Child Care Center
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Gilmore Memorial Preschool - Site II
Paterson, NJ
· Passaic County
69 -75 Montclair Avenue,
Paterson, NJ 07503
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
2 1/2 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (973) 977-8977
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
150500069
License Issued
Apr 3, 2025
Active Through
Apr 3, 2028
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
Reviews
Maritza ALEXANDER
2018-05-16 12:44:39
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This daycare sucks horrible with silly rules.. Petty about everything its just horrible..they never post if closing early or no opening on the website. It Sucks!! If you can dont bother enrolling.
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About the Provider
Gilmore Memorial Preschool - Site II is a Child Care Center in Paterson NJ, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 1/2 - 13 years. It is open Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-05-08 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-08-07 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-06-18 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2024-05-10 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-10-23 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-08-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-05-08 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-23 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) | Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A staff stated there were 13 children, when 12 were present. - 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. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication., including the names of the staff that fill the positions. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) | Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play. - 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 outdoor play. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. - Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a). |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-3.4(a) | Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. - The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. - The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) | In classroom 5, 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). |
| 2021-09-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-08-03 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-07-16 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2021-06-15 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
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