Child Care Center
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Right Start Learning Center
Teaneck, NJ
· Bergen County
200 W. ENGLEWOOD AVENUE,
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Quick Facts
Capacity
42 children
Age range (listing information)
2 1/2 - 13 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
100300019
License Issued
Apr 16, 2026
Active Through
Apr 16, 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
Right Start Learning Center is a Child Care Center in TEANECK NJ, with a maximum capacity of 42 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-15 | Email,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-17 | Phone Call,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-02 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Life Safety Modification,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-06-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-31 | Re-Inspection,Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-01-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-10 | Initial Program | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-12 | Monitoring,New Sponsor | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-12 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) | Ensure that all radiators are maintained in good condition; sand and paint all rusting radiator covers in the bathrooms. - 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) | Paint walls in disrepair in the bathrooms. - 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(a)(2) | Ensure that parents are notified immediately when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head and ensure that the time is documented on the accident report. - The center shall take immediate necessary action to protect the child from further harm and shall immediately notify the child's parent(s) when a child sustains a head or facial injury, including when a child bumps his or her head. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire for one new staff member. - 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | 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 for the center's license 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is updated annually for all children. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record, and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.5(e) |
| 2023-01-23 | 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) | Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and 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. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) | Ensure that all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs have protective coverings; replace one missing cover in room 1. - Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair; remove blankets and fabric from the diaper changing table. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair. |
| 2022-09-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) | Submit education documentation for director, head teacher and program supervisor. - The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain staff on the center's policy for washing and disinfecting. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. - 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Update and submit staff development training logs. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-05-24 | 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children and staff that indicate the departure times. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. - 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. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(iv)(1) | Ensure that soiled disposable diapers/pull ups are placed in a closed container that has a leak proof lining; provide lids to the bathroom garbage cans. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, soiled diapers shall be disposed of as follows, soiled disposable diapers shall be placed in a closed container that is lined with a leakproof or impervious lining. Such diapers shall be removed from the center daily and placed in a closed garbage receptacle outside the building. |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(4) | Ensure that all carpeting is securely fastened to the floor; remove or secure rug in Room 1 near the exit door. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. |
| 2021-09-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-05-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-31 | Fax | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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