Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Just Babies Daycare
Westfield, NJ
· Union County
462 West Broad Street,
Westfield, NJ 07090
Quick Facts
Capacity
53 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 654-5900
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20JUS0001
License Issued
Sep 21, 2025
Active Through
Sep 21, 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
Jaci Diamond, its owner, has a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. She is a licensed Speech Therapist with over 15 years of experience in Pediatric Development. Her motto “Love, Laugh, Learn” reflects her childcare philosophy. She believes it is important for Just Babies caregivers to utilize this philosophy in their daily routines by making a connection, having fun, and teaching something. Her experience as a working parent and child development professional shapes all of the Just Babies programs.
Lauren Wentzheimer, our director, has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and English. She has been a vital part of Just Babies since its inception in 2005. Lauren has a talent for developing and implementing a variety of enriching programming and special events. She collaborates with our staff and parents to ensure the very best care for our children.
Lauren Wentzheimer, our director, has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and English. She has been a vital part of Just Babies since its inception in 2005. Lauren has a talent for developing and implementing a variety of enriching programming and special events. She collaborates with our staff and parents to ensure the very best care for our children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-12 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.6(f) | Based on complaint #20204: Ensure that the staff signatures attesting to the retraining of the center's discipline policy and submitted to OOL. - The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on Complaint #20204: The center will cease immediately the use of weighted blankets at the center as well as putting heavy object in children's backpacks. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(2) | Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time. Refers to the toddler room. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that children have opportunities to choose materials freely and materials are accessible at all times except during lunch and nap time. |
| 2022-02-17 | 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). |
| 2022-02-17 | 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | 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. |
| 2021-08-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-29 | New Sponsor | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-10 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-11 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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