Bethel Assembly of God - Newark NJ Temporary Child Care Center

580 Mt Prospect Avenue , Newark NJ 07104
(973) 484-6660

About the Provider

Description: Bethel Assembly of God is a Temporary Child Care Center in Newark NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 171000089
  • Capacity: 60
  • Age Range: 6 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2019-07-01 2019-07-15 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure CARI checks are completed for 3 new staff.
2019-07-01 2019-08-14 3A:52-4.11(a)(2)
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 provide the identifying information and documentation to the State-authorized vendor as necessary to conduct a CHRI background check, including the individual’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, sex, race, height, weight, hair color, eye color, Social Security number, and the center’s license number.

Violation Observed: Ensure CHRI checks are completed for 2 new staff. 7/15/2019 1 CHRI check outstanding.
2019-07-01 2019-07-15 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play.

Violation Observed: Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play.
2019-07-01 2020-08-27 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

Violation Observed: Obtain and maintain on file a current fire certificate.
2018-10-29 2019-07-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: 1. Secure ceiling tiles in rooms 2, 3, 4, and 5. | 2. Replace cracked ceiling tiles in room 4.
2018-07-06 2019-07-01 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure CARI checks are completed for 5 current staff. 12/3/2018 1 current staff outstanding.
2018-07-06 2019-07-01 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure CHRI checks are completed for 10 current staff. 12/3/2018 2 current staff outstanding.
2018-07-06 2019-07-16 3A:52-6.6(e)(3)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.

Violation Observed: Prepare and post discipline policy including acceptable actions that staff members may take; maintain staff signature on file.
2018-07-06 2019-07-16 3A:52-5.3(l)(4)
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.
2018-07-06 2019-07-16 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
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.
2018-05-31 2019-07-01 3A:52-9.4(a)(2)
If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall ensure that each driver of such a vehicle possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in at least Class B or Class C, with a passenger endorsement, as required by the MVC for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle, or an out-of-State equivalent license, as approved by the MVC.
2018-05-31 2019-07-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Repair torn carpets.
2018-05-31 2019-07-01 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(iv)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary manner.
2018-05-31 2019-07-01 3A:52-221
Cease the transportation of children in vehicles which violate MVC and DCF regulations.

Violation Observed: Comply with DMV regulations in providing transportation for children in approved vehicles with the required documentation. The center is currently utilizing a 15 passenger van to transport the children to the center.

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