Connecting Circles Childcare Service

JERSEY CITY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.3based on state inspection data
Capacity24
Est. price$1,059/mo

Contact information

Address136 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07305

CityJERSEY CITY, NJ 07305

CountyHudson

Phone201-668-1016

Operating details

Capacity24

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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Location

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136 Garfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07305, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/14/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk4/14/2026

    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 6/3/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/14/2026

    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 6/29/2026
  3. High risk4/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Ensure to provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory children.

    Ensure to provide one evacuation crib for every four non-ambulatory children. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-

    Corrected 6/29/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk4/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, staff criminal disclosure statements.

    Complete and maintain on file, staff criminal disclosure statements. 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 5/19/2026
  5. Medium-Low risk4/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, all staff signed application.

    Complete and maintain on file, all staff signed application. 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 5/19/2026
  6. Medium-Low risk4/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, all staff medicals/Mantoux results.

    Complete and maintain on file, all staff medicals/Mantoux results. 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 6/29/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in room 1.

    Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in room 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 10/2/2025
  2. Medium risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours.

    Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

    Corrected 10/2/2025
  3. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace broken floor tiles in room 2.

    Repair or replace broken floor tiles 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 10/2/2025
  4. Medium-High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

    Corrected 12/8/2025
  5. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services are present.

    Ensure special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services are present. 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 10/2/2025
  6. High risk3/18/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.

    Corrected 10/2/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,059/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: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 24
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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