Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Prime Time
Cranford, NJ
· Union County
11 Springfield Avenue,
Cranford, NJ 07016
Quick Facts
Capacity
215 children
Age Range
6 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (908) 276-3088
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
20PRI0001
License Issued
Sep 25, 2026
Active Through
Sep 25, 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
PrimeTime, located in the First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, offers before and after school care for children enrolled in the Cranford Public School System, Kindergarten through 6th grade. PrimeTime was founded in 1990 by a committee of the First Presbyterian Church, spear headed by Virginia Waters. Karin Burk was chosen to be the first director of the program and is still actively involved today.
Our purpose is to provide a comfortable, caring atmosphere for children of working parents. We strive to create a place where children may build relationships, pursue a wide variety of interests, and develop their creativity and imagination. We offer a wide variety of activities including, arts and crafts, hands on science experiments, cooking clubs and sports in our full size gymnasium. A quiet place is also available for children to do their homework.
PrimeTime is licensed by the NJ Department of Children and Families. Our facility has met all the health and safety requirements required by the State of NJ and all of our staff members have been background checked and are CPR and First Aid certified.
Our purpose is to provide a comfortable, caring atmosphere for children of working parents. We strive to create a place where children may build relationships, pursue a wide variety of interests, and develop their creativity and imagination. We offer a wide variety of activities including, arts and crafts, hands on science experiments, cooking clubs and sports in our full size gymnasium. A quiet place is also available for children to do their homework.
PrimeTime is licensed by the NJ Department of Children and Families. Our facility has met all the health and safety requirements required by the State of NJ and all of our staff members have been background checked and are CPR and First Aid certified.
Hours of Operation
- Monday11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday11:00 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | Life Safety Modification,Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-09-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-12 | Unable to Conduct Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-19 | Re-Inspection,No Children Present | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-17 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-08-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-18 | Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-08 | Life Safety Modification,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-08-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-28 | 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. 7/11/2022- One staff member outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 7/11/2022- One staff member outstanding. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(q)(1)(ii) | Ensure that room 102 B is free of storage or remove from approved spaces. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Submit a copy of the centers current comprehensive general liability insurance policy to OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the missing trim in the Youth 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.5(a)(3) | Ensure that the center has a supply of hot tap water. - For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) | Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in the wall and ceiling of the Youth Center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Repair or replace the cracked light switch cover in the boys bathroom by room 301. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Replace the missing light switches in room 302 D. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Repair and/or paint the wall in room 302 D. - 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) | Ensure the side of the radiator is secure in the boys bathroom by the gym. - Heating requirements are as follows: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a copy of the Safe Building Interior Certification 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. |
| 2022-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) | Submit a copy of the radon test to OOL. - 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. |
| 2020-12-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-11-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-13 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-25 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-10-22 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-30 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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