Oasis Kids Cafe

PATERSON, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity220
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address59 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ, 07501

CityPATERSON, NJ 07501

CountyPassaic

Phone973-881-8307

Websitehttps://www.oasisnj.org

Operating details

Capacity220

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 10/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low9
  • Low0

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Location

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59 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ, 07501, PATERSON, NJ 07501

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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: 10/23/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk10/23/2025

    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 2/17/2026
  2. Medium-High risk10/23/2025

    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 2/17/2026
  3. High risk10/23/2025

    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 1/5/2026
  4. High risk10/23/2025

    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. There is 1 missing CHRI.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 missing CHRI. 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 2/17/2026
  5. Medium risk10/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(h) — Ensure that activities for school-age children are provided in the wellness room.

    Ensure that activities for school-age children are provided in the wellness room. Regulation: For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. Centers shall plan and implement programs that include: i. Activities that reflect the interests and skills of the children served; ii. Opportunities for child involvement in activity planning; iii. Opportunities for self-selected activities; iv. Recreational opportunities, including a mixture of indoor, outdoor, and large muscle activities; and v. Daily schedules that include individual quiet times, structured and unstructured activities, and small-group and large-group activities.

    Corrected 2/17/2026
  6. Medium risk10/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(h) — Ensure that activities for school-age children are provided in the computer room.

    Ensure that activities for school-age children are provided in the computer room. Regulation: For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. Centers shall plan and implement programs that include: i. Activities that reflect the interests and skills of the children served; ii. Opportunities for child involvement in activity planning; iii. Opportunities for self-selected activities; iv. Recreational opportunities, including a mixture of indoor, outdoor, and large muscle activities; and v. Daily schedules that include individual quiet times, structured and unstructured activities, and small-group and large-group activities.

    Corrected 2/17/2026

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk9/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. 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 12/18/2024
  2. High risk9/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  3. Medium risk9/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.

    Corrected 12/18/2024
  4. Medium-High risk9/30/2024

    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 12/18/2024

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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

$899/month

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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: PATERSON, Passaic County
  • Capacity: 220
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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