Boys & Girls Club of Garifield - Garfield NJ Child Care Center

490 MIDLAND AVE , GARFIELD NJ 07026
(973) 478-7662

About the Provider

Description: The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Garfield is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. By reaching children at an early age and providing positive activities and encouragement, our Club provides a compelling alternative to youth crime, gang membership, drugs, and other negative influences that effect our youth today.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02BOY0005
  • Capacity: 279
  • Age Range: 6 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-12-29
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-12-29
  • 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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Inspection Date Inspection Type Reinspection Form
2025-12-02 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2025-10-28 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-05 Other,Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-24 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-22 Other Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-14 Complaint,Other No Center Inspection
2025-02-18 Monitoring,Other No Center Inspection
2024-12-05 Re-Inspection,No Children Present Yes Center Inspection
2024-10-31 Re-Inspection,No Children Present Yes Center Inspection
2024-09-26 Renewal No Center Inspection
2024-04-25 Other No Center Inspection
2023-06-13 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2023-03-07 144392 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.
2023-03-07 144392 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) 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.
2023-03-07 144392 3A:52-4.8(c) The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

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