Sung Star Academy

TOMS RIVER, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.3based on state inspection data
Capacity174
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address182 James Street, Toms River, NJ, 08753

CityTOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

CountyOcean

Phone732-341-7500

Websitehttp://www.sungstaracademy.com

Operating details

Capacity174

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/26/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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Location

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182 James Street, Toms River, NJ, 08753, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08753

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/26/2026

  • High7
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk2/26/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii) — Ensure that children are provided with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other OOL approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk and play. In Room #108 ensure children are not in baby carriages while napp

    Ensure that children are provided with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other OOL approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk and play. In Room #108 ensure children are not in baby carriages while napping. Regulation: Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play.

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  2. High risk2/26/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In Room #111 9 children were present staff reported 8 children were present.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In Room #111 9 children were present staff reported 8 children were present. 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 3/19/2026
  3. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center obtains a valid fire certificate.

    Ensure the center obtains a valid fire certificate. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  4. High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets for the head teacher.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets for the head teacher. 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 staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 2/26/2026
  5. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the microwave in Room #106.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the microwave in Room #106. 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 2/26/2026
  6. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the fridge in the kitchen.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the fridge in the kitchen. 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 2/26/2026
  7. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the fridge in Room #112.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the fridge in Room #112. 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 2/26/2026
  8. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the bathrooms.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the 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 2/26/2026
  9. Medium risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting including cots.

    Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting including cots. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 3/19/2026
  10. High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — 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: 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 2/26/2026
  11. Medium-Low risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 1/12/2026

2024

  1. High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) — Maintain an accident log or reports as required, including: name of child; the date, time and location of the incident; the name and address of the center; the name of the person completing the report; and the date the report wa

    Maintain an accident log or reports as required, including: name of child; the date, time and location of the incident; the name and address of the center; the name of the person completing the report; and the date the report was completed. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.

    Corrected 10/30/2024
  2. High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a)(4) — The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from harm and immediately notify the child's parent of an injury occurring to the head of a child.

    The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from harm and immediately notify the child's parent of an injury occurring to the head of a child. Regulation: The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when an injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

    Corrected 10/30/2024
  3. Medium risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. 11/22/24 - Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times.

    Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. 11/22/24 - Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

    Corrected 1/3/2025
  4. High risk10/23/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on complaint, Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, A child was kicked in the head and staff did not observe the incident.

    Based on complaint, Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, A child was kicked in the head and staff did not observe the incident. 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.

    Corrected 10/23/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/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: TOMS RIVER, Ocean County
  • Capacity: 174
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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