Child Care Center
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Precious Steps Too
Plainfield, NJ
· Union County
516-522 ARLINGTON AVENUE,
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age range (listing information)
0 - 13 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20TIN0003
License Issued
Jul 8, 2026
Active Through
Jul 8, 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
Precious Steps Too is a Child Care Center in PLAINFIELD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-03 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-25 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-14 | Re-Inspection,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings. Bathroom in room 2. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Room 3. - 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Room 3 under bathroom sink. - 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Provide medication for one child per their special care plan which is not expired. - 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 |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Provide record of medical exam and mantoux results for one staff. - 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). |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 5/24/23 Two staff. - 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 7/11/23 Ensure the director completes 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 educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-30 | 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. |
| 2023-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-06 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-29 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-25 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-04-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-03-17 | 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). |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. - 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. 5/24/23 Two 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) | Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center. - First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. |
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2021-06-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-03-17 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-19 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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