Project Safe After School Program
DOVER, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address14 Academy Street, Dover, NJ, 07801
CityDOVER, NJ 07801
CountyMorris
Phone973-361-9296
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High12
- Medium-High6
- Medium1
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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14 Academy Street, Dover, NJ, 07801, DOVER, NJ 07801
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/20/2026
- High5
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High risk1/20/2026
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 that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. 1 child is missing their 2nd epi-pen prescribed by their physician. Submit a specialized care plan for 2 children. 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 4/20/2026 - Medium-High risk1/20/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using the 2 step cleaning and sanitizing process before eating. Submit staff training on using the 2 step cleaning and sanitizing process.
Ensure tables are washed and disinfected using the 2 step cleaning and sanitizing process before eating. Submit staff training on using the 2 step cleaning and sanitizing process. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 2/20/2026
2025
- High risk3/26/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
Corrected 6/30/2025 - High risk3/26/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for Renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for Renewal. 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 6/3/2025
2024
- High risk12/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing 2 staff clearances.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing 2 staff clearances. 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 1/30/2025 - High risk12/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 2 staff are missing their clearance.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 2 staff are missing their clearance. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 1/30/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Missing 2 staff trainings.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Missing 2 staff trainings. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Corrected 1/30/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training. Missing 2 staff trainings.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training. Missing 2 staff trainings. Regulation: 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 1/30/2025 - Medium-High risk12/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Corrected 1/30/2025 - Medium risk12/12/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process before snack.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables using the 2 step cleaning and disinfecting process before snack. Regulation: The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Corrected 1/30/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: DOVER, Morris County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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