Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Happy Face Day Care Center II
Jersey City, NJ
· Hudson County
379 Palisade Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
09HAP0006
License Issued
Jul 7, 2026
Active Through
Jul 7, 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
Happy Face Day Care Center II is a Child Care Center in Jersey City NJ, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-18 | TA Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-16 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Based on information, ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. - The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.9(a) | Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - The sponsor, sponsor representative, director, or any staff member shall verbally notify the State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) immediately whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect by a staff member, or any other adult, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.9, 8.10, 8.13 and 8.14. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) | Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times throughout the center. Two named staff had inappropriate physical contact with a named child during nap time on multiple occasions, including pulling, pushing and throwing the named child onto a cot and then restraining the named child to keep her on the cot. One of the named staff also grabbed a 2nd named child's left arm and flipped him over to his stomach. - The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive. |
| 2022-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of blankets and/or other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. - 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 sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-12-07 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | Retrain all staff on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, including prohibiting blankets for children under 12 months.. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
| 2022-10-21 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) | Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age): a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iii) | Ensure that children in room 1 are provided opportunities to leave their sleeping equipment to crawl, walk and play. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. Staff members shall provide all children who are developmentally able with opportunities to leave their cribs, playpens or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment to crawl, toddle, walk, and play. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i)(2) | Ensure that all cribs and playpens are equipped with all of the required components, including a clean, snugly fitting sheet. Clean or replace soiled crib sheets in room 1. - 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 each crib or playpen shall be equipped with a clean, snugly fitting sheet. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. Ensure children aren't given toys to play with in their high chairs after they have been cleaned and disinfected prior to meals and/or snacks. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Cover the holes along the back wall of room 2 with protrusions sticking out. - 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. |
| 2022-09-02 | 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. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required, including the ladder and broken furniture. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide documentation that the plastic slide on the playground is for commercial outdoor use or remove it. - 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. |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the gate on the play area leading to the other center remains closed. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 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. |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-11-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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