Hanna Preschool
PALISADES PARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address342b Commercial Avenue, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650
CountyBergen
Phone201-461-2984
Operating details
Capacity15
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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342b Commercial Avenue, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650, PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2026
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Repair emergency exit door in room 2, difficult to push open.
Repair emergency exit door in room 2, difficult to push open. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.
Corrected 3/4/2026 - Medium-High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Form missing for one child.
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Health Form missing for one child. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunizati
Corrected 3/4/2026 - High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. In room 2.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. In room 2. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.
Corrected 3/4/2026 - High risk1/14/2026
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. Missing for one staff member.
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. Missing for one staff member. 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 1/22/2026 - High risk1/14/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 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 6/1/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk5/6/2025
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 6/9/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean vents in room 1 & 3.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Clean vents in room 1 & 3. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Corrected 6/9/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles at the exit for the playground from the main entrance. Repair damaged ceiling and wall directly above exit for playground from the main entrance.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles at the exit for the playground from the main entrance. Repair damaged ceiling and wall directly above exit for playground from the main entrance. 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 6/9/2025 - Medium-High risk5/6/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Remove bag of outdoor toys from the bottom of emergency exit stairwell.
Remove bag of outdoor toys from the bottom of emergency exit stairwell. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.
Corrected 6/9/2025 - Medium-Low risk5/6/2025
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 6/9/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,059/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: PALISADES PARK, Bergen County
- Capacity: 15
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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