Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Alphabet Soup Child Care Center
Ridgefield Park, NJ
· Bergen County
212 Main Street,
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 296-0022
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02ALP0002
License Issued
Aug 5, 2024
Active Through
Aug 5, 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
Alphabet Soup Child Care Center, Preschool & Kindergarten, is Bergen County’s best solution for your child care needs. If you're looking for day care, early childhood education, preschool, infant care or kindergarten in Bergen County, New Jersey, look no further.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8am-6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | 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). |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.Note:Pertains to (4) named staff. - 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain all staff on center's policies of washing and then disinfecting surfaces using a two step process. Submit training information with signatures to OOL - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.Note: Pertains to (1) named child. - 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). |
| 2022-12-09 | 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Repair the broken toilet in the children's bathroom. - 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair/replace the stained ceiling tiles in the Infant/Toddler room. - 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the children's bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure the power strip in the Infant room. - 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. |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove debris and overgrown vegetation from the path of the fire exit. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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