Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Tara's Tots LLC
Midland Park, NJ
· Bergen County
85 Godwin Avenue,
Midland Park, NJ 07432
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
090500233
License Issued
Mar 4, 2025
Active Through
Mar 4, 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
Tara's Tots LLC is a Child Care Center in Midland Park NJ, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-07 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-04 | Life Safety Modification | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-03 | Monitoring,Life Safety Modification | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-27 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-21 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-02-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Provide documentation for 2 staff members. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Remove any expired medications. - 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 |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure the amount of EpiPen's required by the special care plan are present at the center when the child is present. - 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 store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). |
| 2022-08-01 | 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. |
| 2022-08-01 | 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. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487). - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in the gym. - 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. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.2/27/23 - center has conducted all required testing and is waiting for certificate - 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. |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair the corners in the gym. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2021-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-09 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-08-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-03-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-12 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-05-09 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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