StonyBrook Before & After School Program
BRANCHBURG, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address136 Cedar Grove Rd, Branchburg, NJ, 08876
CountySomerset
Phone908-524-4445
Websitehttps://www.jointure.org
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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136 Cedar Grove Rd, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, BRANCHBURG, NJ 08876
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/9/2025
- High8
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- High risk12/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Corrected 12/17/2025 - Medium-High risk12/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected 2/19/2026 - High risk12/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 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 1/14/2026
2024
- High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. The inhaler located at the program had an expired special care plan of 3/21/24. 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: 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 2/20/2025 - Medium-Low risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(f) — Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities.
Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. Regulation: The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h).
Corrected 10/8/2024 - High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. There were 2 children who permitted to go to the bathroom across the hall from the gym wi
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. There were 2 children who permitted to go to the bathroom across the hall from the gym without an adult. 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 10/8/2024 - High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. There were 6 children in the gym without an adult who was getting the snack from another
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. There were 6 children in the gym without an adult who was getting the snack from another 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 10/8/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/16/2024
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 for 1 staff member.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours for 1 staff member. 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 11/14/2024 - High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Ensure that the CHRI clearance for 1 staff is at the program.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Ensure that the CHRI clearance for 1 staff is at the program. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 11/14/2024 - High risk9/16/2024
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 1 CARI is current as the CARI is more than 3 years old.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Ensure that 1 CARI is current as the CARI is more than 3 years old. 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 10/8/2024 - High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. The program did not have a copy of the water test results.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. The program did not have a copy of the water test results. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Corrected 11/14/2024 - Medium-High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — Ensure evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaini
Ensure evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaining transportation to the location. The evacuation procedure at the program di not list the alternate indoor location. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall
Corrected 10/8/2024 - Medium-High risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. There is 1 staff member who has the 1st aid/CPR certificate.
Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. There is 1 staff member who has the 1st aid/CPR certificate. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.
Corrected 10/8/2024 - Medium risk9/16/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.2(e) — Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building. The temporary license was posted and the program has received a regular license with the new capacity.
Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building. The temporary license was posted and the program has received a regular license with the new capacity. Regulation: The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
Corrected 11/14/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BRANCHBURG, Somerset County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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