Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Merry Go Round Early Education Center, LLC
Teaneck, NJ
· Bergen County
21 Shepard Avenue,
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Quick Facts
Capacity
37 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02MER0001
License Issued
Oct 17, 2024
Active Through
Oct 17, 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
Merry Go Round Early Education Center, LLC is a Child Care Center in Teaneck NJ, with a maximum capacity of 37 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-16 | Email,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-06 | Monitoring,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-15 | Email,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-10 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv) | Complete accident reports as required, including time of parental notification. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) | Develop a written policy for parental notification if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy. - The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this 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 this policy. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire for one named staff member. - 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Re-train staff on the center's policy of supervising children, including cell phone use while working. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Submit updated training logs to OOL. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-08-17 | 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. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all shelving is secured to a stable surface. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition; secure broken area of fencing. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure climber has a minimum of 6 feet fall zones around entire play structure, wherein one section of the climber is 5 feet from the fence. - 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. |
| 2022-05-26 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-10 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-31 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-07-11 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-23 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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