Bergenfield School Age Child Care Center

BERGENFIELD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

1.9based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address200 Hickory Ave, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621

CityBERGENFIELD, NJ 07621

CountyBergen

Phone201-385-9353

Websitehttp://www.bergenfieldsacc.com

Operating details

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low7
  • Low0

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200 Hickory Ave, Bergenfield, NJ, 07621, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/11/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. For one staff member.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. For one staff member. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure appropriate staff action is maintained at all times. Based on information, provide Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Based on information, ensure

    Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Ensure appropriate staff action is maintained at all times. Based on information, provide Corrective Action Plan to DCF as required. Based on information, ensure that appropriate staff interactions occur at all times throughout the center. A named staff would engage physically with a named child in a playful manner when the named child would seek the named staff's attention. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Based on information, ensure that the staff adhere to the center's social media policy. A named staff took photos of a named child's face and used Snap

    Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Based on information, ensure that the staff adhere to the center's social media policy. A named staff took photos of a named child's face and used Snapchat filters on them. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own. The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Not corrected
  6. High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Appropriate staff interactions and 2. The center's social media policy.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Based on information, retrain all staff on 1. Appropriate staff interactions and 2. The center's social media policy. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. 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).

    Not corrected
  8. High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each

    Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk11/14/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.

    Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 1/6/2025
  2. High risk11/14/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide special care plan signed by a health physician for 1 child.

    Provide special care plan signed by a health physician for 1 child. Regulation: 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).

    Corrected 12/2/2024
  3. High risk11/14/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. At the time of the inspection, a child was sitting in the hallway unsupervised doing the

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. At the time of the inspection, a child was sitting in the hallway unsupervised doing their homework. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.

    Corrected 12/2/2024
  4. High risk11/14/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Provide updated CHRI background check for 1 staff member.

    Provide updated CHRI background check for 1 staff member. Regulation: 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk11/14/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: 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).

    Corrected 2/19/2025
  6. Medium-Low risk11/14/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Provide annual orientation training for all staff members. 12/2/2024: 5 staff members pending.

    Provide annual orientation training for all staff members. 12/2/2024: 5 staff members pending. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 2/19/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: BERGENFIELD, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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