Sandy's Kinderland
CLIFTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address22 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ, 07013
CountyPassaic
Phone973-470-8585
Operating details
Capacity80
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High13
- Medium4
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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22 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ, 07013, CLIFTON, NJ 07013
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/27/2026
- High4
- Medium-High13
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Ensure children using the bouncer/rocking chair are using the safety strapped at all times in room 1.
Ensure children using the bouncer/rocking chair are using the safety strapped at all times in room 1. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.
Corrected 3/27/2026 - Medium-High risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in room 1 and children bathroom.
Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in room 1 and children bathroom. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Corrected 3/27/2026 - Medium risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Replace the toilet water tank lid in the children bathroom.
Replace the toilet water tank lid in the children bathroom. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Corrected 2/27/2026 - Medium-High risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure carpets throughout the center.
Secure carpets throughout the center. 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 4/28/2026 - Medium risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Pertaining to the library area throughout the center.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Pertaining to the library area throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(2) — Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months. Pertaining to the library area.
Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months. Pertaining to the library area. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply:centers serving children less than 18 months of age shall provide at least four types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, sensory; language and dramatic play; manipulative; building; large muscle; music; or other comparable activities; and at least four types of supplies and equipment for each activity area chosen by the center.
Corrected 3/27/2026 - Medium-High risk2/27/2026
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 3/27/2026 - High risk2/27/2026
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 3/27/2026 - Medium-Low risk2/27/2026
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 3/27/2026 - High risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 1 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that 1 named 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 3/27/2026 - High risk2/27/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff 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 consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 4/28/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure to install toilet caps at the base of the toilet in the main children's bathroom.
Ensure to install toilet caps at the base of the toilet in the main children's bathroom. 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 10/27/2025 - High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that the center has all medications specified on child's special care plan. One child was missing Benadryl in room 4.
Ensure that the center has all medications specified on child's special care plan. One child was missing Benadryl in room 4. 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 10/24/2025 - Medium risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Ensure that room 2 has more books, and more toys in "2A."
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Ensure that room 2 has more books, and more toys in "2A." Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Corrected 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout center.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition throughout center. 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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances (Lysol wipes) are inaccessible to the children in room 4.
Ensure that all toxic substances (Lysol wipes) are inaccessible to the children in room 4. 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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the lower cabinet on the diapering area has a lock in room 1.
Ensure the lower cabinet on the diapering area has a lock 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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove or replace the wheel on the alligator toy car in room 1.
Remove or replace the wheel on the alligator toy car 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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 2.
Replace the stained ceiling tile 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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the protective covering over the light in room 2.
Secure the protective covering over the light 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 10/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — Ensure that diapering mat is in good repair in room 1.
Ensure that diapering mat is in good repair in room 1. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.
Corrected 10/24/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: CLIFTON, Passaic County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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