Child Care Center
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Sapphire Flash Inc.
Palisades Park, NJ
· Bergen County
530 10th Street,
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age range (listing information)
2 1/2 - 13 years
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 944-6968
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
120300013
License Issued
Jun 3, 2024
Active Through
Jun 3, 2027
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
Sapphire Flash Inc. is a Child Care Center in Palisades Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-27 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-31 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-19 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-29 | No Selection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-19 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.Note:The center took immediate action to remove the Lysol wipes from the classroom shelving. - 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) | Cease the use of electric space heaters, portable liquid fuel-burning or wood burning heating appliances.Note:Remove (2) space heaters from Room A. - Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. Two children, from Room A, were unsupervised in the hallway when they left the bathroom. - 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There were 15 children, 2 1/2 yr-3 yr old and 1 staff in the Resource Room. 1 additional staff were 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 |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. Note: 12.20.2022 There were only (8) children signed in. - 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Retrain all staff in methods of maintaining supervision and child/staff ratios. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tile in Room D. - 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Remove rust from mechanical ventilation in Room D. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and paint the wall in the rear stairwell. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure the power cords in the Gym Room. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2022-12-20 | 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. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-9.6(a)(2) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a copy of the insurance policy. - Each center or person providing transportation services, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.1(a), shall maintain on file at the center a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(a)(1) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including a record of each child transported. - When the center transports children in a vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f), or a chartered autobus, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(g), the center shall maintain on file a record of each child transported. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(a)(2) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the name and address of each driver. - When the center transports children in a vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(f), or a chartered autobus, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(g), the center shall maintain on file the name and address of each driver. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-9.4(a)(1) | Ensure that each driver of a Type II School Vehicle possesses a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) in a least a Class C, with a passenger endorsement. - If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall meet all applicable rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Department of Education, and Department of Children and Families. |
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 3A:52-9.5(i) | Ensure that the driver of the school bus conducts two emergency evacuation drills annually. - The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus. |
| 2022-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-08-31 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-02-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-16 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-03 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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