Child Care Center
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The Rutherford Schoolhouse
Rutherford, NJ
· Bergen County
168 Chestnut Street,
Rutherford, NJ 07070
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CCC116954
License Issued
Oct 30, 2026
Active Through
Oct 30, 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
The Rutherford Schoolhouse is a Child Care Center in Rutherford NJ, with a maximum capacity of 56 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-08-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-09 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-02 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-27 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-03-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-13 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-07-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-14 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(3) | Complete accident reports as required, including the name and address of the center. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name and address of the center. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iii) | Complete accident reports as required, including the names of the witnesses to the incident. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the names of witnesses to the incident. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(b)(6)(iv)(1) | Complete accident reports as required, including the follow-up action taken by the center, including the application of first aid. - The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: a written description of the follow-up action taken by the center, including the follow-up action taken by the center, including application of first aid. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after using the toilet or having their diaper changed in room 4. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) | Ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting in room 4. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff, sponsor and/or sponsor representative submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that the sponsors 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually. - 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) |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Clean the ottoman in room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Remove overgrown vegetation from the outdoor play area. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-2.1(b) | Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. - A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license. |
| 2023-05-01 | 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of the pacifier/teether attachment device, whereas, a named 2.5 year old child had a teether attachment around her neck while in the playground. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers/teethers are removed when children are walking. A child, aged 2.5 years old, was observed in the playground climbing while using a teether in her mouth. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2023-03-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. - The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips. |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Retrain the 2 named staff on the center's supervision policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain the 2 named staff on understanding center's policies and procedures for tracking children. - 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. |
| 2023-02-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-11 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-11 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(3) | Retrain the staff in the following core area: cease the use of pacifier straps and attachmentsStaff retrained on 5.12.2022 - Topics of orientation training shall include implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(11) | Retrain the staff in the following core area: documentation of parental notification of required injuries Staff retrained at 5.12.2022 - Topics of orientation training shall include recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CHRI background check within two weeks of hire: 2 staffNote: 6.7.20221 staff - When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all new staff submit a CARI background check within two weeks of hire: 3 staffNote: 5.16.20222 staff - 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on complaint ensure the health of the children...the center must adhere to the directives of the local health department in reference to exclusions and quarantine times for close contacts of individuals who test positive for COVID-19 - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devicesThe center took immediate action, during this inspection, and removed the pacifier strap of an infant sleeping in a crib - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that each child, under 12 months of age and under the age of 18 months that are breastfeeding, have a written feeding plan on file - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. |
| 2022-05-11 | 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: ensure the staff document the time of the parental notification of required injuries - 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-7.6(e)(1) | Develop a written policy for parental notification if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy - The center shall develop and follow a written policy for parental notification if a method other than a telephone call is used at the center for parental notification. The center shall distribute a copy of this policy to the parent of each enrolled child and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature attesting to receipt of this policy. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training, within two weeks of hire, and that the completion of the training is documented: 4 staffNote: 6.7.20222 staff - The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b). |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually and the training is documented - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(8) | Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group annually - For early childhood programs all staff that work with children under 2 1/2 years of age shall have training specific to this age group, which may include, but is not limited to, the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact NJ, the Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or other trainings specifically related to the care of infants and toddlers. Each employee shall initiate this training within 90 days and complete it within one year. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a criminal disclosure statement for each staff member - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2022-05-11 | 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) | Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes medical emergencies and injuries - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children: epi pen stored in a named child's backpack, in Room 5, accessible to the children The center took immediate action, during this inspection, and relocated the medications to ensure they are not accessible to the children - 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all surfaces are in good repair: repair/replace the barrier covering the opening under the egress stairs landing located adjacent to the outdoor play area - 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the door to the side exit NOTE: This center is Lead Safe: ensure to use lead safe work practices when repairing/repainting any surfaces that may have tested positive for lead in the past - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-2.4(a)(13) | Post a sign in a prominent location prohibiting smoking during the center's operating hours - The Office of Licensing may deny an application or suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval for good cause, including failure to comply with the provisions of P.L. 1998, c. 35, which prohibit smoking in child care centers, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(d). |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that all playground equipment meets public playground design standards (ASTM F-1487): remove the non-conforming climber from the outdoor play areaThe center took immediate action during this inspection and removed the non-compliant climber during this inspection - 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. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Cut back the overgrown vegetation, on the fence, in the outdoor play area - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all medications, required by the child's special needs healthcare plan, are provided by the parent: Benadryl: 1 named child - 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). |
| 2022-01-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-02-22 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-10-30 | Initial | No | Center Inspection |
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