Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Boys & Girls Club of Wayne
Wayne, NJ
· Passaic County
153 Garside Ave,
Wayne, NJ 07470
Quick Facts
Capacity
228 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 956-0033
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
16BOY0011
License Issued
Jul 10, 2025
Active Through
Jul 10, 2028
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
MISSION STATEMENT To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-08 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-23 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-05 | Monitoring,Space Evaluation,Capacity Change | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) | Develop a written policy for parental notification if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy. |
| 2022-05-20 | 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure all staff who were fingerprinted before 1/1/21 obtain a new CHRI clearance. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Provide education and experience for 1 head teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Provide education and experience for 1 group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(5) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include leadership and advocacy. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Replace all expired medications. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(iv) | Ensure the center obtains a doctor's note for medications that require a doctor's recommendation of dosage. - 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 maintain on file a record of the following the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure all medications required by the special care plan are present. - 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). |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) | Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure all bibs are removed before putting a child down to sleep in Room C. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. Ensure a 2 step process is used. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure the germ guardian in Room B. - 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. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2022-05-20 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed. - 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 using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Upload the sponsor CHRI clearance to NJCCIS. - 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. |
| 2022-01-31 | 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. |
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of inspection, the panel was reading supervisory trouble, booster trouble. The administration contacted the monitoring company who confirmed that the fire panel was still communicating daily and they are sending someone out on Thursday, February 3, 2022. - 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. |
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the ripped climbing mat in Room B. - 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. |
| 2022-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.4/20/22 - the center submitted all information and are awaiting an inspection. - 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. |
| 2021-01-05 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-31 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-25 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Fax | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
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