Point Pleasant Recreation Center

POINT PLEASANT, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity33
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address1001 River Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742

CityPOINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742

CountyOcean

Phone732-892-5813

Operating details

Capacity33

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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1001 River Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ, 08742, POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/14/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk10/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes, and both epi-pens are present when two are required.

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. 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 12/15/2025
  2. Medium-High risk10/14/2025

    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 12/15/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required including the doors and trims.

    Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required including the doors and trims. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children over three months of age wash their hands with soap and running water after returning from the outdoors.

    Ensure that children over three months of age wash their hands with soap and running water after returning from the outdoors. 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

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  3. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required. Repair or paint the walls and door frames in the gym as needed.

    Repair and/or paint the walls, bathroom stalls, and other surfaces as required. Repair or paint the walls and door frames in the gym as needed. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  4. Medium risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii) — Repair or replace the toilet in the hallway near Room #2.

    Repair or replace the toilet in the hallway near Room #2. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: toilets and toilet seats; sinks and sink faucets; drinking fountains.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  5. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii)(4) — Provide the manufacturers information for the disinfect procedures for the portable sink and schedule for disinfecting. Ensure the sink is in sanitary condition. (Room #2)

    Provide the manufacturers information for the disinfect procedures for the portable sink and schedule for disinfecting. Ensure the sink is in sanitary condition. (Room #2) Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: toilets and toilet seats; sinks and sink faucets; drinking fountains. water table and water play equipment; play tables.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  6. Medium risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(d)(2) — Ensure field trip permission slips are obtained and signed by the parents of the children.

    Ensure field trip permission slips are obtained and signed by the parents of the children. Regulation: Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall inform parents whether a school bus, other approved school vehicle, or private passenger vehicle will be used, and whether the driver will be a staff member, a parent, or another person. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such a field trip, outing, or special event, the center shall post a notice of a proposed individual field trip, outing or special event in a place of prominence within the center, on which the parent shall be asked to sign consent for his or her child to attend.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  7. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure the fire protective systems are in working order at all times. Confirmation received from the monitoring company that they are receiving a daily signal.

    Ensure the fire protective systems are in working order at all times. Confirmation received from the monitoring company that they are receiving a daily signal. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

    Corrected 10/31/2024
  8. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vi) — Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes the location of the written authorizations from parents for emergency medical care and transport for each child.

    Ensure that the center's written emergency plan includes the location of the written authorizations from parents for emergency medical care and transport for each child. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating the location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  9. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(3) — Repair the tread leading to the hallway from Room #2 (white plastic tread).

    Repair the tread leading to the hallway from Room #2 (white plastic tread). Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: stairways shall be free of tripping hazards, such as toys, boxes, loose steps, uneven treads, torn carpeting, raised strips, or uneven risers.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  10. Medium-High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(6) — Ensure that all food waste receptacles are lined and maintained in a sanitary condition.

    Ensure that all food waste receptacles are lined and maintained in a sanitary condition. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  11. Medium risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d)(3)(ii) — Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings, including the use of a separate entrance and/or toilet facility.

    Ensure that the center adheres to all requirements to prevent comingling in multi-use buildings, including the use of a separate entrance and/or toilet facility. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  12. High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  13. High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) — Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times.

    Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for children with arrival and departure times. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  14. High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) — Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for the director with arrival and departure times.

    Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for the director with arrival and departure times. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  15. Medium-Low risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure that 2 staff have a Mantoux 2 test and physical.

    Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure that 2 staff have a Mantoux 2 test and physical. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

    Corrected 12/18/2024

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0Recent Violations
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Estimated monthly cost

$999/month

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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: POINT PLEASANT, Ocean County
  • Capacity: 33
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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