Mario Gonzalez Child Care Center

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity80
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address287 Townsend Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

CityNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-828-4572

Operating details

Capacity80

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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287 Townsend Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/10/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure that room 2 is maintained and excess storage is removed.

    Ensure that room 2 is maintained and excess storage is removed. 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 5/22/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the missing baseboard in room 2.

    Replace the missing baseboard in room 2. 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 4/27/2026
  3. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center, including in the hallway outside of room 1, and on the second floor outside of room 3.

    Ensure that all emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center, including in the hallway outside of room 1, and on the second floor outside of 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 4/27/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 5/22/2026
  5. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the red carpet in room 3 is secured to the floor.

    Ensure the red carpet in room 3 is secured to the floor. 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 4/27/2026
  6. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the hallway closet on the 2nd floor.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the hallway closet on the 2nd floor. 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 4/27/2026
  7. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in operating condition, including in the 2nd floor hallway bathroom.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in operating condition, including in the 2nd floor hallway bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 5/22/2026
  8. Medium-High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including garbage and debris.

    Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including garbage and debris. 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 5/22/2026
  9. High risk4/10/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that the rolling gate on the outdoor play area is operable.

    Ensure that the rolling gate on the outdoor play area is 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 5/22/2026

2025

  1. High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 11/26/2025
  2. High risk10/7/2025

    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 1/16/2026
  3. High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 1/14/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 11/26/2025
  5. High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff and maintain clearances on file. One CHRI clearance is needed.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff and maintain clearances on file. One CHRI clearance is needed. 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 11/26/2025
  6. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the hole in the wall located behind the toilet in Room 3.

    Repair the hole in the wall located behind the toilet in Room 3. 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 11/26/2025
  7. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair/replace the toilet paper dispenser with evidence of rust located in the bathroom on floor 1.

    Repair/replace the toilet paper dispenser with evidence of rust located in the bathroom on floor 1. 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 11/26/2025
  8. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair/replace the water stained ceiling tiles in Room 3.

    Repair/replace the water stained ceiling tiles in Room 3. 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 11/26/2025
  9. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that the illuminated exit sign on floor 2, closest to the elevator, is operable at all times.

    Ensure that the illuminated exit sign on floor 2, closest to the elevator, is operable at all times. 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 11/26/2025
  10. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure that the smoke alarm battery in Room 2 is replaced.

    Ensure that the smoke alarm battery in Room 2 is replaced. 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 11/26/2025
  11. Medium-Low risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 1/14/2026
  12. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.

    Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.

    Corrected 1/14/2026
  13. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.

    Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. 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 4/10/2026
  14. Medium-High risk10/7/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time.

    Ensure that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    Corrected 1/14/2026

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25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: NEW BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 80
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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