Child Care Center
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Margaret P. Muscarelle Child Development Center
Garfield, NJ
· Bergen County
1 WALNUT STREET,
Garfield, NJ 07026
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 478-3080
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
02MAR0001
License Issued
Jun 3, 2026
Active Through
Jun 3, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
ERICA M
2016-04-18 18:35:37
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
THEY ARE CONSUMED WITH RUNNING THE DAYCARE THE WAY IT BENEFITS THEM. THEY LACK EMPLOYEED TO WATCH THE CHILDREN BUT ARE LOOOKING TO MAKE A ROOM FOR BIGGER KIDS DURRING THE SUMMER. ALL THEY WANT IS TROUBLE. IF IT A DAYCARE FOR UP TO THE AGE OF 5 IT SHOULD STAY THAT WAY. NOT CHANGE TO BENEFIT OTHER PEOPLE OR EVEN THEIR OEN POCKETS. IM SO CONTACTING THE SATE BEACAUSE SOME RULES AND REGILATION ARE OVER SEEN HERE.
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About the Provider
Margaret P. Muscarelle Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in GARFIELD NJ, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-17 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-02-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-09 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-10 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-02-05 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-05 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-04 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-03-07 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal. - The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(i) | Ensure that children wash their hands before the intake of food. - Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain staff on the center's policies of washing and disinfecting and hand washing when required. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 5. - 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. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) | Ensure that all shelving is secured to a stable surface; Room 7. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Secure extension cord near fish tank in Room 2. - Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors. |
| 2023-01-31 | 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. |
| 2022-05-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) | Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use using a 2 step process. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces. |
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) | Retrain staff on the center's policy for washing and disinfecting. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. - Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3. |
| 2021-07-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-12-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-10-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-13 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-04-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-27 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-04 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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