Child Care Center
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HOPES CAP Inc Child Development Center
Plainfield, NJ
· Union County
1101 South Avenue,
Plainfield, NJ 07062
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 568-5084
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC120154
License Issued
Jun 24, 2025
Active Through
Jun 24, 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
HOPES CAP Inc Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in Plainfield NJ, with a maximum capacity of 125 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-29 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-10 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-11 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-28 | 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, refers to 1 staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-04-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately throughout the center. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that nothing is stored on top of the chaining table in room 101. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Ensure that the cribs in room 103 and 104 is not used for storage. - 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 |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in the hallway bathroom. - 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. |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(5)(iii) | Ensure that the sink used for handwashing is not used for washing dishes and toys in room 103. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, toilet and sink facility requirements are as follows: for each classroom used by children under 2 1/2 years of age, a minimum of one sink shall be located in the classroom for newly-constructed centers and expansions. |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, toys mouthed by infants and toddlers before being given to another child. |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(v) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects bottles, nipples and other feeding equipment after each use, refers to rom 104. At the time of the inspection, the center was rewashing bottles and sippy cups using a scrub brush stored in a liquid. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, bottles, nipples, and other feeding equipment. |
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center ceases reusing of a sponge in room 104. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2023-01-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check. |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, CARI, and CHRI, are directly supervised by another staff member. - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2022-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and provide documentation. - 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. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2022-06-24 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-24 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2022-06-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Provide mechanical ventilation as required in children's bathrooms in the basement. 1/19/23 abated via invoice/work description. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-06-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair the latch to the gate leading to the basement access in room 106. - 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. |
| 2022-06-24 | 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. |
| 2022-06-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that two group teachers meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education |
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