These tables show the series injures, deaths and instances of substantiated child abuse that occurred in child care settings throughout New Jersey for a particular federal fiscal year (FFY). Numbers are subject to change as cases are investigated.
FFY
2023 |
|
Family, Friend and Neighbor
(License-Exempt)
|
Family Child Care Providers
(Registered) |
Child Care Center
(Licensed) |
Summer Youth Camp
(License-Exempt) |
| Number of Providers |
116 |
1,293 |
4,061 |
1,037 |
| Total Licensed Capacity |
N/A |
6,374 |
393,060 |
N/A |
| Deaths in Child Care |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Serious Incidents with Injury |
0 |
3 |
285 |
383 |
| Substantiated Child Abuse |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
FFY
2022 |
|
Family, Friend and Neighbor
(License-Exempt) |
Family Child Care Providers
(Registered) |
Child Care Center
(Licensed) |
Summer Youth Camp
(License-Exempt) |
| Number of Providers |
100 |
1,230 |
4,010 |
983 |
| Total Licensed Capacity |
N/A |
5,932 |
387,131 |
N/A |
| Deaths in Child Care |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Serious Incidents with Injury |
0 |
1 |
256 |
70 |
| Substantiated Child Abuse |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
FFY
2021 |
|
Family, Friend and Neighbor
(License-Exempt) |
Family Child Care Providers
(Registered) |
Child Care Center
(Licensed) |
Summer Youth Camp
(License-Exempt) |
| Number of Providers |
110 |
1,238 |
4,038* |
880 |
| Total Licensed Capacity |
N/A |
6,101 |
386,675 |
N/A |
| Deaths in Child Care |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
| Serious Incidents with Injury |
0 |
3 |
199 |
311 |
| Substantiated Child Abuse |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
*Represents licensed centers, there are still 90 licensed centers that are temporarily closed.
FFY
2020 |
|
Family, Friend and Neighbor
(License-Exempt) |
Family Child Care Providers
(Registered) |
Child Care Center
(Licensed) |
Summer Youth Camp
(License-Exempt) |
| Number of Providers |
147 |
1,449 |
3,035 |
879 |
| Total Licensed Capacity |
N/A |
7,245 |
286,233 |
N/A |
| Deaths in Child Care |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Serious Incidents with Injury |
0 |
1 |
136 |
27 |
| Substantiated Child Abuse |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
FFY
2019 |
|
Family, Friend and Neighbor
(License-Exempt) |
Family Child Care Providers
(Registered) |
Child Care Center
(Licensed) |
Summer Youth Camp
(License-Exempt) |
| Number of Providers |
200 |
2,349 |
4,098 |
1,156 |
| Total Licensed Capacity |
N/A |
11,745 |
384,743 |
N/A |
| Deaths in Child Care |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Serious Incidents with Injury |
0 |
3 |
382 |
147 |
| Substantiated Child Abuse |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
Where does this yearly aggregate data come from?
From the lead agencies, this includes the Department of Children and Families, Department of Health and the Child Care Resource and Referral agencies.
How can I report a health and safety violation?
To make a complaint about a child care center or report a health and safety violation, you can file a complaint online or call 1-877-667-9845.
To make a complaint about a summer youth camp, you can file a complaint online or call 1-609-913-5281.
How can I report abuse and neglect?
To report abuse and neglect call the Child Abuse Hotline 1-877 NJ ABUSE (652-2873).