Leonard Johnson Day Nursery

ENGLEWOOD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity180
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address44 Armory Street, Englewood, NJ, 07631

CityENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

CountyBergen

Phone201-568-0817

Operating details

Capacity180

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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44 Armory Street, Englewood, NJ, 07631, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/7/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 7/8/2026
  2. Medium risk5/7/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide adequate lighting as required. Replace all light bulbs that are not working throughout the center.

    Provide adequate lighting as required. Replace all light bulbs that are not working throughout the center. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

    Corrected 7/8/2026
  3. Medium-High risk5/7/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Throughout the center.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 7/8/2026
  4. Medium risk5/7/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces. In the children's bathroom repaint wall by the sinks.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces. In the children's bathroom repaint wall by the sinks. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 7/8/2026

2025

  1. High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 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. 5/16/25: water

    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. 5/16/25: water testing results received showing elevated levels of lead or copper. 8/4/25: Statement of Assurance and Drinking water testing checklist received. 8/13/25: Additional water testing completed. Results reported to be in the acceptable range. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  2. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. Repair ceiling tile that is sticking out of the ceiling in room 7.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout the center. Repair ceiling tile that is sticking out of the ceiling in room 7. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 5/20/2025
  3. High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  4. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 5/20/2025
  5. High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(6)(i) — Submit a copy of the Certificate of Approval, as issued by the local construction official, for changes in the building subject to the NJUCC requiring the issuance of a building permit. Please submit a new CO increase for chi

    Submit a copy of the Certificate of Approval, as issued by the local construction official, for changes in the building subject to the NJUCC requiring the issuance of a building permit. Please submit a new CO increase for children less than 2.5 years of age for at least 62 children. If this number is to be higher than the CO must reflect that number. 9/24/2025-Center is no longer pursuing a number higher for occupancy from what is stated on CO. Abated Regulation: The center shall obtain a new CO issued by the local municipality in which the center is located, and submit a copy to the Office of Licensing, reflecting the building's compliance with provisions of the applicable NJUCC group classification, whenever the center changes the building's group classification to one other than the one prescribed on its original CO; makes a major alteration or renovation, as defined by the NJUCC, of the building or premises in which the center is located; increases the floor area or the number of stories to the building or premises in which the center is located; and relocates to another site.

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  6. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.

    Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  7. High risk4/2/2025

    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.

    Corrected 6/24/2025
  8. Medium-Low risk4/2/2025

    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).

    Corrected 6/24/2025
  9. High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. For all staff

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. For all staff Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  10. Medium-Low risk4/2/2025

    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.

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  11. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.

    Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: 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. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  12. High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. In room 3, remove branches that are sticking out of the bush next to the emergency exit.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. In room 3, remove branches that are sticking out of the bush next to the emergency exit. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 5/20/2025
  13. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.

    Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

    Corrected 9/24/2025
  14. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  15. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean all ceiling vents throughout the center.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean all ceiling vents throughout the center. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 5/20/2025
  16. Medium risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide adequate lighting as required. Replace non working light bulbs throughout the center.

    Provide adequate lighting as required. Replace non working light bulbs throughout the center. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

    Corrected 5/20/2025
  17. Medium-High risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground equipment is repaired as paint on equipment is peeling and broken. Ensure that the playground area surfacing meets requirements. Ensure mulch is replenished.

    Ensure that playground equipment is repaired as paint on equipment is peeling and broken. Ensure that the playground area surfacing meets requirements. Ensure mulch is replenished. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 2/18/2026
  18. Medium risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Corrected 8/22/2025
  19. Medium risk4/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months. In room 1.

    Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months. In room 1. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.

    Corrected 5/20/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: ENGLEWOOD, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 180
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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