Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Al Hikmah Elementary School
Prospect Park, NJ
· Passaic County
278 N 8th Street,
Prospect Park, NJ 07508
Quick Facts
Capacity
55 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
170800046
License Issued
Aug 27, 2024
Active Through
Aug 27, 2027
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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About the Provider
Al Hikmah Elementary School is a Child Care Center in Prospect Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Other,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-04 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-02 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Ten (10) children were present in Room 210 which has an occupancy of nine (9). - Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that Room 210 washes and disinfects table before use. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - 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). |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. - 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). |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - 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. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. There was no record of a fire drill for the month of November. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. In Room 211 Lysol was being stored in an opened bin on a table by the door. - 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. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilet in Room 211 is maintained in operating condition. Toilet was not flushing. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean. Clean vent near the morning meeting area in Room 210. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings in Room 101. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Provide cover for garbage receptacle in Room 211. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Repair cracks in resilient surfacing in the outdoor play area to prevent accidental tripping. - 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. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Remove coverings from sprinklers throughout the building. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There were two members of staff without CARI on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-11 | Physical plant requirements for all centers | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2021-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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