Child Care Center
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Tender Kids Learning Center
Elizabeth, NJ
· Union County
40 Parker Road,
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
171200135
License Issued
Jul 26, 2024
Active Through
Jul 26, 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
Tender Kids Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Elizabeth NJ, with a maximum capacity of 72 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-04-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-03-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-07 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-07-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-09 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-09 | 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. |
| 2022-02-09 | 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. - 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. |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2022-02-09 | 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. |
| 2022-02-09 | 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. |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) | Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC. |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace the stained ceiling tiles in rooms 2 and 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. |
| 2021-03-25 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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