Children of America Sewell, LLC
SEWELL, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address263 Blackwood Barnsboro Rd, Sewell, NJ, 08080
CitySEWELL, NJ 08080
CountyGloucester
Phone856-245-7090
Operating details
Capacity186
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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263 Blackwood Barnsboro Rd, Sewell, NJ, 08080, SEWELL, NJ 08080
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/30/2026
- High9
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace couch cushion (Preschool IA).
Repair or replace couch cushion (Preschool IA). 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 5/12/2026 - Medium-High risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace area rug (Preschool IIA).
Replace area rug (Preschool IIA). 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 5/12/2026 - Medium-High risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tile (Preschool IIA).
Replace stained ceiling tile (Preschool IIA). 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 5/12/2026 - Medium risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 5/12/2026 - Medium-High risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Dust vents (Preschool IIA).
Dust vents (Preschool IIA). 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 5/12/2026 - Medium risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that tables are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Ensure that tables are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Corrected 5/12/2026 - High risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pen is updated for 1 child.
Ensure Epi-pen is updated for 1 child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Corrected 5/12/2026 - High risk3/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that special care plan is updated for 1 child.
Ensure that special care plan is updated for 1 child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Corrected 5/12/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 9/18/2025 - High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Update special care plan for 1 child.
Update special care plan for 1 child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium-High risk7/15/2025
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 9/2/2025 - Medium-High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tile in room 4.
Replace stained ceiling tile 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 9/2/2025 - High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium-High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 6.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 6. 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 9/2/2025 - Medium-High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Dusts vents throughout the center.
Dusts vents throughout the center. 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 9/2/2025 - Medium-High risk7/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove debris from light fixtures.
Remove debris from light fixtures. 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 9/2/2025 - High risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center.
Based on report, ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - High risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in walkways.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in walkways. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 5/23/2025 - High risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff has yelled in the children's faces and has handled them in a rough manner when laying them in the cribs and moving them arou
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff has yelled in the children's faces and has handled them in a rough manner when laying them in the cribs and moving them around. 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 4/15/2025 - Medium-Low risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - High risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Based on report, retrain the named staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children.
Based on report, retrain the named staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for tracking children. 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 4/15/2025 - High risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.
Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - Medium-High risk4/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required.
Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.
Corrected 4/15/2025
2024
- Medium risk11/1/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff grabbed a named child to prevent her from eloping from the classroom.
Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff grabbed a named child to prevent her from eloping from the classroom. Regulation: The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.
Corrected 11/1/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: SEWELL, Gloucester County
- Capacity: 186
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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