The Childrens Home Society of NJ Head Start/EHS
TRENTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address794 East State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08609
CountyMercer
Phone609-393-3800
Websitehttps:// https://www.chsofnj.org/head-start-early-head-start-center-based/#.ZGUn7U_MLIU
Operating details
Capacity103
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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794 East State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08609, TRENTON, NJ 08609
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/21/2026
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk5/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace worn soft seating couch in room 6.
Repair or replace worn soft seating couch in room 6. 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 7/6/2026 - Medium-High risk5/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace worn soft seating couch in room 5.
Repair or replace worn soft seating couch in room 5. 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 7/6/2026 - High risk5/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components.
Maintain at the center and distribute to all families, a written policy on the release of children that includes all required components. Regulation: (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of
Corrected 7/6/2026 - High risk5/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal. 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 7/6/2026 - Medium-High risk5/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 7/6/2026 - Medium risk5/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.
Corrected 7/6/2026
2025
- High risk10/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 staff. 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 4/6/2026 - Medium-High risk10/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling tiles in room 4.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling tiles in room 4. 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 2/25/2026 - Medium-High risk10/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.
Corrected 10/29/2025 - Medium risk10/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(1) — Provide bathroom supplies including toilet paper in room 2 bathroom.
Provide bathroom supplies including toilet paper in room 2 bathroom. 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 10/29/2025 - Medium-High risk10/29/2025
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 4/6/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/29/2025
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 5/21/2026 - High risk10/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled 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 5/21/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: TRENTON, Mercer County
- Capacity: 103
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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