Zion Lutheran Pre-School - Clark NJ Regular Child Care Center

559 RARITAN RD , CLARK NJ 07066
(732) 382-7663

About the Provider

Description: Our mission is to provide preschool age children with educational and social opportunities in a Christian environment which cultivates spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of each child with care and respect. It is hoped that in such a supportive environment children will develop, independence, self discipline, a love of learning and an awareness of the great gifts God has given .

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 20ZIO0001
  • Capacity: 41
  • Age Range: 2 1/2 - 6 years
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Expiration Date: Apr 09, 2026
  • 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
2023-04-20 2023-05-16 3A:52-5.4(a)(4)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.

Violation Observed: Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit wherein it measured 121 degrees in the girls bathroom.
2023-04-20 2023-04-20 3A:52-5.4(a)(1)
For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to the children have protective coverings.
2023-04-20 2023-04-20 3A:52-5.3(d)(3)
Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.

Violation Observed: Cease the use of electric space heaters. Room 4.
2022-10-20 2023-01-03 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 for 1 known staff.
2022-10-20 2022-11-02 3A:52-5.3(o)(2)
First aid requirements are as follows: the first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

Violation Observed: Ensure that first aid and CPR training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
2022-10-20 2022-11-02 3A:52-7.3(a)(2)
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)

Violation Observed: Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required for 1 known child.
2020-01-07 2020-02-24 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: Repair and/or replace the rusted bathroom stalls in the mens bathroom.
2020-01-07 2020-02-24 3A:52-5.3(n)(4)
Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all of the fire extinguishers throughout the center are serviced and tagged once a year and are recharged.
2020-01-07 2020-02-24 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i)
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 child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each Childs healthcare plan is complete including triggers for medical emergency's and all medications needed are at the center. At the time of the inspection 1 child's health care plan indicated that the child had asthma but no triggers were noted and no mediation was provided.
2020-01-07 2020-02-24 3A:52-7.5(b)(7)(i)
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 child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures.

Violation Observed: Ensure that each Childs healthcare plan is complete including triggers for medical emergency's and all medications needed are at the center. At the time of the inspection 1 child's health care plan indicated that the child had asthma but no triggers were noted and no mediation was provided.
2020-01-07 2020-02-24 3A:52-5.3(n)(4)
Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.

Violation Observed: Ensure that all of the fire extinguishers throughout the center are serviced and tagged once a year and are recharged.
2020-01-07 2020-02-24 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: Repair and/or replace the rusted bathroom stalls in the mens bathroom.

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