HOPES CAP, Inc. Early Head Start
PLAINFIELD, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address322 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, 07060
CountyUnion
Phone908-754-1830
Operating details
Capacity45
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 8/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High8
- Medium1
- Medium-Low8
- Low0
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Location
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322 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, 07060, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 8/11/2025
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- Medium-High2
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- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk8/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable at all times in Room 1, 2, and by exit by Room 3.
Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable at all times in Room 1, 2, and by exit by Room 3. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.
Corrected 9/23/2025 - Medium-High risk8/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace all stained ceiling tiles in Room 4.
Replace all stained ceiling tiles in Room 4. 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 9/23/2025
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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
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: PLAINFIELD, Union County
- Capacity: 45
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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