The Meadow's School - Rutherford NJ Regular Child Care Center

102 BOROUGH STREET , RUTHERFORD NJ 07070
(201) 935-2112

About the Provider

Description: We know how difficult a decision in day care can be, but we would like to ease your mind by simply saying that we are committed to providing the best care and education possible.
Any questions or concerns are always welcomed. Please feel free to discuss them with us and together we will develop a close relationship that will last throughout your time at The Meadow’s School.
We would especially like to invite your family to join our family.
Welcome home.
Our Goals
We focus on helping each child feel good about himself, deal with feelings appropriately, develop friendships, welcome diversity, and accept changes. We challenge each child and person to do their best in all that is attempted.
We want to ensure that adults and children alike will see the importance of being kind, helpful, and courteous to others.
A Positive Climate
Very early in development we want to instill a positive self image in each child. Our spaces are structured and our staff is qualified to bring out the best in each child. Our methods of discipline promote self worth and develop self esteem and self discipline.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 02MEA0016
  • Capacity: 192
  • Age Range: 0 - 13 years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Sep 26, 2025
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-667-9845 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2023-03-31 2023-05-05 3A:52-6.6(a)(1)
The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff in room 202 utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline at all times. A named staff in room 202 was observed using a forceful tone when transitioning children to circle time.
2023-03-31 2023-05-05 3A:52-4.8(a)(1)
Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

Violation Observed: Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.
2023-01-30 2023-03-22 3A:52-5.3(r)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure that the center follows the Memorandum of Understanding on file upon opening the center. The center needs to ensure that all evacuation cribs are stored in the hallway above the stairs on the east side of the building.
2023-01-30 2023-03-22 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Submit an updated copy of the staff records checklist including all of the new staff hired.
2023-01-30 2023-05-25 3A:52-4.10(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Missing CARI background checks for 8 new staff. 3/22/23: Pertains to 3 named staff.5/5/23:Pertains to 1 named staff.
2023-01-30 2023-05-25 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing CHRI background checks for 12 new staff. 3/22/23: Pertains to 8 named staff.5/5/23:Pertains to 1 named staff.
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 3A:52-5.2(a)(5)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide a current fire certificate as required.
2023-01-30 2023-03-22 3A:52-5.3(a)(2)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile in the bathroom in classroom 202.
2023-01-30 2023-03-22 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i)
the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.

Violation Observed: Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Identify and repair the cause of the stained ceiling tile noted.
2022-07-26 2022-09-06 3A:52-6.6(e)(1)
The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).

Violation Observed: Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child. Edit the current discipline policy to include all of the required components. Redistribute a copy for signature for both parents and staff. Ensure that the policy is posted.
2022-07-26 2022-10-13 3A:52-6.1(e)
The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.

Violation Observed: Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking.
2022-07-26 2022-09-06 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2)
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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
2022-07-26 2022-09-06 3A:52-4.6(a)
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).

Violation Observed: Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Submit a copy of the completed checklist to OOL.
2022-07-26 2022-09-06 3A:52-4.10(b)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
2022-07-26 2022-09-06 3A:52-4.11(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. Ensure that all staff with a clearance date prior 1/1/2021 have fingerprints done again. Missing updated CHRI's for 5 staff. 9/6/222: Missing updated CHRI for 1 staff.

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