Kinder Kastle Childcare/Learning Center

BRIDGEWATER, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

1.9based on state inspection data
Capacity235
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address157 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807

CityBRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

CountySomerset

Phone908-722-3666

Operating details

Capacity235

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/22/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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157 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

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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: 5/22/2026

  • High12
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that the rug is securely fastened to the floor in the Two's classroom.

    Ensure that the rug is securely fastened to the floor in the Two's classroom. 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 6/24/2026
  2. High risk5/22/2026

    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 on the play area as required.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care on the play area as required. 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 6/24/2026
  3. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure 4 staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Ensure 4 staff without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  4. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name as required throughout the center.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name as required throughout the center. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  5. Medium risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date as required throughout the center.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date as required throughout the center. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  6. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center.

    Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. 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 6/24/2026
  7. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Secure the computer monitor to a stable surface in classroom PS1.

    Secure the computer monitor to a stable surface in classroom PS1. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  8. Medium risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including all the walls throughout the center as required.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including all the walls throughout the center as required. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  9. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children PS2.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children PS2. 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 5/22/2026
  10. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide documentation that the playground surfacing meets ASTM F1292.

    Provide documentation that the playground surfacing meets ASTM F1292. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  11. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure that cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet in the Two's room as required.

    Ensure that cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet in the Two's room as required. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  12. Medium risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(1) — Replace the refrigerator in the Toddler classroom.

    Replace the refrigerator in the Toddler classroom. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, centers operating for more than three consecutive hours shall have a working refrigerator.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  13. Medium-High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Power wash the large play house in the Toddler play area as required.

    Power wash the large play house in the Toddler play area as required. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  14. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) — Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the heigh

    Ensure that parents are notified immediately when: a child is bitten and the skin is broken; a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; a child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or an injury requiring professional medical care occurs. Regulation: (a) The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when one of the following occurs while the child is in the center’s care: 1. A child is bitten and the skin is broken; 2. A child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head; 3. A child falls from a height greater than the height of the child; or 4. An injury requiring professional medical care occurs.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  15. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Provide medication as required per action plan in classroom PS2.

    Provide medication as required per action plan in classroom PS2. Regulation: 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated o

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  16. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) — Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline.

    Based on report, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. 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 5/22/2026
  17. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment is stored separately as required throughout the center.

    Ensure that each child's sleeping equipment is stored separately as required throughout the center. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

    Corrected 6/24/2026
  18. High risk5/22/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(e) — Ensure that pacifiers are removed when a child is not sleeping as required in Infant classroom.

    Ensure that pacifiers are removed when a child is not sleeping as required in Infant classroom. Regulation: The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;

    Corrected 6/24/2026

2025

  1. High risk6/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Replace a named child's expired Zrytec.

    Replace a named child's expired Zrytec. 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 7/29/2025
  2. High risk6/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Update a named child's special care plan annually.

    Update a named child's special care plan annually. 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 7/29/2025
  3. Medium-High risk6/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Provide and maintain a fence for the center's outdoor play area. Secure the bottom rail between the back two play areas.

    Provide and maintain a fence for the center's outdoor play area. Secure the bottom rail between the back two play areas. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

    Corrected 7/29/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/26/2025

    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 7/29/2025
  5. Medium-High risk6/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Provide locks for lower drawer in changing areas throughout the center, wherein diaper creams are accessible to children.

    Provide locks for lower drawer in changing areas throughout the center, wherein diaper creams are accessible to children. 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 7/29/2025

2024

  1. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.

    Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio Under 18 months - 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:10 4 years - 1:12 5 years and older - 1:15

    Corrected 10/29/2024
  2. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On 2 occasions, multiple named staff were not aware how a named child sustained injuries at the center. additionally, during n

    Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. On 2 occasions, multiple named staff were not aware how a named child sustained injuries at the center. additionally, during naptime, center administration would supervise the Preschool 1 from the office and no staff were physically present in the room. 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 10/29/2024

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$899/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BRIDGEWATER, Somerset County
  • Capacity: 235
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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