Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
The Meadow's School
Clifton, NJ
· Passaic County
620 NJ-3,
Clifton, NJ 07014
Quick Facts
Capacity
192 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Contact Information
📞 (201) 935-2112
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02MEA0016
License Issued
Oct 24, 2025
Active Through
Oct 24, 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
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.
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-04-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-23 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-09-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-13 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-12-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-09-19 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-07-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-05-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-01 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-14 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-03-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-30 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | 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. - 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). |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | 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. Missing CHRI background checks for 12 new staff. 3/22/23: Pertains to 8 named staff.5/5/23:Pertains to 1 named staff. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) | Provide a current fire certificate as required. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | 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. - 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. |
| 2023-01-30 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Identify and repair the cause of the stained ceiling tile noted. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-10-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-09-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-26 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(e) | Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking. - The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) | Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. - 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. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | 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. - 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). |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff 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. |
| 2022-07-26 | 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 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. - 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. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)(i) | Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual, including the required teaching experience in a group program for children. Submit educational documentation including transcripts for the second group teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education one year of teaching experience in a group program for children under six years of age, which may include supervised practice teaching and/or student teaching. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(g)(3) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist. Ensure that orientation log has all of the required components and that the staff are signing the log attesting to the completion of the training. - 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). |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - 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. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. Ensure that the credential staff are signing in and out daily. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(i) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a record of the child's health examination and immunizations for early childhood programs. - 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 health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a). |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.3(a)(2) | Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required. - 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) |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) | Ensure that the center removes any expired medication and have the parents replenish with a new supply. - 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 |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required. - 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). |
| 2022-07-26 | 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. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that all of the furniture / storage is removed from the bathroom connecting 113/114 or submit a request to have the bathroom removed from the license capacity. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace the stained ceiling tile in classroom 210. - 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. |
| 2022-07-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) | Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. Repair the areas in which water intrusion is causing the stained ceiling tiles. - the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering. |
| 2022-07-26 | 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. |
| 2022-02-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-02-16 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-01-12 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-09 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-10-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-09-15 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-28 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-29 | Relocation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-12-07 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-05 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-04 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-08-30 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-07-10 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-25 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-14 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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