Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Featherbed Lane School
Clark, NJ
· Union County
801 Featherbed Lane,
Clark, NJ 07066
Quick Facts
Capacity
217 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 388-7063
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20FEA0001
License Issued
Jun 10, 2026
Active Through
Jun 10, 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
We provide a safe , fun and educationally sound learning environment for your child. Our staff consists of NJ state certified teachers and experienced caregivers. These professionals provide a unique opportunity for your child to grow emotionally, socially and academically. Our goal is to meet the individual needs of the children. We foster a learning and developmental environment which accommodates each child's personal learning style.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-10 | Monitoring,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-20 | Life Safety Modification,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-15 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-14 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-13 | Phone Call,Agency Meeting | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-01 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-03 | Re-Inspection,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-09 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-07 | Complaint,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-12 | Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center. 5/17/23 For the bird. - 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 if sick, removed from the area(s) occupied by children, until the pet has been examined by a licensed veterinarian and has been diagnosed as presenting no risk to the children. |
| 2023-03-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Provide education documentation for one additional 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Provide education documentation for one additional group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served; code ae01. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout building 5 wherein 3 emergency lights were not operable. 3/20/23 two lights. - 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-133 | Remove any excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room in building 4. - Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Wash floor pillows in room 9, brick building. - 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Replace diapering surface in building 4 which is torn. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Provide a 2nd epipen for one child and ensure it is not expired. - 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). |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Provide prednisolone for one child as per their special care plan. - 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 |
| 2023-03-09 | 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Provide documentation of completed annual orientation for all staff. - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2023-03-09 | 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | 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. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | 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 educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(7)(i) | Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required for renewal for buildings 1-5. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license. |
| 2023-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-19 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-19 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii) | Ensure that children are provided opportunities to leave their sleeping equipment to crawl, walk and play. At the time of the inspection 1 child in room 11 was sleeping in a high chair. Technical assistance was given. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play. |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire, refers to 1 staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required, refers to 8 new staff members. 3/9/23 One staff and two sponsor representatives. - 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. |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on complaint #21733: Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Abated at the time of inspection. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 16 children ages 3 years of age with 1 teacher in room 7 when 2 were needed. Technical assistance was given and the center is instructed to send to OOL retraining for all staff. - 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 |
| 2022-12-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-09-06 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-06 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | New Space | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings, refers to cabin 2. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2022-08-02 | 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, refers to cabin 2. 7/11/23 Provide a drinking water testing checklist and statement of assurance signed by the sponsor representative. - 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. |
| 2022-07-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-26 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-26 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-02 | Age Change | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-04-26 | Center Life Safety Modification Applications,Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
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