Project Safe East Dover
DOVER, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address302 East Mcfarland Street, Dover, NJ, 07801
CityDOVER, NJ 07801
CountyMorris
Phone862-505-9285
Operating details
Capacity91
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/18/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High7
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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302 East Mcfarland Street, Dover, NJ, 07801, DOVER, NJ 07801
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/18/2026
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk5/18/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process before each meal. Submit staff training on cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process before each meal. Submit staff training on cleaning and disinfecting procedures. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 6/9/2026
2025
- High risk6/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. 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 6/27/2025 - High risk5/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff for renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff for renewal. Regulation: 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. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 6/27/2025
2024
- Medium risk10/3/2024
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.
Corrected 10/18/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete annual orientation training as required.
Ensure that all staff complete annual orientation training as required. Regulation: 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 10/18/2024 - High risk10/3/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — 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: 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 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 10/18/2024 - Medium-High risk10/3/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(3) — Ensure that the center has a standard American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent accessible to the staff at all times.
Ensure that the center has a standard American Red Cross First Aid Manual or its equivalent accessible to the staff at all times. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: the following equipment shall be placed in a location that is convenient and accessible to staff members
Corrected 10/18/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DOVER, Morris County
- Capacity: 91
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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