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Mina's Kids Day Care Center II
Maplewood, NJ
· Essex County
495 Valley Street,
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Quick Facts
Capacity
48 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
07KEL0003
License Issued
Sep 9, 2026
Active Through
Sep 9, 2029
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
Mina's Kids Day Care Center II is a Child Care Center in Maplewood NJ, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-02 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two named staff failed to notice a named child's injury. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on information, provide a Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating immediately before each meal. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 4, whereas the staff stated that 12 children in care but only 11 were present when counted.Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 3, whereas the staff stated that 11 children were in care but only 10 were present when counted.7/28/23: Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in Room 5, whereas the staff were unaware of the number of children in their care and had to count. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served. Children in Room 4 were sitting at the tables with no activities provided for over 20 minutes. - 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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children under 18 months of age provide at least four different activity areas and that each area contains at least four types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) | Ensure that classrooms that care for children over 18 months of age provide at least five different activity areas and that each area contains at least five different types of supplies and equipment. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(ii) | Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. - 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 |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure crib sheets are snug fitting to the mattress to avoid bunching. - 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.9(a)(1) | Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(2) | Complete accident reports as required, including the date, time and location of the incident. - 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: the date, time and location of the incident. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the diapering surface after each use. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that 6 staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Pertains to 2 staff. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the child's name and parent authorization to administer medication and specific details for when to administer the medication. - 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 child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures. |
| 2023-06-13 | 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in sanitary condition. - 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tiles 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls as needed throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(ii) | Repair and paint the damaged wall and baseboard in the toilet area of Room 4's bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of heavily soiled conditions. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove the overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - 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. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. - 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 facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center. |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete 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. |
| 2023-04-25 | Technical Assistance Visit | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training, CARI and CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member in room 2. - The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed. |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Whereas staff in rooms 2, 3 and 4 were by themselves with their heads down on their phones unable to maintain supervision during nap time. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(4) | Ensure food is properly labeled and stored throughout the center. Whereas, there was unlabeled, outdated and open food in the refrigerator and freezer in Room 2.12/16: Found open containers in the freezer. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, if the center provides food, the center shall ensure that the food is stored, prepared, and served in a sanitary manner. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(v) | Ensure that unused food is labeled, stored appropriately and discarded by the end of the day if not consumed throughout the center. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. - 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) | Provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory infants and toddlers. - 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 |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) | Ensure the diaper changing station, including underneath the mat, is washed and disinfected after each use. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) | Ensure that children in Room 2 wash their hands immediately after coming into contact with nasal secretions. - 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 |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) | Ensure that staff in Room 2 wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Pertains to 4 staff.12/16: This pertains to 1 new hired staff. - 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete a CHRI background check as required. Pertains to 3 staff. - 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2022-09-23 | 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2022-09-23 | 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(2) | Ensure that children are evacuated from the center within three minutes during each fire drill. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-133 | Remove any excess storage from the furnace rooms in the rear hallway. - Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Center took immediate corrective action to remove the cleaning products and air freshers accessible to the children in Rooms 2, 3 and 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) | Ensure that all bathroom sinks are secured and resealed, eliminating any gaps between the sink and wall. - Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tiles 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean and repair the ventilation covers throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all shelving is secured to a stable surface throughout the center. - 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. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and paint the wall between Rooms 4 & 5 where damaged. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area, including under the stairs. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Remove rust and repaint the fence as needed. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-09-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair the rear staircase that is splintering, has exposed nails and has loose/missing guardrail pickets. - 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. |
| 2021-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
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