Child Care Center
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Over the Rainbow Nursery School, Inc.
Cranford, NJ
· Union County
25 South Avenue West,
Cranford, NJ 07016
Quick Facts
Capacity
23 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 272-2466
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20OVE0001
License Issued
Jan 15, 2026
Active Through
Jan 15, 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
Over the Rainbow Nursery School, Inc. is a Child Care Center in Cranford NJ, with a maximum capacity of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-07 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-18 | Phone Call,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-11-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-21 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-19 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-12 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Secure ceiling vent in bathroom. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required. Pertaining to ceiling in rear area. - 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. |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. |
| 2022-08-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-14 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2022-03-14 | 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. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) | Ensure that a supply of hot tap water is available and does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) | Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is secured. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(2) | Grade or provide drains for the outdoor play area in the grass area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair and/or remove the disconnected play house. - 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. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing 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. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that basement door is free of peeling paint on 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. |
| 2022-03-14 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(h)(2)(ii) | Submit a copy of the lead test report to OOL. - Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center submits documentation to the Office of Licensing of a previous lead paint inspection conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, indicating the center is free of lead-based paint hazards. |
| 2021-08-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-08-14 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-08 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-11 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-08 | Fax | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-05 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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