Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Garden Grove Preschool
Sparta, NJ
· Sussex County
60 Glen Road,
Sparta, NJ 07871
Quick Facts
Capacity
43 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 400-8745
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC120062
License Issued
Apr 2, 2026
Active Through
Apr 2, 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
Garden Grove Preschool is a Child Care Center in Sparta NJ, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 05:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-11 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-03 | Other,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-20 | Re-Inspection,TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-26 | Other,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-18 | Monitoring,New Space,Increase | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. Ensure the required allergy medication is obtained and kept at the center. - 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). |
| 2023-01-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove the phone chargers and dangling wires near the teacher's desk in Room 2 that pose a hazard to the children. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-11-02 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-02 | Increase | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - 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. |
| 2022-11-02 | 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 |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2022-10-13 | Technical Assistance Visit | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-13 | Technical Assistance Visit | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). Repair or replace the cracked wooden planks on the large play piece. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Replace windows that have cracks. - 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. |
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