Child Care Center
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Hannah Caldwell School School-age Program
Union, NJ
· Union County
1120 Commerce Avenue,
Union, NJ 07083
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 856-9207
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20HAN0002
License Issued
Sep 25, 2025
Active Through
Sep 25, 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
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School is located on a hilltop setting at 1120 Commerce Avenue in Union, New Jersey. It has an enrollment of 580 children in Grades Pre-Kindergarten to Four. The school serves a diverse population that reflects the community.
The mission of Hannah Caldwell is to provide a safe, well-organized, child-centered environment, which establishes an atmosphere conducive to mutual respect, integrity, and shared values. These values encourage each child to reach his/her social, physical, and academic potential. When the resources of students, staff, and community are combined, children will develop life skills needed to become productive adults and life-long learners.
The mission of Hannah Caldwell is to provide a safe, well-organized, child-centered environment, which establishes an atmosphere conducive to mutual respect, integrity, and shared values. These values encourage each child to reach his/her social, physical, and academic potential. When the resources of students, staff, and community are combined, children will develop life skills needed to become productive adults and life-long learners.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:45 AM-3:05 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Record Retrieval | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-09 | Monitoring,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-01-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-03 | Relocation,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-31 | No Children Present,Relocation | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2025-01-28 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-12-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-11-13 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-09-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-06-27 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-05-20 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-03-01 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2024-01-25 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-11-30 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-10-18 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-08-23 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-07-05 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-03 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-03-29 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-02-28 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-01-26 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-12-08 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that 1 named child has Epi-pens that are accompanied by a special care plan. At the time of the inspection the special care plan was missing. - 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 3 named 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority including job descriptions and responsibilities. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) | Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. - The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) | Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Provide documentation to credential the program supervisor. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. - 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection 4 children walked to the bathroom without direct supervision. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. At the time of the inspection the staff indicated they didn't know who was in charge. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff know the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Wherein a named staff member needed to count the number of children present when asked by inspector. - The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times. |
| 2022-06-01 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-05-26 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-04-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-03-09 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-03-04 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-01-24 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-12-23 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-10-12 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-01-17 | Complaint | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-01-17 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-12-02 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-10-31 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-09-10 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-06-21 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-05-14 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal,Monitoring,Increase | No | POPS Inspection |
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