Child Care Center
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James Madison Elementary School-ABC Program
Edison, NJ
· Middlesex County
840 New Dover Road,
Edison, NJ 08820
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (732) 248-7410
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12JAM0001
License Issued
Dec 7, 2025
Active Through
Dec 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
James Madison Primary School provides a positive learning environment, rich in literacy experiences and inquiry-based instruction, to students in preschool through grade two. Given the age of the children that we teach, our staff prides itself on their ongoing commitment to providing instruction that is developmentally appropriate and designed to meet the varied needs of our young learners.
Our students are immersed in children's literature as we build the foundation for life-long reading. Quality literature serves as a springboard for our writing instruction. Our students participate in math instruction that incorporates the development of foundational skills and strategies. Equal to our rigorous academic instruction is our commitment to strong character development and pro-social skills instruction. Our students learn from a young age the importance of cooperation and collaboration as they work with partners, in small groups, and engage in whole-class activities.
Visitors to the building will immediately notice the bright atmosphere and positive feeling tone that the building exudes. Children's work is found throughout the building in lively colorful displays. The building reflects the energy and productivity of our young learners.
Our students are immersed in children's literature as we build the foundation for life-long reading. Quality literature serves as a springboard for our writing instruction. Our students participate in math instruction that incorporates the development of foundational skills and strategies. Equal to our rigorous academic instruction is our commitment to strong character development and pro-social skills instruction. Our students learn from a young age the importance of cooperation and collaboration as they work with partners, in small groups, and engage in whole-class activities.
Visitors to the building will immediately notice the bright atmosphere and positive feeling tone that the building exudes. Children's work is found throughout the building in lively colorful displays. The building reflects the energy and productivity of our young learners.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-06 | Monitoring,Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-11-24 | Agency Meeting | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-29 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2024-01-18 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-11-08 | Phone Call | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-08-29 | Agency Meeting | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-07-20 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2023-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2023-03-16 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2022-11-15 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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). |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(f) | Ensure that the center has a written outline of daily activities. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b) shall prepare and maintain on file a written outline of the center's daily activities, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(a) through (d) and (g) and (h). |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-3.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document. The center shall maintain on file a copy of the Information to Parents document. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-7.11(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and maintains on file the signatures of the parents attesting to their receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the policy on the management of communicable diseases to the parent of each child enrolled and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.5(b) | Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children and will maintain on file signatures from all parents and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(j)(3) | Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy and maintain on file signatures from all families attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The center shall distribute a copy of the expulsion policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(l) | Develop and distribute to all families and staff a social media policy and maintain on file signatures from all families and staff attesting to the receipt of the policy. - The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks. - The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. |
| 2021-03-09 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2021-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2021-02-10 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2020-01-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-11-20 | Yes | POPS Inspection | |
| 2019-10-08 | Renewal | No | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-07-22 | Monitoring | Yes | POPS Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | POPS Inspection |
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