Pee Wee Prep
BAYONNE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address478 Ave C, Bayonne, NJ, 07002
CountyHudson
Phone201-437-2127
Operating details
Capacity41
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High10
- Medium3
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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478 Ave C, Bayonne, NJ, 07002, BAYONNE, NJ 07002
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk5/13/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Provide documentation for the recently added pink Little Tykes horse and the climbing equipment.
Provide documentation for the recently added pink Little Tykes horse and the climbing equipment. 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
2025
- Medium-High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Remove debris and overgrown vegetation in the outdoor play area.
Remove debris and overgrown vegetation in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 12/12/2025 - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Not corrected - Medium risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Paint the peeling wall in the outdoor play area.
Paint the peeling wall in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Not corrected - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. 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 2/18/2026 - High risk8/20/2025
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 - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Renewal Fee for the center's license renewal.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Renewal Fee for the center's license renewal. 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 10/8/2025 - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
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 last logging was May. 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 2/18/2026 - Medium-High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Records. 12.12.2025-19 outstanding. 2.18.2026-15 outstanding. 5.13.2026-10 outstanding. 5.26.2026-8 outstanding.
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Records. 12.12.2025-19 outstanding. 2.18.2026-15 outstanding. 5.13.2026-10 outstanding. 5.26.2026-8 outstanding. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement subm
Not corrected - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 7 staff developments needed. 10/10/2025-4 outstanding. 12.12.2025-All topics must be covered for 4 staff including safe sleep practices and including
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 7 staff developments needed. 10/10/2025-4 outstanding. 12.12.2025-All topics must be covered for 4 staff including safe sleep practices and including children with special needs in the program. 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 risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI clearance needed. 10/10/2025-2 missing; 1 staff and sponsor rep.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI clearance needed. 10/10/2025-2 missing; 1 staff and sponsor rep. 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 2/18/2026 - High risk8/20/2025
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. 10/10/2025-5 outstanding for staff. Provide the renewal cleara
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. 10/10/2025-5 outstanding for staff. Provide the renewal clearance for the sponsor rep. 12.10.2025-CARI clearance letter needed for sponsor rep. 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-Low risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure all staff have physicals and Mantoux's on file.
Ensure all staff have physicals and Mantoux's on file. 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 2/18/2026 - Medium-Low risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 10/10/2025 - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure to update accident reports as required including all required components and ensure to state when the parent was notified.
Ensure to update accident reports as required including all required components and ensure to state when the parent was notified. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.
Corrected 12/12/2025 - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — 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: 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 12/12/2025 - High risk8/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 7 orientations needed. 10/10/2025-5 orientations needed.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 7 orientations needed. 10/10/2025-5 orientations needed. 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 5/13/2026
2024
- Medium-High risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure television is secured to a stable surface in room 2.
Ensure television is secured to a stable surface in room 2. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. 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 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Secure the hanging sprinkler pipe in the bathroom in room 1.
Secure the hanging sprinkler pipe in the bathroom in room 1. 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.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in room 3.
Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in room 3. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.
Corrected 3/3/2025 - Medium risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(ii) — Ensure surfaces are washed and disinfected as required in room 3.
Ensure surfaces are washed and disinfected as required in room 3. Regulation: The following items shall be washed and disinfected at least daily: (1) Toilets and toilet seats; (2) Sinks and sink faucets; (3) Drinking fountains; (4) Water table and water play equipment; (5) Play tables; and (6) Smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by children.
Corrected 4/4/2025 - High risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected 3/3/2025 - Medium-High risk12/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in the staff room.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in the staff room. 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 4/4/2025
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$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BAYONNE, Hudson County
- Capacity: 41
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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