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Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center #50

Elizabeth, NJ · Union County
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 1.0 (1 review)
1000 S Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
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Quick Facts

Capacity
180 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1

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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20FRA0004
License Issued
Aug 16, 2026
Active Through
Aug 16, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing

Reviews

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pilar
2016-03-04 07:52:20
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7 cars are allow to park for 150 little kids in 10 min, otherwise you will have a ticket or have you car tow. board of education does not care.the principal does not care good luck.

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About the Provider

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The Frances C. Smith Center facility is housed in the former Rickel Home Center, Located at 1000 South Elmora Avenue, and will accommodate approximately 300 youngsters. The building's interior was completely renovated to meet the special needs of the preschool child.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Type Reinspection / Rule Details
2026-09-16 Email Yes Center Inspection
2026-06-16 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-05-04 Re-Inspection Yes Center Inspection
2026-03-24 Renewal No Center Inspection
2025-11-06 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-10-23 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-09-18 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-08-08 Email Yes Center Inspection
2025-07-08 Monitoring No Center Inspection
2024-07-18 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2024-07-17 Monitoring No POPS Inspection
2023-05-24 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-05-08 Renewal No POPS Inspection
2023-05-08 Renewal No POPS Inspection
2023-05-08 Violation 3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(i) Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a record of the child's health examination and immunizations for early childhood programs. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a).
2023-05-08 Violation 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) Update policy on the use of technology and social media. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites.
2023-02-16 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-02-14 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2023-01-04 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2022-12-01 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2022-10-31 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2022-09-28 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2022-08-26 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2022-07-26 Monitoring No POPS Inspection
2022-07-26 Monitoring No POPS Inspection
2022-07-26 Violation 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff. On 2/14/2023, 1 outstanding. - 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.
2022-07-26 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.
2022-07-26 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.
2022-01-03 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2021-12-02 Renewal No POPS Inspection
2020-01-03 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2019-11-29 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2019-10-18 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2019-09-11 Email Yes POPS Inspection
2019-07-30 Monitoring No POPS Inspection

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