Description: Caring Hands Child Care is located in the heart of Union City. We are a learning center that prides itself in providing quality child care to children ranging in ages from newborns to 13 years old.
Our goal is for children to learn and grow in a warm and loving environment.
All of our staff have training and experience working with young children, and are knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices. With a brand new, state-of-the-art-facility, we give children the tools to flourish physically, mentally and emotionally.
Please call us with questions, and we encourage you to stop by for a tour of our beautiful facility!
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
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| 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | |
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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: Repair all emergency lights that are not working throughout the center. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) |
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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: Provide for all staff. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) |
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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: Provide for all staff. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(i) |
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For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the child's name. Violation Observed: Complete form with all information on the form for all children with illnesses. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-7.6(b)(1) |
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The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child. Violation Observed: Complete all accident forms with all required information. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-6.8(k)(2) | |
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The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents. Violation Observed: Develop a policy and ensure it is sign by all staff and parents. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) |
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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. Violation Observed: Please update fire drill log. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | |
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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. Violation Observed: Update the lockdown drill log. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-4.6(a) |
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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). Violation Observed: Complete all missing information |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(ii) |
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For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to plan, discuss and observe the implementation of program activities by staff members for all groups of children. Violation Observed: Provide schedule for the head teacher's classroom time. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 2020-01-15 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) |
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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. Violation Observed: The director must designate who will be in charge when he or she is not present at the center. |
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| 2019-12-11 | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | |
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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. Violation Observed: For Designee |
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