Gloucester Twp Schools Blackwood Latchkey Program
BLACKWOOD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address260 Blenheim - Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012
CountyCamden
Phone856-227-1400
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/22/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low14
- Low0
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Location
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260 Blenheim - Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012, BLACKWOOD, NJ 08012
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- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/22/2024
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2024
- High risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required and available for review for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required and available for review 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 12/5/2024 - Medium risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Corrected 12/9/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure center director and designees complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
Ensure center director and designees complete the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Corrected 12/9/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Regulation: Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 12/9/2024 - High risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Corrected 12/9/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. 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 12/5/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(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: BLACKWOOD, Camden County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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