Jenn's Junction LLC

NORTH HALEDON, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity103
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address530 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ, 07508

CityNORTH HALEDON, NJ 07508

CountyPassaic

Phone973-519-0512

Websitehttp://www.jennsjunction.com

Operating details

Capacity103

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/5/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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530 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ, 07508, NORTH HALEDON, NJ 07508

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/5/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk5/5/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an obstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operabl

    Arrange cribs, cots, and sleeping equipment to provide access to an obstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable 5/5/25-At the time of the inspection, staff were asked to move 2 stacks of cots that were near the rear exit door and elevator. Staff were asked to stack the cots in 1 pile and closer to the exit door. Signage was put up on the elevator noting that it was not operable. 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 5/5/2025
  2. High risk4/7/2025

    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 5/5/2025
  3. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including The center shall repaint/repair rusted outdoor black railing which leads to the main back entrance.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including The center shall repaint/repair rusted outdoor black railing which leads to the main back entrance. 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 5/5/2025
  4. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure that playground equipment and surfacing The center shall provide certifications for the center's play equipment and surfacing.

    Ensure that playground equipment and surfacing The center shall provide certifications for the center's play equipment and surfacing. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    Corrected 6/16/2025
  5. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — The center is Lead Free: 9/2/20.

    The center is Lead Free: 9/2/20. 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 4/7/2025
  6. High risk4/7/2025

    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. The center has 26 pending CARI's. 5/5/25-17 Renewal CARI's pen

    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. The center has 26 pending CARI's. 5/5/25-17 Renewal CARI's pending. 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 5/16/2025
  7. Medium-High risk4/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required. The center shall obtain 4 health certificates: the center's health certificate, Chinese restaurant, pizzeria and Fresh Grocer.

    Provide a current health certificate as required. The center shall obtain 4 health certificates: the center's health certificate, Chinese restaurant, pizzeria and Fresh Grocer. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

    Corrected 5/5/2025
  8. High risk1/30/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. The center has one staff member

    Ensure that all people who work with the children and are not required to complete a CHRI background check are directly supervised by a cleared staff member and not left alone with the children. The center has one staff member with a pending CHRI. 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). When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 1/30/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 5 and near the front of the center.

    Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 5 and near the front of the center. 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 1/30/2025
  2. Medium risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Room 2 & Room 4.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date. Room 2 & Room 4. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. The center shall ensure that the areas under diapering mats are cleaned.

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required. The center shall ensure that the areas under diapering mats are cleaned. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  4. Medium risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a self-made solution of bleach and water that is made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Room 4 did not have a disinfectant solution av

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a self-made solution of bleach and water that is made in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Room 4 did not have a disinfectant solution available. The center shall ensure that all classrooms have their self made solution prepared daily. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  5. Medium risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces after each use, as required. The center shall wash all cloth toys in the center. The center shall ensure that all toys are disinfected daily.

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces after each use, as required. The center shall wash all cloth toys in the center. The center shall ensure that all toys are disinfected daily. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use,

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  6. High risk11/20/2024

    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 or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. A named child may be required to have medication for allergies. The medication must have a Health Action plan and signed by the physician and parent. Regulation: 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: 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 1/30/2025
  7. High risk11/20/2024

    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 or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. A named child needs a note from the physician for allergies. Regulation: 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: 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 1/30/2025
  8. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. The center shall clean the ceiling tiles around the HVAC vent in Room 6.

    Ensure that all surfaces including flooring, carpeting and ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. The center shall clean the ceiling tiles around the HVAC vent in Room 6. 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 1/30/2025
  9. Medium risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs. The center shall replace bulbs in Room 4.

    Provide protective coverings for all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs. The center shall replace bulbs in Room 4. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  10. Medium risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs. The center shall replace bulbs in Room 6.

    Provide protective coverings for all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs. The center shall replace bulbs in Room 6. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.

    Corrected 1/30/2025
  11. Medium-High risk11/20/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center.

    Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. The center shall remove excess storage which was found in both staircases. 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 1/30/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: NORTH HALEDON, Passaic County
  • Capacity: 103
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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