Child Care Center
The Lewis Chatman Academy
Paterson, NJ
· Passaic County
1 MARKET STREET,
Paterson, NJ 07501
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 782-4225
Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
Previous license status
Active
License Number
110900134
License Issued
Apr 30, 2025
License Expiration
Apr 30, 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
The Lewis Chatman Academy is a new age non profit Childcare Center committed to the entire family. Our goal is to educate the family as well as the children through various programs and adult classes.
Our first step is Paterson NJ, where we are committed to " Taking Children from Paterson to Princeton!"
The Lewis Chatman Academy uses Letter People for Pre k/K & Our Unique Curriculum programs for Infants & Toddlers. These curriculum's align favorably with the state of New Jersey's education standards for young children.
Our first step is Paterson NJ, where we are committed to " Taking Children from Paterson to Princeton!"
The Lewis Chatman Academy uses Letter People for Pre k/K & Our Unique Curriculum programs for Infants & Toddlers. These curriculum's align favorably with the state of New Jersey's education standards for young children.
Hours of Operation
- Monday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-27 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-19 | TA Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-06 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-06-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-17 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-09-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was 1 staff wit h 7 children aged 0-2 years old. A second staff was 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 |
| 2023-01-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) | Ensure that all sleeping equipment is free of pillows and soft bedding when occupied by a sleeping child. There was a infant in the pack and play with a blanket sleeping. It was removed during inspection. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full- Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety- Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirement that sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child. |
| 2022-11-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-11-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(b) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. Maintain record of training on file.11/29/22- There is 1 annual orientation missing. - Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) | Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair broken tiles in Room 1B in front of the art center. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) | Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Repair or replace diapering surface in each bathroom. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. There were dates missing from the bottle in Room 1B. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. - The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) | Ensure that all medications are inaccessible to the children. Medications were being stored in children's bags in their cubbies. During inspections medications were placed out of reach by staff members. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(3)(i) | Ensure that all medications are kept in its original container in the 3 and 4 years old room. - 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. all medication shall be kept in its original container. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(v) | Ensure that opened or unused food is stored appropriately. In Room 1B the Nursery Water which has been used was left at room temperature. At the time of inspection the said water was placed in the refrigerator by a staff member.. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: unused portions of food shall be labeled with the child's name, date, and type of food. The food shall be stored in the refrigerator, returned to the parent, or discarded with the parent's consent. All unused food shall be discarded if not consumed by the end of the day. |
| 2022-11-28 | 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. Update Table of Organization. - 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. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(e)(2)(i) | Ensure that the head teacher is present at the center for at least 75% of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. - For early childhood programs the head teacher shall be scheduled to work at the center for at least 75 percent of the center's daily operating hours or at least six hours a day, whichever is less. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(iv) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains a medication log that includes the instructions for administration, including dosage and frequency. Obtain and maintain on file Care plan for Albuterol in the 3 and 4 years old room. - 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 the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Obtain and maintain on file special care plan for Epi-pen in Room1A.1/20/2023- All medication on special care plan is needed. - 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). |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(11) | Repair or replace broken window near the Circle Time area in the 3 and 4 years old room,. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all windows and other glass surfaces that are not made of safety glass and that are located within 36 inches above the floor shall have protective guards. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Secure computer and computer cord in Room 1A. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) | Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. - 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. |
| 2022-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-06-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-05-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-03-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-14 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-12-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-15 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-07-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-14 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-07-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-01-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-07 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-09-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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