South Plainfield BOE Latchkey Grant School

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity176
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address305 Cromwell Pl, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080

CitySOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

CountyMiddlesex

Phone908-754-4620

Operating details

Capacity176

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/20/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low7
  • Low0

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Location

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305 Cromwell Pl, South Plainfield, NJ, 07080, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/20/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for two named staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for two named staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 12/1/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk11/20/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.

    Ensure that the center director designee completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training 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 12/1/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk11/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

    Corrected 1/2/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

22Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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: SOUTH PLAINFIELD, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 176
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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