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HOPES CAP, Inc. Early Head Start
Plainfield, NJ
· Union County
322 Park Avenue,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 754-1830
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
120200136
License Issued
May 8, 2025
Active Through
May 8, 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 offers Early Head Start (Expectant Women, Infants and Toddlers), Head Start (Preschool), and State Funded Preschool programs at a variety of locations in Hudson and Union Counties, NJ.
As one of the first established Head Start programs in the country, in 1966, HOPES Head Start prides itself on its continuous service of high quality educational programs for children and support services for families.
Funded by the Federal Government, Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) are comprehensive child development programs serving expectant women, children from birth to age five and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.
Both programs provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social services to children and their families. Parent involvement is encouraged and support is offered for children with disabilities. Ten percent of the programs' total enrollment opportunities are made available to children with disabilities, without regard to family income.
The cornerstone of the Early Head Start/Head Start Programs is parent and community involvement - which has made it one of the most successful early childhood education programs in the country. There are rigorous requirements that must be met in order to be in compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards. For more information on Head Start, visit The Office of Head Start website.
HOPES Early Childhood locations also provide State Funded Preschool programs that enable residents of Hoboken and Plainfield School Districts to have their age and residency eligible child attend the preschool program free of charge. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education for more information about the New Jersey State Funded Preschool Program (Formerly Abbott Preschool).
As one of the first established Head Start programs in the country, in 1966, HOPES Head Start prides itself on its continuous service of high quality educational programs for children and support services for families.
Funded by the Federal Government, Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) are comprehensive child development programs serving expectant women, children from birth to age five and their families. The programs are child-focused and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.
Both programs provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education, medical, dental and mental health, nutrition and social services to children and their families. Parent involvement is encouraged and support is offered for children with disabilities. Ten percent of the programs' total enrollment opportunities are made available to children with disabilities, without regard to family income.
The cornerstone of the Early Head Start/Head Start Programs is parent and community involvement - which has made it one of the most successful early childhood education programs in the country. There are rigorous requirements that must be met in order to be in compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards. For more information on Head Start, visit The Office of Head Start website.
HOPES Early Childhood locations also provide State Funded Preschool programs that enable residents of Hoboken and Plainfield School Districts to have their age and residency eligible child attend the preschool program free of charge. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education for more information about the New Jersey State Funded Preschool Program (Formerly Abbott Preschool).
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-11 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-02 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-20 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(2) | Repair and/or replace non working light in room 2. - Lighting requirements are as follows: during program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2023-01-27 | 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. |
| 2022-07-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-28 | 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. |
| 2022-02-28 | 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. - 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. |
| 2021-10-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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