Puerto Rican Action Board, Inc. at Roosevelt Elementary

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity19
Est. price$1,059/mo

Contact information

Address83 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901

CityNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

CountyMiddlesex

Phone732-828-4510

Operating details

Capacity19

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

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83 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/13/2026

  • High11
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk1/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(ii) — Comply with the requirements of the manual if the center's water testing results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper. Immediately discontinue use of all drinking water in the building; provide bottled water for drinking

    Comply with the requirements of the manual if the center's water testing results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper. Immediately discontinue use of all drinking water in the building; provide bottled water for drinking; provide bottled water for food preparation with approval from local health official; and notify parents of the children in attendance at the center. Regulation: If the results reveal elevated levels of lead or copper as defined by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, which pose risk of harm to children, the center shall: immediately discontinue use of all drinking water sources in the building; provide bottled water for drinking; provide bottled water for food preparation with approval from the local health official; and notify parents of the children in attendance at the center.

    Corrected 2/19/2026

2025

  1. High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required and maintain on file. Five CARI clearances needed. 2.19.26: 4 CARI background checks received, 1 outstanding.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required and maintain on file. Five CARI clearances needed. 2.19.26: 4 CARI background checks received, 1 outstanding. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 4/9/2026
  2. Medium-High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

    Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. 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 6/3/2026
  3. Medium-High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually during each session provided by the center.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually during each session provided by the center. 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 6/3/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 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 2/19/2026
  5. High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for children. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 1/13/2026
  6. High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 1/13/2026
  7. High risk12/1/2025

    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 6/3/2026
  8. Medium-High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity. The center has a licensed capacity of 19 children. At the time of inspection there were 24 children present.

    Operate within the center's licensed capacity. The center has a licensed capacity of 19 children. At the time of inspection there were 24 children present. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

    Corrected 1/13/2026
  9. Medium risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. At the time of inspection, children were occupying room 215 which is not an approved space. Submit a space request in order

    Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. At the time of inspection, children were occupying room 215 which is not an approved space. Submit a space request in order to have room 215 added to the center's license. 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 1/13/2026
  10. Medium-High risk12/1/2025

    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 6/3/2026
  11. High risk12/1/2025

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

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 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 2/19/2026
  12. High risk12/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Documentation was unavailable at the time of inspection. 2.19.26: 6 CHRI background checks outstanding. 4.9.26: 1 CHRI background chec

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Documentation was unavailable at the time of inspection. 2.19.26: 6 CHRI background checks outstanding. 4.9.26: 1 CHRI background check 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 6/3/2026
  13. Medium-Low risk12/1/2025

    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 2/19/2026
  14. High risk12/1/2025

    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 2/19/2026
  15. Medium-Low risk12/1/2025

    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 2/19/2026
  16. Medium-Low risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for one named staff.

    Maintain on file the staff Receipt of Information for one 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 5/23/2025
  17. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

    Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. 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 4/23/2025
  18. High risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that all staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 4-30-25: Outstanding 1.

    Ensure that all staff complete a CARI background check as required for the center's license renewal. 4-30-25: Outstanding 1. 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 7/7/2025
  19. High risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.

    Corrected 4/23/2025
  20. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in 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 4/23/2025
  21. Medium-High risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for all staff. 4-30-25: Outstanding 1.

    Maintain on file a copy of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test and physical examination results for all staff. 4-30-25: Outstanding 1. 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 2/19/2026
  22. Medium-Low risk2/24/2025

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

    Ensure that three named 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 4/23/2025
  23. High risk2/24/2025

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

    Ensure that one named credentialed staff completes 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 4/23/2025
  24. Medium-Low risk2/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — 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: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

    Corrected 4/23/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: NEW BRUNSWICK, Middlesex County
  • Capacity: 19
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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