Child Care Center
AlphaBEST at Somerville Elementary
Ridgewood, NJ
· Bergen County
45 South Pleasant Avenue,
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 978-1896
Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
CCC116513
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
License Expiration
Jul 30, 2029
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
AlphaBEST at Somerville Elementary is a Child Care Center in Ridgewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Thursday, 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM; Friday, 03:00 PM - 08:45 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
- Friday03:00 PM - 08:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-23 | Renewal,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-02-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-12-12 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-10-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-06-19 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Provide documentation on renewal CARI clearances for all staff. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Provide documentation of annual training for 1 staff member. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Provide a special care plan for 1 child with an epi-pen. - 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). |
| 2023-06-19 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - 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 |
| 2022-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | 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). |
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure staff are using a 2 step process when washing and disinfecting. Staff were using hand sanitizing wipes to clean the tables. - 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 |
| 2021-06-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-30 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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