Kids First at Childtime - Rahway NJ Regular Child Care Center

215 ELM AVE , RAHWAY NJ 07065
(732) 396-1533
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our wonderful Rahway, NJ daycare facility! My name is Farhang and I am the school director. I have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Language Arts. I have been with Childtime for 11 years and a director for two of those years.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 20KID0002
  • Capacity: 73
  • Age Range: 0 - 6 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Mar 10, 2025
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Lori Ritchwood (lritchwood@cjfhc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-4.3(c)
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

Violation Observed: Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center.Room A, B and D were out of ratio.
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-6.2(a)(1)
The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program in Room C.
2023-05-01 2023-07-12 3A:52-6.1(b)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in Room C Infant area.
2023-05-01 2023-07-12 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that cribs have snuggly fitted sheets in Room C Infant area.
2023-05-01 2023-07-12 3A:52-7.6(c)
Bites and injuries other than those specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a) shall be reported to the child's parent by the end of the day.

Violation Observed: Ensure that parents are notified of injuries and accident report is filled in its entirety.
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii)
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, diapering surfaces.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use with 2 step cleaning process in Room C (Toddler area).
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iv)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center washes and disinfects toys mouthed by infants and toddlers with 2 step cleaning process in Room C (Infant area).
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)
Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately

Violation Observed: Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing diaper in Room C (Infant area).
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3)
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.

Violation Observed: Replace or repair both ripped diaper pads in Room C.Clean underneath the pads.
2023-05-01 2023-07-12 3A:52-4.8(g)(3)
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. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist.
2023-05-01 2023-07-12 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii)
The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
2023-05-01 3A:52-3.4(a)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
2023-05-01 2023-05-30 3A:52-5.3(n)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: 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.
2023-05-01 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)
Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
2023-05-01 2023-05-01 3A:52-5.3(m)(2)
Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all cribs, cots and sleeping equipment are arranged to provide access to a three foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.Ensure that there is clear path to exit from Room C (Infant area).

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Reviews

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Concerned parent Jul 19, 2014

They claimed my son said a "bad word" so the director Farhang instructed one of the aids to 'wash our that dirty mouth"soo she washed his mouth out with soap. We called DYFS they "investigated'& said to of found nothing but next thing we knew we were the ones being investigated by DYFS. Not a place you want your kids to go. Nine times out of time if a report is made is minor. Like another time my son had a nose bleed that went on for a half an hour & they never called me. I found out after noticing he had different clothes on & HE told me. After that they told me. My kid's stuff had been given away numerous times too by the aids.

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Angie V Dec 22, 2011

PLEASE READ!!!!! Stay away from this daycare! My 2year old daughter went there for 8 months and had a terrible accident. Both front teeth were pushed back and i was not called and made aware of the situation. The teachers nor the aid could explain how this happened or even when it happened. A minor report was written up when they noticed blood on her sheets and around her mouth after putting her to sleep that way. They claimed she woke up that way or may have gum disease! I understand that accidents happen but to have her there for 5 hours without any medical attention is absolute neglect. They are now being investigated by DYFS. I would never recommend this place to anyone! Parents please think twice about enrolling your kids to this daycare.

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