The Kid's Corner at Park United Methodist Church

BLOOMFIELD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address12 Park Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

CityBLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

CountyEssex

Phone973-429-9667

Operating details

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 9/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low8
  • Low0

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Location

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12 Park Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/23/2025

  • High4
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.7(h) — Obtain and maintain on file, written parental authorization before transporting a child to or from the center.

    Obtain and maintain on file, written parental authorization before transporting a child to or from the center. Regulation: The center shall obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian before transporting a child to or from the center.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology.

    Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology. Regulation: ii. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. iii. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  3. High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. Missing for 2 staff.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. Missing for 2 staff. 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 9/23/2025
  4. High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan and all medications that are part of the special care plan are present. Missing medication for 1 child.

    Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by a special care plan and all medications that are part of the special care plan are present. Missing medication for 1 child. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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 11/10/2025
  5. High risk9/23/2025

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

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 3 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 11/10/2025
  6. High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.

    Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  7. Medium risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.3(b) — Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children has a valid inspection sticker issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission.

    Ensure that each vehicle used to transport children has a valid inspection sticker issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission. Regulation: (b)The center shall ensure that each Type I School Bus has school vehicle Type I, "S1" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). (c ) The center shall ensure that each Type II School Bus has school vehicle Type II, "S2" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the MVC; d) The center shall ensure that each Type S School Vehicle: 1. Has school vehicle Type II, "S2" designated license plates and a valid School Bus inspection sticker issued by the MVC; 3. Meets the requirements specified by the MVC.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  8. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.7(a) — Ensure transportation records are maintained on file including a record of each child transported and a photo copy of driver's valid driver's license.

    Ensure transportation records are maintained on file including a record of each child transported and a photo copy of driver's valid driver's license. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file: 1. A record of each child transported; 2. The name and address of each driver; 3. A photostatic copy of each driver’s valid driver’s license; and 4. The year, make and model of each vehicle used by the center to transport children.

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  9. Medium-High risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.7(d) — Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle.

    Maintain transportation records on file at the center, including the inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle. Regulation: (d) The center shall maintain on file inspection and maintenance records for each vehicle

    Corrected 11/10/2025
  10. Medium-Low risk9/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.8(c) — Develop a written policy and procedure to ensure the safe transportation of children and ensure all drivers and required additional adults are trained on the policy prior to starting their position.

    Develop a written policy and procedure to ensure the safe transportation of children and ensure all drivers and required additional adults are trained on the policy prior to starting their position. Regulation: The center shall have a written policy and procedures to ensure the safe transportation of children, including, but not limited to, ensuring that children are secured in appropriate restraints. The center shall train each regularly-scheduled driver and additional adult as referred to in (a) and (b) above on this policy prior to starting his or her position.

    Corrected 11/10/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk9/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)(1) — Based on Complaint # 23532, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for the expulsion are adhered to at all times and provide Memorandum of Understanding that the center will ensure unusual incidents are documented a

    Based on Complaint # 23532, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for the expulsion are adhered to at all times and provide Memorandum of Understanding that the center will ensure unusual incidents are documented and enrolled children parents/guardians are aware of the center’s policy for toilet training. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include: the circumstances under which a child may be expelled; the method that the center will use to notify parents of concerns that could lead to expulsion, such as written notification or a parent conference; sufficient time limits before expulsion to enable parents to make alternative child care arrangements or to take the necessary corrective action to allow the child to remain at the center, except as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(j)1iv; and circumstances that may warrant immediate expulsion of a child from the center, such as potentially dangerous behavior by a child or parent.

    Corrected 10/8/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BLOOMFIELD, Essex County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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