A'Royal Academy
PATERSON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address39 E 39th Street, Paterson, NJ, 07514
CountyPassaic
Phone973-851-5661
Websitehttps://aroyalacademy.org
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High13
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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39 E 39th Street, Paterson, NJ, 07514, PATERSON, NJ 07514
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/4/2026
- High7
- Medium-High13
- Medium1
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1) — Repair and/or replace the missing crib wheel on the crib in the infant room.
Repair and/or replace the missing crib wheel on the crib in the infant room. Regulation: 1. For children 12 months of age and younger, the center shall provide for each child a crib, that complies with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Federal Safety Standards for Full-Size and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; 16 CFR 1219 and 1220, which is incorporated herein by reference, and can be obtained through the CPSC's website at View official inspection document Education-Centers/cribs , playpen, or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment that meets the following requirements: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be: (1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 2 staff missing continuing staff development trainings.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 2 staff missing continuing staff development trainings. 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk5/4/2026
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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(6) — Repair the fence in the outdoor play area.
Repair the fence in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the vents are cleaned in room 5.
Ensure the vents are cleaned in room 5. 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the baseboards in room 2.
Repair or replace the baseboards 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the baseboards in room 5.
Repair or replace the baseboards in room 5. 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the wall near the cleaning supply closet in room 4.
Repair the wall near the cleaning supply closet in room 4. 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 5.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 5. 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in the hall near the exit sign.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in the hall near the exit sign. 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 7/2/2026 - High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.6(d)(2)(ii) — Remove or disable the bathroom lock in room 5.
Remove or disable the bathroom lock in room 5. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: for existing centers that have an additional toilet facility that has not been counted in determining the maximum number of children who can be served per session and for centers to be located in newly constructed buildings, the center shall ensure that this designated toilet facility is identified by a sign located on the exterior of its door, indicating that this toilet facility is for the exclusive use of staff members and other adults.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Remove or secure the hanging wires in the hallway near room 1.
Remove or secure the hanging wires in the hallway near 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 7/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 7/2/2026 - Medium-High risk5/4/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 7/2/2026
2025
- High risk7/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 10 children present ages 0-18 (1), 18 -2.5 (3), 2.5-3 (4), and 5 and older (2)), with 1 staff whereas 2 staff are require
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 10 children present ages 0-18 (1), 18 -2.5 (3), 2.5-3 (4), and 5 and older (2)), with 1 staff whereas 2 staff are required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 9/9/2025 - High risk7/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 17 children ages 5 years and older present with 1 staff in room 5, whereas 2 staff are required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 17 children ages 5 years and older present with 1 staff in room 5, whereas 2 staff are required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 9/9/2025 - Medium-High risk7/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection there were 17 children present in room 5 whereas the room capacity is 10.
Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection there were 17 children present in room 5 whereas the room capacity is 10. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;
Corrected 9/9/2025 - Medium-Low risk7/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(e)(1) — Ensure permission slips are maintained on file for walking trips. There is 1 missing permission slip.
Ensure permission slips are maintained on file for walking trips. There is 1 missing permission slip. Regulation: The center may utilize a blanket permission slip for taking children on walks only if walks are within the center's neighborhood, the walk involves no entrance into a facility unless the facility has been indicated on the blanket permission slip. (2) The center may utilize a blanket permission slip for taking children on walks only if the center makes arrangements for the handling of visits or telephone calls from parents either by: having someone remain at the center; utilizing a telephone answering machine and posting a notice on the entrance door of the center to inform parents of the children's location.
Corrected 8/11/2025 - High risk4/25/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 9 children present ages 0-18 (1), 18-2.5(4), 2.5-3(3) and 5 years old(1) with 1 staff present. Whereas 2 staff are requir
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection there were 9 children present ages 0-18 (1), 18-2.5(4), 2.5-3(3) and 5 years old(1) with 1 staff present. Whereas 2 staff are required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 5/19/2025 - High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.6(c) — Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. At the time of the inspection there was a ten minute delay to gain access inside the center.
Ensure that the center cooperates with all DCF inspections and investigations as required. At the time of the inspection there was a ten minute delay to gain access inside the center. Regulation: Whenever the Department, through its Office of Licensing, Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit, or local offices, conducts complaint investigations, the center shall cooperate with all Department investigators.
Corrected 4/25/2025 - High risk1/7/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on 1. Adequate supervision and 2. Adequate tracking procedures for children.
Based on information, retrain all staff from an outside source on 1. Adequate supervision and 2. Adequate tracking procedures for children. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 4/8/2025
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About this daycare
- Location: PATERSON, Passaic County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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