The Meadow's School

RUTHERFORD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity182
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address102 Borough Street, Rutherford, NJ, 07070

CityRUTHERFORD, NJ 07070

CountyBergen

Phone201-935-2112

Operating details

Capacity182

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/6/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

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102 Borough Street, Rutherford, NJ, 07070, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/6/2026

  • High10
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk7/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room 116. On the day of the inspection 8 children ages 18 to 2.5 years old were present with one staff an additional staff is needed to maintain ratio.

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in room 116. On the day of the inspection 8 children ages 18 to 2.5 years old were present with one staff an additional staff is needed to maintain ratio. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/6/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in room 202. Staff were unaware of how many children were present.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in room 202. Staff were unaware of how many children were present. Regulation: 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.

    Not corrected
  3. High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are stored separately for each child in room 113.

    Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are stored separately for each child in room 113. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  4. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in rooms 113 and 104.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in rooms 113 and 104. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  5. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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.

    Corrected 7/6/2026
  6. Medium risk4/15/2026

    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 5/21/2026
  7. Medium risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

    Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

    Corrected 7/6/2026
  8. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    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.

    Corrected 7/6/2026
  9. High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure that sleeping mats are placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft free.

    Ensure that sleeping mats are placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft free. Regulation: 1. 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 View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  10. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 104.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 104. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  11. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including immediately after coming in contact with nasal secretions in room 113.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including immediately after coming in contact with nasal secretions in room 113. Regulation: 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 before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  12. Medium-Low risk4/15/2026

    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.

    Corrected 5/21/2026
  13. Medium-High risk4/15/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after changing a diaper in room 113.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after changing a diaper in room 113. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

    Corrected 5/21/2026

2025

  1. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 4 named regularly scheduled staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 4 named regularly scheduled staff. 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 10/23/2025
  2. High risk8/13/2025

    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. 10-21-25: There are 5 renewal CARI's needed.

    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. 10-21-25: There are 5 renewal CARI's needed. 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 10/23/2025
  3. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 8 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 10-21-25: There are 2 orientations needed.

    Ensure that 8 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 10-21-25: There are 2 orientations needed. 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.

    Corrected 10/23/2025
  4. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before serving food in room 203.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including before serving food in room 203. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  5. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required as the incident report was incomplete missing notification details, time and method.

    Ensure accident reports are completed as required as the incident report was incomplete missing notification details, time and method. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
  6. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    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.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
  7. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances under the handwashing sinks are inaccessible to the children throughout the center.

    Ensure that all toxic substances under the handwashing sinks are inaccessible to the children throughout the center. Regulation: 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.

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  8. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace all stain ceiling tiles in rooms 201,211 and 216.

    Replace all stain ceiling tiles in rooms 201,211 and 216. 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 9/19/2025
  9. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure carpet in room 210.

    Secure carpet in room 210. 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 9/19/2025
  10. Medium-High risk8/13/2025

    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.

    Corrected 10/21/2025
  11. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure all therapists without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Ensure all therapists without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 10/23/2025
  12. High risk8/13/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(4) — Ensure all therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time.

    Ensure all therapists without a cleared CARI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CARI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 10/23/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: RUTHERFORD, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 182
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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