Midtown Community School

BAYONNE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity130
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address550 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ, 07002

CityBAYONNE, NJ 07002

CountyHudson

Phone201-858-5984

Websitehttp://www.bboed.org

Operating details

Capacity130

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/31/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High16
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low8
  • Low0

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Location

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550 Avenue A, Bayonne, NJ, 07002, BAYONNE, NJ 07002

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/31/2025

  • High8
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk3/31/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b) — Maintain on file the staff receipt of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL.

    Maintain on file the staff receipt of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk3/31/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(l) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy.

    Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
  3. High risk3/31/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2) — Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff.

    Complete and maintain daily time sheets with arrival and departure times for staff. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked and maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
  4. High risk3/31/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure a special care plan is on file at the center. There are 2 special care plan's are needed.

    Ensure a special care plan is on file at the center. There are 2 special care plan's are needed. 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 4/8/2025
  5. High risk3/31/2025

    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 4/8/2025
  6. High risk3/31/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a) — Maintain on file the staff receipt for policy on the release of children that includes all required components.

    Maintain on file the staff receipt for policy on the release of children that includes all required components. Regulation: (a) The center shall maintain on file and follow a written policy on the release of children, which shall include: 1. The provision that each child may be released only to the child's parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)3, to take the child from the center and to assume responsibility for the child in an emergency if the parent(s) cannot be reached; 61 2. The provision that, if a particular non-custodial parent has been denied access, or granted limited access, to the child by a court order, the center shall secure documentation to this effect, maintain a copy on file, and comply with the terms of the court order; 3. Written procedures to be followed by staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, fails to pick up a child at the time of the center's daily closing. The procedures shall require that: i. The child is supervised at all times; ii. Staff members attempt to contact the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parents; and iii. An hour or more after closing time, and provided that other arrangements for releasing the child to his or her parent(s) or authorized person(s) have failed and the staff member(s) cannot continue to supervise the child at the center, the staff member shall call the Department's State Central Registry Hotline (1-877 NJ ABUSE/1-877-652-2873) to seek assistance in caring for the child until the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the child's parent(s) is able to pick up the child; and 4. Written procedures to be followed by a staff member(s) if the parent(s) or person(s) authorized by the parent(s), as specified in (a)1 above, appear to be physically or emotionally impaired to the extent that, in the judgment of the director or staff member, the child would be placed at risk of harm if released to such

    Corrected 4/8/2025

2024

  1. High risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 11/25/2024
  2. High risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 5 orientations needed. 11-26-24: There is 1 staff orientation needed.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. There are 5 orientations needed. 11-26-24: There is 1 staff orientation needed. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

    Corrected 1/3/2025
  3. Medium-Low risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 5 staff trainings needed. 11-26-24: There is 1 staff training needed.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 5 staff trainings needed. 11-26-24: There is 1 staff training needed. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

    Corrected 1/3/2025
  4. Medium-High risk11/25/2024

    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 1/3/2025
  5. High risk11/25/2024

    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. There are 2 CHRI clearance's needed.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 2 CHRI clearance's needed. 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 2/20/2025
  6. High risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) — Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for staff with arrival and departure times.

    Complete and maintain at the center daily time sheets for staff with arrival and departure times. Regulation: The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

    Corrected 12/5/2024
  7. Medium-Low risk11/25/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

    Corrected 1/3/2025

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: BAYONNE, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 130
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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