Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
J.F.K. Community Center
Rahway, NJ
· Union County
796 E Hazelwood Ave,
Rahway, NJ 07065
Quick Facts
Capacity
103 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
080800113
License Issued
Mar 31, 2025
Active Through
Mar 31, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Bittersweet
2016-11-22 00:39:03
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
My son went here for a little over 18 months. Went through 3 teacher changes, my son became more verbal through interaction with the kids. However they do not tell you they allow visitors to come in and "diagnose" children by saying something looks like something their child has had. When asked about these visitors they said they are apart of nj grow to help fund the place, so basically its a money thing. Because they have money their diagnosis is believed over a doctor of 30 years experience with kids. They also use a consulting doctor out side of the the school and do not provide any information about this doctor nor do they have you sign a disclosure to allow medical information of students to be discussed with this doctor yet they do it anyway. It's a violation of HIPPA privacy act. When they are asked about who these people a re they say you are being rude answer expel the child.
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About the Provider
J.F.K. Community Center is a Child Care Center in Rahway NJ, with a maximum capacity of 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-06 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2026-03-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-02-17 | Other,Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-01-13 | Monitoring,Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-02 | Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-08-25 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-29 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-17 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-02-04 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-01-02 | Re-Inspection,Other | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-11-22 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-10-21 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-03-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-31 | Space Evaluation | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-12-04 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-11 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-09-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-09 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-26 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-06-12 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.1(b)(1) | Ensure that time frames for each activity are both age and developmentally appropriate for the children served in Room 1. - 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 time frames for each activity are geared to the age and developmental level of each child served and are flexible enough to accommodate spontaneous occurrences or children's suggestions and inquiries. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) | Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with date in Room 1. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) | Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 2. - All centers shall comply with the following requirements, the center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in Room 1. - 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 immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) | Ensure that one missing CHRI background check is on file at the center. - The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) | Provide credentials for head teacher. - For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: for all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(c)(3)(i) | Provide credentials for 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) | Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. - 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 complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and keep documentation on file. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-05-01 | 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). |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) | Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. - The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) | Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in Hallway bathroom on 2nd floor. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilet is maintained in operating and sanitary condition in Room 2. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Repair or replace stained ceiling tile in Room 6. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Clean vents throughout the center. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) | Ensure that garbage receptacles are being covered in Room 3. - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(p) | Repair handle on play kitchen in Room 4. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Ensure that there is 6 feet use zone under climber with slide in the Infant play area. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Secure the water hose to prevent tripping hazard in the Infant play area. - 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. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-9.7(d)(1) | Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the inspection records for each vehicle. - The center shall maintain on file inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle, other than a private passenger vehicle or chartered autobus, used by the center to transport children. The center shall ensure that each Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, and Type S School Vehicle is inspected by the Motor Vehicle Commission twice a year. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-9.5(i) | Ensure that the driver of the school bus conducts two emergency evacuation drills annually and keep documentation on file. - The center shall conduct two emergency evacuation drills each year for passengers who ride the Type I or Type II School Bus. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-9.3(b) | Ensure that each School Bus is equipped with "S1" or "S2" plates and meets all applicable provisions as specified in the manual. - The center shall ensure that each Type I School Bus has school vehicle Type I, "S1" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-9.3(f)(3) | Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children has a valid inspection sticker issued by the MVC. - Any center may authorize staff members or parents of enrolled children to utilize their own private passenger vehicles to transport children from the center to and from scheduled center field trips, outings, or special events (such as visits to the zoo, library, or museum) or to transport children from the center to a hospital, clinic, or office for medical treatment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:39-20.1. However, staff members and parents may be authorized to do so only if the vehicle has a valid motor vehicle inspection sticker issued by the MVC or by an approved out-of-State motor vehicle agency for the state in which the vehicle is legally registered. |
| 2023-05-01 | Violation | 3A:52-9.3(a)(3) | Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children is equipped with a seat belt cutter. - The center shall ensure that each vehicle used to provide transportation of enrolled children to and from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.1(a), except private passenger vehicles, is equipped with the following: a seat belt cutter. |
| 2023-02-14 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-24 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-12 | Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-09-26 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-04-20 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-11-22 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-10-22 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-26 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-24 | Monitoring,Complaint | No | Center Inspection |
| 2020-09-10 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-08-31 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-07-20 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-06-19 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-05-12 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-04-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-30 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2020-03-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-01-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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