Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Garden of Wonders LLC
Union, NJ
· Union County
20 Stahuber Ave,
Union, NJ 07083
Quick Facts
Capacity
112 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20GAR0001
License Issued
Jul 30, 2026
Active Through
Jul 30, 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 of Wonders LLC is a Child Care Center in Union NJ, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-12 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-10 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Submit a request for the use of the multipurpose room or ensure room is not used for children. - Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all outside activity members who do not have a completed CARI, CHRI and orientation are directly supervised by another staff member. - 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. One staff member outstanding. - 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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that special health care plans have the required parent authorization. - 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 the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(1)(ii) | Submit an updated copy of the Certificate of Occupancy. - For newly-constructed buildings, for existing buildings whose construction code group classification would change from that which it had been, or for existing buildings that require major alteration or renovation, the center shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) issued by the municipality in which it is located, reflecting the center's compliance with the provisions of the NJUCC, and submit a copy of the CO to the Office of Licensing, for the following group classification: I-4 (Institutional) for buildings accommodating one or more children less than 2 ½ years of age. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that the floor is free of gaps in room 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. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor in front of the exit door by room 2. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in room 8. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) | Ensure that all windows and glass within 36 inches above the floor are made of safety glass or have protective guards. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls in hallway outside of infant room. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure there are evacuation cribs available. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that |
| 2023-05-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - 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. |
| 2023-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the stained ceiling tile in the hallway outside room 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. |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Remove the rust from the sink drain in the bathroom in room 4. - 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. |
| 2022-10-21 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-10-21 | 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. |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(9) | Ensure that staff designated to perform health care procedures are trained in doing so and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training. - 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication for 3 children. - 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 the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2021-08-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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