Milestones Child Care Academy - North Haledon NJ Regular Child Care Center

885 BELMONT AVENUE , North Haledon NJ 07508
(973) 310-3875

About the Provider

Description: We are committed to the development and growth of children through a high-quality Early Childhood program. We are a family owned business and strive to provide the best care for your child.
Our focus is maintained on the progress of each child and helping them to reach all age appropriate achievement.

Milestones Child Care Academy is an experienced EduCare facility. At MCCA, we provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. We foster the growth and development of each child by providing guidance to ensure social, emotional, physical and academic progression.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 91200048
  • Capacity: 79
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Jan 27, 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.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-06-20 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.At the time of the inspection, there was 1 staff member in Room 3 with 9 children (2.5-3). A second staff member was required.
2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(a)(4)
Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.Retrain all staff on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Provide proof of training, materials used and obtain all staff signatures.
2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(c)
The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(d)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(d)(2)
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 special needs programming and program development.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
2023-06-20 3A:52-4.8(d)(3)
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 social-emotional and behavioral development for young children.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
2023-06-20 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1)
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 a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.Ensure that the table of organization is updated. Ensure that all credentialed staff have the correct titles and job descriptions are provided.
2023-06-20 2023-06-22 3A:52-4.11(a)(2)
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 provide the identifying information and documentation to the State-authorized vendor as necessary to conduct a CHRI background check, including the individual’s name, address, date of birth, place of birth, citizenship, sex, race, height, weight, hair color, eye color, Social Security number, and the center’s license number.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative provide all of the required information needed to complete a CHRI background check.1 staff CHRI pending.
2023-06-20 3A:52-5.3(a)(15)
Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

Violation Observed: Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition.Clean classroom vent in Room 2.
2023-06-20 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii)
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 results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center complies with the conditions of the manual if the water testing results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper.Provide a copy of current water test results: 2021.
2023-06-20 2023-06-20 3A:52-5.3(d)(1)
Heating requirements are as follows: a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained in all areas used by children, including, but not limited to, classrooms and bathrooms.

Violation Observed: Ensure that a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is maintained in all areas used by the children.At the time of the inspection, the temperature in the Infant room was 61 degrees.
2022-02-16 2022-03-23 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative obtain a new CHRI clearance if the original clearance was dated before 1/1/21.
2022-01-24 2022-04-05 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(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 bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in the infant room.
2022-01-24 2022-01-24 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.
2022-01-24 2022-01-24 3A:52-5.3(a)(10)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all sunscreens are inaccessible to the children in Room 4. Staff moved the sunscreens at the time of inspection.

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