Central Presbyterian Church Weekday Nursery - Summit NJ Regular Child Care Center

70 MAPLE STREET , SUMMIT NJ 07901
(908) 273-0484

About the Provider

Description: We provide a variety of learning and growing experiences to challenge young, inquisitive minds. It is our belief that children benefit significantly through active participation in daily projects. To that end, we offer an experience curriculum. We strive for total involvement, trying to meet the developmental needs of each child. We aspire to awaken new interests and appreciations, to aid in the understanding of new ideas and relationships, and to help our children in building new and stronger life skills - physically, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our program endeavors to contribute to the continued growth of each child's self-confidence and independence.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 20CEN0002
  • Capacity: 203
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Expiration Date: Apr 07, 2026
  • 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
2022-11-01 2022-12-19 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 that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
2022-11-01 2022-12-19 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 that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
2022-11-01 2022-12-19 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
2022-11-01 2022-12-19 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2022-11-01 2023-01-05 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)
The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing.

Violation Observed: Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center.
2022-11-01 2023-01-05 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 immediately after outdoor/indoor play.
2022-11-01 2023-01-05 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: Repair the emergency exit light in room 226.
2022-11-01 2023-01-05 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 the big whole in the ceiling from the small flood in the hallway by the stairs.
2022-11-01 2023-01-05 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Violation Observed: Remove the rust from the ceiling vents in the hallway outside room 21.
2022-11-01 2023-01-05 3A:52-4.8(a)(5)
Topics of orientation training shall include evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l).

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete training on evacuating the center to the alternate emergency indoor location.
2022-11-01 2022-12-19 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)
Pets shall be permitted in a center only under the following circumstances: pets kept by or loacted in the center, regardless of ownership, shall be

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations and parent notification. Provide documentation from the vet that the turtle is in good health. Provide an MOU to OOL stating the children are never to touch or handle the turtle.
2021-11-29 2021-11-29 3A:52-5.3(a)(10)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all hand sanitizer bottles are inaccessible to the children in rooms 122,125 &227. Staff took immediate action and placed the hand sanitizer out of reach of children.
2021-11-29 2021-12-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that toilet paper holder is free of rust in the 2nd floor bathroom. ( Center emailed a picture of a new toilet paper holder).
2021-11-29 2021-12-08 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: Ensure that all flooring are kept in good repair in the bathroom in room 130. (Center sent a picture of the repaired floor tile).
2021-11-29 2021-12-08 3A:52-5.3(a)(9)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

Violation Observed: Ensure that toilet paper holder is free of rust in the 2nd floor bathroom. ( Center emailed a picture of a new toilet paper holder).

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