Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Passaic Clifton Playgroup
Passaic, NJ
· Passaic County
181 Van Houten Avenue,
Passaic, NJ 07055
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 - 6 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 580-8436
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
140400026
License Issued
Sep 18, 2025
Active Through
Sep 18, 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
Passaic Clifton Playgroup is a Child Care Center in Passaic NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 6 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-16 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-22 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-18 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-26 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Technical Assistance Visit | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Repair the roof, and ceiling tiles by the main entrance, wherein a bird gained access to the inside of the building. - 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. |
| 2023-03-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. In room 3 there were 10 children between the ages of 18 months and 2.5 years and 1 staff present. One additional staff member was needed to meet the minimum required staff/child ratio.” - 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 |
| 2023-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There are 2 staff missing CARIs. 4/3/23: Pertains to 4 named 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. |
| 2022-12-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. In classroom 3, the staff had to count the children. - 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. |
| 2022-10-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. - 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. |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(j) | Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. There was a 13 year old alone in the hallways with 2 children around age 3. - Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Ensure that unapproved space is inaccessible to the children at all times. There were several children under the age of 2.5 years old in the 3rd floor ballroom. Ensure all children below age 2.5 years old stays on the level of discharge. - Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children. |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A child was able to climb on the side of the climbing structure the wrong way without staff intervention. - 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. |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 14 children age 2-3 years old and a one 12 years old with 2 staff, a 3rd staff was needed. - 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 |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. The staff stated that she had 7 children, when 6 children were present. - 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. |
| 2022-06-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child. - 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Train all staff on where the fire panel is located, and ensuring it is checked daily. Submit documentation to OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(9) | Retrain all staff on implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. |
| 2021-11-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-31 | Renewal,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2018-05-06 | Renewal,Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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