The Tot Spot Childcare, Inc. - Kearny NJ Temporary Child Care Center

569 KEARNY AVE , KEARNY NJ 07032
(201) 991-3035

About the Provider

Description: The Tot Spot Childcare, Inc. is a Temporary Child Care Center in KEARNY NJ, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 09TOT0001
  • Capacity: 68
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 13 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
  • District Office Phone: (201)451-8888 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Shanette Taylor (staylor@ulohc.org)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Cited Date Abated Regulation Number
2020-02-27 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: Complete renewal CARI consent forms for all staff.
2020-02-27 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: Clean floors throughout the center.
2020-02-27 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i)
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.

Violation Observed: Provide OOL with a completed copy of the center's water test, statement of assurance and water checklist.
2019-08-07 2019-09-19 3A:52-5.3(k)(5)
Swimming pool requirements are as follows: wading pools that are 24 inches or less, are filled as needed, are portable, and do not have a filtration system are prohibited.

Violation Observed: Remove the 2 wading pools from the center.
2019-03-13 2019-08-07 3A:52-4.3(a)(1)
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.

Violation Observed: Ensure that the staff know how many children are in their care. The staff stated that there were 7 children, when 6 were present. | 5/1/19- The staff stated there were 13 children, when 12 were present.

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