Child Care Center
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Collegiate School - New Beginnings
Passaic, NJ
· Passaic County
22 Kent Ct At Passaic Avenu,
Passaic, NJ 07055
Quick Facts
Capacity
105 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 777-1714
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
16COL0003
License Issued
Dec 4, 2026
Active Through
Dec 4, 2029
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
Welcome to Collegiate New Beginnings. We are happy to announce that we are in our sixth year of operation. We offer pre-school for children ages 3-5 years old. Our rooms are filled with fun learning materials that are developmentally appropriate. Our teachers and para professional work together to ensure each child's individual needs are met. Class sizes are small with 15 children per class. All five classrooms are trained in high scope. We hold different activities throughout the year for the children and parents such as field trips, multicultural feasts, picture day, and many more. We are equipped with two outdoor playgrounds and an indoor gym where children can utilize their various gross motor skills.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-24 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. There are ten members of staff who are missing Orientation/Training.3/3/23: Pertains to 4 named staff. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. Provide protective covings for outlets throughout the building. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Provide updated staff record checklist. - 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). |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. Some members of staff were missing departure times. - 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Maintain / repair emergency light to the right of the second floor entrance. - 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Room 207. Bleach was being stored in a filing cabinet accessible to children. - 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heater in Room 102B. At the time of inspection the said heater was removed by staff member. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2022-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-09 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-15 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-01-08 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-10-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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