The Garden Childcare Center 2 LLC
CLIFTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address105 1st Street, Clifton, NJ, 07011
CountyPassaic
Phone917-681-5254
Operating details
Capacity31
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High9
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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105 1st Street, Clifton, NJ, 07011, CLIFTON, NJ 07011
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2026
- High4
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/11/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit.
Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - Medium risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.5(a)(1) — Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by school-age children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches.
Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by school-age children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches. Regulation: For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: all lally columns in areas used by the children shall have protective padding around them from the floor to a height of at least 72 inches.
Corrected 4/14/2026 - High risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure asthma medication is stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan.
Ensure asthma medication is stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan. 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 2/2/2026 - High risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 3 regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 3 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.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the carpet in room 1.
Secure the carpet 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 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair and paint all the baseboards throughout the center.
Repair and paint all the baseboards 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.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Replace the radiator cover in room 2 by the window.
Replace the radiator cover in room 2 by the window. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
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.
Corrected 4/14/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk6/10/2025
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 7/18/2025 - High risk6/10/2025
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 7/18/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLIFTON, Passaic County
- Capacity: 31
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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