Buzzing Bees Learning Center LLC
EAST ORANGE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address122 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017
CountyEssex
Phone973-687-8896
Websitehttps://www.buzzing-bees.com
Operating details
Capacity55
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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122 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, NJ, 07017, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/15/2026
- High5
- Medium-High14
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk6/15/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Based on Complaint #25228, the center needs to ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times, including calling 911 when a child has a 105 degree fever.
Based on Complaint #25228, the center needs to ensure that adequate health procedures are adhered to at all times, including calling 911 when a child has a 105 degree fever. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.
Not corrected - High risk6/15/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Based on Complaint #25228, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are maintained at all times, including providing incident reports upon request that include all the required components.
Based on Complaint #25228, the center needs to ensure that adequate procedures for incidents are maintained at all times, including providing incident reports upon request that include all the required components. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/15/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Update Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL to include all staff.
Update Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL to include all staff. 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.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk11/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(2) — Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for radiators.
Provide and maintain suitable protective devices for radiators. Regulation: steam and hot water pipes and radiators shall be protected by screens, guards, insulation, or any other suitable, non-combustible protective device.
Corrected 11/17/2025
2024
- Medium risk12/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) — Operate within each room's capacity At the time of the inspection, there were 14 children present in Room 2.
Operate within each room's capacity At the time of the inspection, there were 14 children present in Room 2. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that the ceiling is kept in good repair in room 1A.
Ensure that the ceiling is kept in good repair in room 1A. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide updated CARI clearance for 2 staff members.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Provide updated CARI clearance for 2 staff members. 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 11/15/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
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: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all fluorescent tubes in the hallway of Room 2.
Provide protective coverings for all fluorescent tubes in the hallway of Room 2. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed as required. As per the construction official, the center was to remove the scaffolding. The center took immediate action and removed it the same day.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed as required. As per the construction official, the center was to remove the scaffolding. The center took immediate action and removed it the same day. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
Corrected 11/15/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure that walkways and outdoor play area are free of hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
Ensure that walkways and outdoor play area are free of hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure that food preparation and washing dishes is not done in the same sink as handwashing.
Ensure that food preparation and washing dishes is not done in the same sink as handwashing. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are accessible throughout the center. Center was not able to use one out of three exits due to construction next door.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are accessible throughout the center. Center was not able to use one out of three exits due to construction next door. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 6.
Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 6. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.
Corrected 11/15/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure that tall gray cabinet is secured to a stable surface in Room 1B.
Ensure that tall gray cabinet is secured to a stable surface in Room 1B. 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 12/17/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure that water cooler is secured to a stable surface in Room 2.
Ensure that water cooler 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 12/17/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that the fire alarm light is secured.
Ensure that the fire alarm light is secured. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 1/27/2025 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that the wall in the bathroom upstairs is in good repair.
Ensure that the wall in the bathroom upstairs is in good repair. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair or replace shelving where paint is chipped in room 1A.
Repair or replace shelving where paint is chipped in room 1A. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium-High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Repair wall where pipe is exposed in room 1A.
Repair wall where pipe is exposed in room 1A. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(5)(ii) — Ensure that at least one toilet facility and sink are located on each floor level used by children. Center has removed 2 toilets and 2 sinks due to remodeling.
Ensure that at least one toilet facility and sink are located on each floor level used by children. Center has removed 2 toilets and 2 sinks due to remodeling. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, toilet and sink facility requirements are as follows: at least one toilet facility and sink shall be located on each floor level used by children in centers that began operating after March 21, 2005.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - Medium risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. Hot tap water measured at 148 degrees Fahrenheit in upstairs bathroom and at 145 degrees Fahrenheit in Room 1B.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. Hot tap water measured at 148 degrees Fahrenheit in upstairs bathroom and at 145 degrees Fahrenheit in Room 1B. 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.
Corrected 12/17/2024 - High risk11/15/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are accessible throughout the center. Center was not able to use one out of three exits due to construction next door.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are accessible throughout the center. Center was not able to use one out of three exits due to construction next door. 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 3/10/2025 - Medium-High risk11/1/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Memorandum of Understanding and proof of application payment has been received.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Memorandum of Understanding and proof of application payment has been received. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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.
Corrected 11/1/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: EAST ORANGE, Essex County
- Capacity: 55
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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