Chabad Early Learning Center

ROCKAWAY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity75
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address65 Pawnee Ave, Rockaway, NJ, 07866

CityROCKAWAY, NJ 07866

CountyMorris

Phone973-625-1525

Websitehttps://chabadkidz.com

Operating details

Capacity75

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 12/8/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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65 Pawnee Ave, Rockaway, NJ, 07866, ROCKAWAY, NJ 07866

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/8/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk12/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one new staff. 1/29/26-1 staff CARI pending.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one new staff. 1/29/26-1 staff CARI pending. 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 4/20/2026
  2. Medium-Low risk12/8/2025

    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 1/29/2026
  3. High risk12/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. One new staff needs a fingerprint clearance. 1/29/26-4 staff CHRI's pending. 4/20/26-1 staff

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. One new staff needs a fingerprint clearance. 1/29/26-4 staff CHRI's pending. 4/20/26-1 staff CHRI pending (YH). 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 4/27/2026

2024

  1. High risk10/8/2024

    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, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. Room 1-Named child had only 1 epi pen in a bag. The medication was not in the original box, was not accompanied by a Health Action plan and no antihistimine. Regulation: 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: 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 10/29/2024
  2. High risk10/8/2024

    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, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. A named child in Torah Tots only had 1 epi pen. The medication was not in the original box and did not have the prescription label. Regulation: 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: 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 10/29/2024
  3. High risk10/8/2024

    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, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. A named child in Room 1- needs to have supporting documentation that he no longer requires the medication. Regulation: 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: 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 10/29/2024
  4. High risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3)(v) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. The center shall ensure that all rooms are labeled.

    Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by the children are labeled. The center shall 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 12/18/2024
  5. Medium-Low risk10/8/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in R

    Ensure that all staff have completed training pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. At the time of the inspection, staff in Room 1 were not able to provide the number of children in their care. Staff had to count the number of children. The center shall retrain the staff on tracking: provide the agenda, proof of training, materials used and all staff signatures. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.

    Corrected 10/8/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$949/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: ROCKAWAY, Morris County
  • Capacity: 75
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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