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Key Element Learning

Child care center · 338 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 · License 140500001

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Capacity 23. 0 to 6

Violation history (51)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — Sleeping equipment shall be free of pillows and soft bedding, including, but not limited to bumper pads, when occupied by a sleeping child.
Ensure cribs are free of pillows and soft bedding.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or 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.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Arrange strollers at the entrance/exit to provide access to an obstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads from the inner entrance/exit to the outer entrance/exit.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(d) — The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Provide additional training hours for the group teacher.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(c) — If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.
Provide a current health certificate as required.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(e) — The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking. 6.3 (a)12. The center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: i. Older infants shall not carry bottles, sippy cups, or regular cups with them while crawling or walking;
Ensure that pacifiers are removed when children are crawling or walking.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(i) — Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.		 Yes
?Wed May 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.1(g)(2)(iv) — iv. The use of infant equipment including swings, exersaucers, and bouncers shall be limited to periods of 30 minutes at a time.
Ensure that the use of infant equipment, including swings, exersaucers and bouncers, is limited to 30 minutes at a time.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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).
Obtain and maintain on file a special care plan for the Epi-pens for a named child.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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).
Ensure that two Epi-pens are present when required for a named child.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure that the center washes, then disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — 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).
Ensure that the antihistamine that is written on the special care plan for a named child is present when required.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) — 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. All medication shall be kept in its original container. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on the label. Unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered.
Replace the expired Benadryl for a named child.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — 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; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Obtain and maintain on file, parental authorization to administer medication to a named child.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(ii) — 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.
Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child under 12 months of age.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — 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
Provide one evacuation crib for each group of four non-ambulatory children.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(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.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. The date was missing from the bottles.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval.
Operate within the center's licensed capacity. The center has a licensed capacity of 23 and 26 children were in attendance.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Operate within each room's capacity. Room 2 has a licensed capacity of 17 and 20 children were in attendance.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(ii) — 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.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed.		 Yes
?Thu May 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — 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.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 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)
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records for a named child.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 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)
Ensure that a Universal Health Record for a named child is updated to include the signature of the medical provider and the date of the examination.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — 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.
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.		 Yes
?Mon Jul 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Room 1 has a licensed capacity of 6 and 7 children were in attendance.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Ensure that the center complies with the licensed capacity of the classrooms at all times throughout the center. Room 2 has a licensed capacity of 17 and 18 children were in attendance.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval.
Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. The Center has a license capacity of 23 and 25 children were in attendance.		 Yes
?Fri Feb 24 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean the vents in room 2.		 Yes
?Thu Mar 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. A staff member stated 17 when 15 children were present.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 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.
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.6(a) — 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).
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(r) — 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.
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. Submit the covid 19 health screening policy to the filing cabinet.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-3.4(a) — 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.
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.		 Yes
?Wed Feb 09 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
Provide a current fire certificate as required.		 Yes
?Tue Feb 08 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 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.
Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair wobbly changing table in rear bathroom.		 Yes
?Tue Feb 08 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.
Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(n)(3)(i) — Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include the date and time of day of the drill.
Complete and document at least 1 fire drill per month per session.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Complete and document 2 lockdown drills annually.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) — the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.
Repair leak in room 2.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — 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.
Obtain a current life hazard use certificate.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(b) — Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Ensure orientation training is completed annually.		 Yes
?Thu Oct 10 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) — 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 children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.
Ensure children are signed in and out daily.		 Yes
?Thu Nov 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(b) — Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d). Yes
?Thu Nov 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(c) — The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Yes
?Thu Nov 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 3A:52-4.8(d)(2) — In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include special needs programming and program development. Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

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23 inspection record(s) on file from NJ-DCF.

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