Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Whole Life Christian Academy
Paterson, NJ
· Passaic County
484 East 24th Street,
Paterson, NJ 07514
Quick Facts
Capacity
52 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
16FIR0003
License Issued
Sep 3, 2026
Active Through
Sep 3, 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
Whole Life Christian Academy is a Child Care Center in Paterson NJ, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM - 05:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday07:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-07-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-05-28 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-05-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-17 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-12-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-11-13 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-09-23 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-03-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-12-12 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-09-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-08-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-04-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-29 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-25 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-21 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-04-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-21 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-06 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-30 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-12-15 | 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. The blankets were removed during the 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. |
| 2022-10-06 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(j) | Ensure that all staff under 18 years of age are directly supervised by a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. A 16 year old staff member was left alone to watch 13 children aged 3-6. - Staff members who are under 18 years of age shall be directly supervised by and visible to a staff member who is 18 years of age or older. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that approved sleeping equipment is provided for each child as required. An infant was sleeping on an infant lounging pillow. The child was moved to a bed during the inspection. - The center shall provide sleeping equipment for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: for children over the age of 12 months and under the age of five years, 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 CRF 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf, playpen, cot, mat, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. |
| 2022-08-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(7) | Based on complaint, ensure that the center is free of infestations and maintain documentation on file. The center remediated the issue before the time of investigation. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of rodent or insect infestation and shall take immediate action to remove any infestation that may occur. The center shall maintain on file a record documenting the use of extermination services. |
| 2022-07-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-06-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Submit to the OOL, a policy about the procedure to ensure locked playground exit key is accessible at all times, and train all staff on the policy. - 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. |
| 2022-03-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-15 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a) | Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. The staff in classroom 2 was on her phone, and there were no other staff in the classroom during nap. - The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was 1 staff with 10 children, 3 children were 0-18 months, and 7 children were 2-2.5 years old, and napping. 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 |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(i) | Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center. - The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center. |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) | Train all staff on the location of the fire panel, and ensure that it is checked daily. Submit documentation to OOL. - The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(c) | Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was one staff member with 2 children ages 0-18 months and 6 children ages 2.5-4 when a second staff member 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 |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(7) | Ensure that the use of television, computers, and other video equipment is for educational and instructional use, is age and developmentally appropriate, is not used as a substitute for planned activities, and is not used for passive viewing. - The staff member(s) specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5 who are responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the center's daily activities shall ensure that the use of a television, computers, and other video equipment shall be limited to educational and instructional use, shall be age and developmentally appropriate, and shall not be used as a substitute for planned activities or for passive viewing. |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. The children ages 2 and up were unmasked.3/15/21- Based on the Updated COVID-19 Standards for Child Care Centers dated March 4, 2022, this violation is no longer applicable. - 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. |
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 3A:52-6.4(i) | Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. - Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices. |
| 2022-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-02-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-12-16 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-10-02 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-09-28 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-03 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-02-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-12-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-10-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2019-08-26 | Phone Call | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-06-28 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-17 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-05-06 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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