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Mi Escuelita Day Care Center and Escalar Latch-Key Program
Perth Amboy, NJ
· Middlesex County
100 1st Street,
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
12MIE0002
License Issued
Nov 25, 2024
Active Through
Nov 25, 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
Mi Escuelita Day Care Center and Escalar Latch-Key Program is a Child Care Center in Perth Amboy NJ, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-06 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-11 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-04-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete 2022-2023 orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that documentation or a copy of all materials used are maintained on file at the center. - 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. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used. |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 2022-2023 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. |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 2022-2023 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. |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 named 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Sand and paint the rusted bathroom stall dividers throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair or replace non operable toilet in girl's 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. |
| 2023-01-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Touch up chipped paint on white mirror in girl's bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint. |
| 2023-01-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-13 | 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). |
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.Ensure that all other staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. |
| 2022-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-17 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-08 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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