Metuchen Edison Community Day Care, Inc.

METUCHEN, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity131
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address200 Hillside Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840

CityMETUCHEN, NJ 08840

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-548-5468

Operating details

Capacity131

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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200 Hillside Ave, Metuchen, NJ, 08840, METUCHEN, NJ 08840

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/23/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in the Youth Room as there was furniture and storage blocking the path to the emergency exit door. Note, all items were relocated during inspection

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed in the Youth Room as there was furniture and storage blocking the path to the emergency exit door. Note, all items were relocated during inspection 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 3/23/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    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 each diaper change.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after each diaper change. 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 10/14/2025
  2. High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Retrain staff on the center's policies of hand washing and sanitation. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL.

    Retrain staff on the center's policies of hand washing and sanitation. Submit training information with staff signatures to OOL. 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 6/18/2026
  3. High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 10 named staff members outstanding.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff; 10 named staff members outstanding. 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 12/15/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    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 2/10/2026
  5. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair/paint the white cabinets in Room 3 that are peeling near the handwashing sink.

    Repair/paint the white cabinets in Room 3 that are peeling near the handwashing sink. 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 9/3/2025
  6. High risk6/2/2025

    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 7/21/2025
  7. Medium-Low risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(3) — Submit education documentation for TWO group teachers.

    Submit education documentation for TWO group teachers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education

    Corrected 6/18/2026
  8. High risk6/2/2025

    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 7/21/2025
  9. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. 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 10/14/2025
  10. Medium-High risk6/2/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) — Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. Children under 2.5 are limited to room 3 only, however, children under 2.5 were observed in Room 1. 7.21.25-Room 1 had 6 children under 2.5 years old present and

    Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. Children under 2.5 are limited to room 3 only, however, children under 2.5 were observed in Room 1. 7.21.25-Room 1 had 6 children under 2.5 years old present and room 2 had 4 children under 2.5 present. 9/3/25-Unable to abate as Room 1 had 8 children ages 2-2.5 present. 10/14/25-Unable to abate violation as Room 1 had 8 children ages 2-2.5 present. 2/10/26-MOU received. Unable to abate violation as 7 children under 2.5 were observed. P/C with sponsor requiring updated MOU. 3/23/26-updated MOU received. Visit confirmed that children under 2.5 are being aged out in Room 1; four children under 2.5 remain. MOU on file. Regulation: At no time shall a center: iii. Operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.

    Corrected 3/23/2026
  11. Medium-Low risk6/2/2025

    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 7/21/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Paint the rusted bathroom heater between classrooms 6 & 7.

    Paint the rusted bathroom heater between classrooms 6 & 7. 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
  2. Medium-High risk12/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. 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 2/24/2025
  3. Medium-High risk12/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all carpeting and area rugs are kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that all carpeting and area rugs are kept clean and in good repair. 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 2/24/2025
  4. Medium-High risk12/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Paint the rusted bathroom heater between classrooms 6 &7.

    Paint the rusted bathroom heater between classrooms 6 &7. 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 9/3/2025
  5. Medium-High risk12/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. 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 10/14/2025
  6. Medium-High risk12/13/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that all carpeting and area rugs are kept clean and in good repair.

    Ensure that all carpeting and area rugs are kept clean and in good repair. 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 9/3/2025

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25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

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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: METUCHEN, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 131
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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