Catapult Learning at Juan P. Duarte - Jose Julian J. Marti S
ELIZABETH, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address25 First Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206
CountyUnion
Phone908-436-6164
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/15/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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25 First Street, Elizabeth, NJ, 07206, ELIZABETH, NJ 07206
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/15/2024
- High3
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2024
- High risk10/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(2) — Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member and are not left alone to care for children. In room 143, eight children were left in the care of an unclea
Ensure that all staff without a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another cleared staff member and are not left alone to care for children. In room 143, eight children were left in the care of an uncleared staff. 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. 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 10/30/2024 - High risk10/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff. 10/30/24: 1 CHRI background check received, 1 outstanding.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff. 10/30/24: 1 CHRI background check received, 1 outstanding. 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 11/12/2024 - High risk10/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 10/30/2024
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
$999/month
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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: ELIZABETH, Union County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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