Sunshine Daycare NJ Corp. #3
BELLEVILLE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address326 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ, 07109
CountyEssex
Phone973-759-3182
Operating details
Capacity15
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High8
- Medium4
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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326 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ, 07109, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026
- High4
- Medium-High6
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- High risk7/8/2026
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.
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. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
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.
Not corrected - Medium risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Not corrected - Medium risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — Provide a screen on the window in the kitchen area.
Provide a screen on the window in the kitchen area. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair or replace the vanity in the bathroom with the exposed wood.
Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair or replace the vanity in the bathroom with the exposed wood. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that 1 staff completes 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that 1 staff completes 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).
Not corrected - High risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 1 staff complete orientation training annually.
Ensure that 1 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.
Not corrected - High risk7/8/2026
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.
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: 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in sanitary condition including the floor in the bathroom.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in sanitary condition including the floor in the bathroom. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in sanitary condition including the protective light covers in the ceiling throughout the center.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in sanitary condition including the protective light covers in the ceiling 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in sanitary condition including the sink in the kitchen area.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in sanitary condition including the sink in the kitchen area. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk5/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff records checklist that was provided during the inspection contained outdated information.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The staff records checklist that was provided during the inspection contained outdated information. 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 6/13/2025 - High risk4/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(h)(1) — Ensure that the center provides opportunities for the parents to participate in the center's activities and operations. The center shall adhere to the Information to Parents document and allow parents into the center.
Ensure that the center provides opportunities for the parents to participate in the center's activities and operations. The center shall adhere to the Information to Parents document and allow parents into the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the center shall adopt at least one of the following options to ensure the participation of the parents of enrolled children in the activities and operations of the center: a governing board responsible for approving, reviewing, and monitoring the center's policies, budget, staff recruitment and selection, physical environment, and program activities; an advisory committee that offers advice and counsel to the center on its policies, staff recruitment and selection, physical environment, and program activities; an annual meeting to which all parents and staff members are invited for the purpose of sharing goals, recommendations, and concerns. The center shall maintain on file a record of this meeting; or an annual open house to which parents are invited for the purpose of observing the program. The center shall maintain on file a record of the open house.
Corrected 5/13/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,059/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BELLEVILLE, Essex County
- Capacity: 15
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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