Building Blocks Day Center at United Methodist Church
LINDEN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address321 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ, 07036
CityLINDEN, NJ 07036
CountyUnion
Phone908-486-1054
Operating details
Capacity43
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High9
- Medium2
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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321 N. Wood Ave., Linden, NJ, 07036, LINDEN, NJ 07036
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/8/2026
- High5
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk6/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide a cleared CARI for two named staff.
Provide a cleared CARI for two named staff. 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 7/9/2026
2025
- High risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 named staff. 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 10/20/2025 - Medium-High risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room A.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name in room A. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room A.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room A. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Corrected 10/20/2025 - High risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that 1 named child in room C has Benadryl present as per the special care plan.
Ensure that 1 named child in room C has Benadryl present as per the special care plan. 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 11/24/2025 - High risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training 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 1/5/2026 - High risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff.
Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for 1 named staff. 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 11/24/2025 - Medium-High risk9/16/2025
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 10/20/2025 - Medium-High risk9/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure the cubbies in Room B are secured to a stable surface.
Ensure the cubbies in Room B are secured to a stable surface. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Corrected 11/24/2025 - Medium-High risk4/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Removed all office supplies from classroom D.
Removed all office supplies from classroom D. 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 9/16/2025 - Medium-High risk4/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the refrigerator in classroom D.
Clean the refrigerator in classroom D. 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 9/16/2025 - Medium-High risk4/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure the wires on electronics in classroom D.
Secure the wires on electronics in classroom D. 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 9/16/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: LINDEN, Union County
- Capacity: 43
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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