Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Greater Bergen Community Action at Marion Gardens
Jersey City, NJ
· Hudson County
57 Dales Avenue,
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 6 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 633-6770
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
181000046
License Issued
Nov 7, 2025
Active Through
Nov 7, 2028
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
Greater Bergen Community Action at Marion Gardens is a Child Care Center in Jersey City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 6 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-29 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-29 | Agency Meeting,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-15 | 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). |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) | Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member and are not left alone to care for children. - 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. |
| 2022-07-15 | 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 for the center's license renewal.4/25/23 There are four (4) CHRI background check outstanding.. - 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. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all 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. |
| 2022-07-15 | 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. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(6) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the parent's signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document. - 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 parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b). |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - 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) |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(d) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2022-07-15 | 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.7/6/23 Drinking Water Statement of Assurance is outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2022-07-15 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2022-02-10 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-11-25 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-08 | Initial | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-03 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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