Child Care Center
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KinderCare at Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
· Bergen County
450 Chestnut Ridge Rd,
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Type of Care
Infant Programs, Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Private Kindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, Summer Programs
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 505-1680
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02KIN0003
License Issued
Apr 8, 2024
Active Through
Apr 8, 2027
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
Here at the Woodcliff Lake KinderCare we take pride in our excellent learning environment. Our teachers are excited to share their knowledge of learning with all the children in their care. Our focus is teaching and learning through play. Developing the whole child and fostering a sense of community and pride. We take pride in classrooms and everything in our center is designed for learning!
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-09-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-05 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-12 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-28 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-10 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-01 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-16 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-22 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-12 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-11 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii)(1) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a feeding plan documented in writing in Room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be documented in writing. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in Room 1. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(g)(2) | Ensure that each child's bedding is stored separately in Room 4. - When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be stored separately for each child. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in Room 2. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately before giving a child a bottle in Room 1. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in Room 2. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(vi) | Ensure that staff wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal excretions in Room 2. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Obtain a CHRI clearance for 4 staff members. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) | Ensure that the group teacher 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 |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Provide documentation of annual orientation training for 14 staff members. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Provide documentation of training hours for 4 staff members. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(iv) | Provide a doctors note for the dosage of medication for a child under 2 years old. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure all medications required by the special care plan are present at the center. - The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that diaper creams are inaccessible to the children in Room 4. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Address the odor in the Room 4 bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair the ripped couch in Room 4. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean the vent by the handwashing sink in Room 5. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Repair the peeling paint on the fence posts on the playground.3/3/23 - center is working to get quotes for repairs.4/5/23 - center decided to repair complete fence so will be getting new quotes5/11/23 - center is working to get a 2nd quote. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Repair the cracks and holes in the resilient surfacing on the playground. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove the bee hives in the outdoor wooden shed. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in Room 3. - 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. |
| 2022-08-30 | 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 in Room 2. - 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. |
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