in room 4. Regulation: (a) The center shall develop and provide a variety of children's planned activities, geared to the ages and developmental levels of the children served, that: 1. Promote the development of language, thinking and problem-solving skills, curiosity, exploration, large and small muscles, coordination and movement skills, social competence, self-esteem, and positive self-identity; and 2. Are relevant to the cultural background of the children and foster intercultural awareness. (b) 1. Time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries; 2. Children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time; 3. Children are presented with and encouraged to participate in a mixture of active and quiet experiences; 4. Both staff-directed and child-selected activities are provided; 5. Children are: i. Encouraged, but not required, to participate in every group activity; and ii. Provided with the time and space within the area to be apart from the group and to participate in an alternate activity if they choose to do so;
Corrected 6/10/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children in room 2 wash their hands with soap and running water prior to meals.
Ensure that children in room 2 wash their hands with soap and running water prior to meals. 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 6/10/2025 - Medium risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(a)(2) — Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age.
Cease the use of blankets for children under 12 months of age. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the center shall ensure that blankets or pillows do not cover the child's face.
Corrected 6/10/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a 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 6/10/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Remove the non-compliant rollercoaster slide from the outdoor play area.
Remove the non-compliant rollercoaster slide from the outdoor play area. 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 6/10/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Corrected 6/10/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) — Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in rooms 1 and 2.
Ensure mouthed toys are washed and sanitized before being given to another child in rooms 1 and 2. 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: i. Toilet training chairs and potty seats that have first been emptied into a toilet; ii Sinks and faucets used for rinsing a toilet training chair; iv. Toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child; and
Corrected 6/10/2025 - Medium risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables in room 2 are washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure tables in room 2 are washed and disinfected before each meal. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 6/10/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CHERRY HILL, Camden County
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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