Precious Moments Childcare and Learning Center, Inc.

BLOOMFIELD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity38
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address217-219 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003

CityBLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

CountyEssex

Phone973-680-1133

Operating details

Capacity38

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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217-219 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/29/2025

  • High8
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually. 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 2/17/2026
  2. High risk10/29/2025

    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 1 staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 1 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 12/9/2025
  3. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all cots are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 1.

    Ensure that all cots are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room 1. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  4. Medium-Low risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — Post the center's discipline policy.

    Post the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 3. Be posted in a prominent location within the center.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  5. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age.

    Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  6. Medium risk10/29/2025

    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.

    Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months. 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 12/9/2025
  7. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components.

    Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  8. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    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 12/9/2025
  9. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    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 12/9/2025
  10. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in Room 2.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in Room 2. 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 12/9/2025
  11. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 1.

    Repair or replace the stained ceiling tiles in Room 1. 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 1/14/2026
  12. High risk10/29/2025

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

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 3 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 12/9/2025
  13. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    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 in Room 1.

    Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in Room 1. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  14. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(i) — Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two in Room 2.

    Cease the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two in Room 2. Regulation: i. Centers shall prohibit the use of television, computers, and other video equipment for children under the age of two.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  15. High risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(6)(iii) — Ensure that children are not inactive for more than 30 minutes unless they are eating, sleeping or ill in Room 2.

    Ensure that children are not inactive for more than 30 minutes unless they are eating, sleeping or ill in Room 2. Regulation: iii. whenever feasible, and unless the child is eating, sleeping, needs to complete a seated activity, or is ill, children shall not be inactive for more than 30 minutes.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  16. Medium risk10/29/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 2.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in Room 2. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 12/9/2025
  17. Medium-High risk10/29/2025

    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 1/14/2026

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk9/18/2024

    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 10/18/2024
  2. High risk9/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Center specific training shall include: building and physical premise

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Center specific training shall include: building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; and appropriate precautions for transporting children (as applicable); and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

    Corrected 11/1/2024
  3. Medium risk9/18/2024

    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 11/1/2024
  4. High risk9/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.

    Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

    Corrected 10/30/2024
  5. High risk9/18/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — 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.

    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. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.

    Corrected 10/18/2024
  6. High risk9/18/2024

    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 10/18/2024
  7. Medium-High risk9/18/2024

    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 11/1/2024
  8. Medium-High risk9/18/2024

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

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. 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 11/1/2024

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About this daycare

  • Location: BLOOMFIELD, Essex County
  • Capacity: 38
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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