Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Parkside Pre-School
Jersey City, NJ
· Hudson County
202-206 Central Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Quick Facts
Capacity
160 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
09PAR0002
License Issued
May 22, 2025
Active Through
May 22, 2028
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
PARKSIDE PRESCHOOL I has 11 large classrooms. All preschool classrooms have computers and are divided into centers that gears to the curriculum. The center also has a library, Parents Center, offices, kitchen where all the food is prepared. Also, see What Do We Do In Preschool?
The High Scope Curriculum is used here and throughout the Jersey City School District, for more information please visit TeachingStrategies.com.
We provide a multicultural menu that is approved by the Department of Agriculture. No outside food is admitted. All the food is prepared by our cooks. Provisions are made for children who are allergic to certain food with a doctor™s note. Menus are posted weekly on the main Bulletin Board.
The center provides a yearly calendar with all the holidays, training days and important dates such as the Moving on Ceremony for the preschoolers, Parents Appreciation Day, Multicultural Festival, Harvest Festival and so on.
Our Center accepts vouchers from the Urban League and DYFS.
The center also provides monthly workshops for parents presented by various agencies to help them with resources and the educational development of their child.
The preschool children go on field trips during the year that gears to the curriculum and lesson planning.
All the children go outside for a walk around the community when the weather is appropriate. It is important to dress your child according to the weather.
The High Scope Curriculum is used here and throughout the Jersey City School District, for more information please visit TeachingStrategies.com.
We provide a multicultural menu that is approved by the Department of Agriculture. No outside food is admitted. All the food is prepared by our cooks. Provisions are made for children who are allergic to certain food with a doctor™s note. Menus are posted weekly on the main Bulletin Board.
The center provides a yearly calendar with all the holidays, training days and important dates such as the Moving on Ceremony for the preschoolers, Parents Appreciation Day, Multicultural Festival, Harvest Festival and so on.
Our Center accepts vouchers from the Urban League and DYFS.
The center also provides monthly workshops for parents presented by various agencies to help them with resources and the educational development of their child.
The preschool children go on field trips during the year that gears to the curriculum and lesson planning.
All the children go outside for a walk around the community when the weather is appropriate. It is important to dress your child according to the weather.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-04 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-07-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-20 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(c) | Provide a current health certificate as required. - If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. |
| 2022-11-15 | 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(2) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 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 special needs programming and program development. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair including in the bathrooms in room 13 and room 10. - 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. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the bathrooms in room 5 and 7. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(6)(i) | Ensure that the door to the kitchen remains closed to prevent accidental access by the children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, kitchen facility requirements are as follows: the kitchen facility or food preparation area shall be separated from other areas of the center by a door, gate, screen, or other barrier to prevent accidental access by children. |
| 2022-11-15 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Cover the protruding bolt on the toilet in room 1. - 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. |
| 2022-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-11-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-11 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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