Rutgers Psychology Child Development Center
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address26 Nichol Avenue Room 21, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
CountyMiddlesex
Phone848-932-8881
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High11
- Medium2
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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26 Nichol Avenue Room 21, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026
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2026
- Medium-High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure 3 named children's up to date health records are maintained on file as required.
Ensure 3 named children's up to date health records are maintained on file as required. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical treatment
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components.
Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 5.14.26: 4 renewal CARI background checks received, 2 outstand
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. 5.14.26: 4 renewal CARI background checks received, 2 outstanding. 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 6/24/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL including the medical clearances and Mantoux results for 5 named staff.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL including the medical clearances and Mantoux results for 5 named 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.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk4/1/2026
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 changing a diaper in room 28.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after changing a diaper in room 28. 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 5/14/2026 - Medium risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation throughout the center.
Provide screens on all doors and windows used for ventilation throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers in room 28.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of six toddlers in room 28. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 28.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in room 28. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 28.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room 28. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(b) — Ensure disposable rubber gloves used in changing diapers are discarded after each use in room 28.
Ensure disposable rubber gloves used in changing diapers are discarded after each use in room 28. Regulation: Staff members shall use disposable rubber gloves, which shall be discarded after each use, when coming into contact with blood or vomit.
Corrected 5/14/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the bathroom in Room 034 are free of rust.
Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the bathroom in Room 034 are free of rust. 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 3/14/2025 - Medium-High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary throughout the center.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary throughout the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 3/14/2025 - High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI clearance for one named staff.
Provide CHRI clearance for one named staff. 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 3/14/2025 - High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that one named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the train
Ensure that one named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. 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 3/14/2025 - High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide a cleared CARI for one named staff.
Provide a cleared CARI for one 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 3/14/2025 - High risk1/23/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Provide a cleared CARI for one named staff.
Provide a cleared CARI for one 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - High risk1/23/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Provide CHRI clearance for one named staff.
Provide CHRI clearance for one named staff. 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). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk1/23/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary throughout the center.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary throughout the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk1/23/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the bathroom in Room 034 are free of rust.
Ensure bathroom stall dividers in the bathroom in Room 034 are free of rust. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk1/23/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Ensure that one named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the tr
Ensure that one named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, and that documentation is maintained on file at the center and includes the name of the person or organization that provided the training. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Corrected 2/24/2025
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About this daycare
- Location: NEW BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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