Big Hugs Childcare & Development Center LLC

PISCATAWAY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity76
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address255 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway, NJ, 08854

CityPISCATAWAY, NJ 08854

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-981-1001

Operating details

Capacity76

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High13
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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255 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/2/2025

  • High9
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(i) — Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 1C.

    Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices in room 1C. Regulation: Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  2. High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 24 staff complete orientation training annually. 12/9/25: 7 Received, 17 outstanding.

    Ensure that 24 staff complete orientation training annually. 12/9/25: 7 Received, 17 outstanding. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 1/8/2026
  3. High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff.

    Ensure that CARI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff. 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 12/9/2025
  4. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diapering a child in room 9. Additionally, gloves are not a substitute for washing hands.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after diapering a child in room 9. Additionally, gloves are not a substitute for washing hands. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  5. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 9.

    Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after a diaper change in room 9. 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 11/6/2025
  6. Medium risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure that room 7/8 is approved by the OOL prior to use.

    Ensure that room 7/8 is approved by the OOL prior to use. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  7. High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Arrange sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit in room 1A.

    Arrange sleeping equipment to provide access to an unobstructed 3-foot wide aisle that leads to an exit in room 1A. 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 11/6/2025
  8. High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed wherein a foam wall and infant equipment were blocking the exterior door in room 1A.

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed wherein a foam wall and infant equipment were blocking the exterior door in room 1A. 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 11/6/2025
  9. Medium-High risk10/2/2025

    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 4/9/2026
  10. High risk10/2/2025

    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 11/6/2025
  11. Medium risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have snugly fitting sheets in room 1C.

    Ensure that all cribs have snugly fitting sheets in room 1C. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 11/6/2025
  12. High risk10/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) — Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink in room 9.

    Ensure that the diapering area is within 15 feet of a sink in room 9. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.

    Corrected 11/6/2025

2024

  1. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Benadryl is provided as per special care plan for 1 named child.

    Ensure Benadryl is provided as per special care plan for 1 named child. 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 12/5/2024
  2. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that two Epi-pens are present when required by the special care plan.

    Ensure that two Epi-pens are present when required by the special care plan. 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 12/5/2024
  3. High risk10/29/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Replace expired Epi-pen for 1 named child.

    Replace expired Epi-pen for 1 named child. 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 12/5/2024
  4. Medium-High risk10/29/2024

    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 12/5/2024

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0Recent Violations
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$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: PISCATAWAY, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 76
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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