Regular Child Care Center
BUF Health & Human Services
Plainfield, NJ
· Union County
510 GRANT AVENUE,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Quick Facts
Capacity
200 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 561-4710
Regular 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
90700300
Expired
Sep 10, 2024
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
At BUF Health & Human Services, we create a safe, clean environment where they can get a well balanced meal, a good education and an opportunity to learn to be self sufficient. BUF pre-schools are geared toward 3 and 4 year old children who learn at our two facilities. In September 2009, BUF opened a new pre-school in Plainfield. Known as BUF 2, the school is a completely green state-of-the-art school. At BUF pre-schools, there are 15 children per classroom who are taught by a teacher and an assistant. BUF pre-schools are located at 510 Grant Ave and 403 West 7th Street in Plainfield, NJ. BUF operates an after school program for children 5 to 11 years old. Our after school program is located at 403 West 7th Street in Plainfield, NJ. BUF operates a summer camp for children 3 to 11 years old. Our summer camp is designed to motivate children and to help them to explore their world and community.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2022-05-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on complaint #20461: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 13 children 3 years of age with 1 teacher when 2 were needed in room 208, Technical assistance was given. The center is to submit to OOL retraining for all staff and management by an outside source in staff/child ratios including during nap time and staff breaks. 5/2/22: At the time of the inspection Room 208 had 14 children age 3 and 4 with 1 teacher when 2 teachers were needed. Technical assistance was given. 5/`19/22:Ratio violation abated, violation still open due to outside retraining. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) | Based on complaint # 20461: Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system. Technical assistance was given. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system. |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Based on complaint #20461: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times including during nap time and staff breaks. Technical assistance was given. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2022-03-21 | 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. |
| 2022-03-21 | 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. |
| 2022-03-21 | 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. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on complaint # 20342: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Based on complaint # 20342: Ensure that all staff and director are trained in maintaining staff/child ratios at all times. Submit to OOL retraining documents and signatures. - 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. |
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL and filled out in its entirety. - 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). |
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