Pinky Preschool and Nursery Corp./Smile Preschool and Nurser

JERSEY CITY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity35
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address276 First Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

CityJERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

CountyHudson

Phone201-963-8533

Websitehttps://www.smilepreschoolandnursery.com

Operating details

Capacity35

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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276 First Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/2/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  2. Medium risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  3. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 9/22/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times. One first aid and CPR certification is outstanding.

    Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times. One first aid and CPR certification is outstanding. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  5. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including immediately after having their diapesr changed.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including immediately after having their diapesr changed. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  6. Medium-Low risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  7. Medium risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 6/2/2025

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk10/21/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k)(1) — Ensure that all members of staff adheres to the center's social media policy, and parental permission with regards to parents prohibiting the posting of videos and photos of their children on the school's social media sites.

    Ensure that all members of staff adheres to the center's social media policy, and parental permission with regards to parents prohibiting the posting of videos and photos of their children on the school's social media sites. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites.

    Corrected 11/6/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(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: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 35
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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