Mount Zion CDC Preschool

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity90
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address39 Morris Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

CityNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-246-3437

Operating details

Capacity90

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High14
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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39 Morris Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/14/2025

  • High7
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Maintain on file record of the drills.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Maintain on file record of the drills. 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 1/16/2026
  2. High risk12/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that all medications listed on a child's special care plan are maintained at the center. Nebulizer medication is needed for one child in room 3.

    Ensure that all medications listed on a child's special care plan are maintained at the center. Nebulizer medication is needed for one child in room 3. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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 1/16/2026
  3. High risk12/14/2025

    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. The prescription label is needed for one child's epi pen in room 2.

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription. The prescription label is needed for one child's epi pen in room 2. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. 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 1/16/2026
  4. High risk12/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Training is needed for one staff member.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. Training is needed for one staff member. 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 2/26/2026
  5. Medium-Low risk12/14/2025

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

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Training is needed for one staff member. 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 2/26/2026

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for 10 named staff. 11-14-24: Missing 3

    Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for 10 named staff. 11-14-24: Missing 3 Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 12/20/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable at all times above the door entering the classrooms.

    Ensure that the emergency lighting is operable at all times above the door entering the classrooms. 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 12/20/2024
  3. High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that one named staff completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that one named staff completes a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 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 11/14/2024
  4. High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.

    Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. 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 11/14/2024
  5. High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that 15 named staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that 15 named staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 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 11/14/2024
  6. Medium-Low risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.

    Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.

    Corrected 12/20/2024
  7. Medium-High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Repair/fill cracks and holes on resilient surfacing in the playground.

    Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. Repair/fill cracks and holes on resilient surfacing in the playground. 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 11/14/2024
  8. High risk10/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) — Ensure that all rooms are labeled.

    Ensure that all rooms are labeled. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: Indoor space requirements for play rooms and sleep rooms are as follows the center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

    Corrected 11/14/2024

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0Recent Violations
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$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: NEW BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 90
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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