Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Goldilocks Children Learning Center, Inc.
Rutherford, NJ
· Bergen County
110 Jackson Avenue,
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Quick Facts
Capacity
53 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 460-1770
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
080400085
License Issued
Apr 22, 2026
Active Through
Apr 22, 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
Goldilocks Preschool strives: To facilitate and foster the growth and development of young children physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually in a happy, safe and nurturing environment that encourages individuality, self discovery, cooperation, inquisitiveness and respect for themselves, others and their surroundings, through developmentally appropriate activities. To provide support, education and acceptance within our diverse community of parents and staff while inspiring personal fulfillment for all the lives we touch.
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 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-12 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-24 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - 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). |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that 1 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(4) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the name, address and telephone number of the child's health care provider. - 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 the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is updated annually, including the immunization records for 2 named children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tile 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in the hallway bathroom and Room 1 bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove the clutter from the bathroom in Room 1. - 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. |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. - The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. |
| 2023-02-24 | 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. |
| 2023-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Re-train all staff in the following core area: Proper bathroom supervision - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-08-03 | 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 annual training log: Update form - 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). |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(c)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains the required documentation for pets kept at the center, including applicable vaccinations and parent notification: BunnyNote 10.20.2022Veterinary Documentation SubmittedParental Notification Required - 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 |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate for the catering company - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate - 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. |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children: cleaners The center took immediate action during this inspection and relocated all cleaners in Room 3 - 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. |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces in good repair: Replace the missing toilet seat in the bathroom 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. |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition: Replace the missing vent cover in the bathroom in Room 2 - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) | Repair and/or replace sleeping equipment that is in disrepair: Mats - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check: 1 staff - 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. |
| 2022-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-13 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-22 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-20 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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