Valerie Morris/C.A.S.P.E.R. Program- 37

JERSEY CITY, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.1based on state inspection data
Capacity223
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address158 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

CityJERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

CountyHudson

Phone201-915-6206

Operating details

Capacity223

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low7
  • Low0

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Location

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158 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

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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: 6/11/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk6/11/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 7/8/2026

2025

  1. High risk12/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Rooms 101, 102, 103 and 207.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care in Rooms 101, 102, 103 and 207. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 1/12/2026
  2. Medium-High risk12/8/2025

    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 12/17/2025
  3. High risk12/8/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including walking through hallways.

    Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including walking through hallways. 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 1/12/2026

2024

  1. Medium-Low risk11/26/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Update the Staff Records Checklist to include all members of staff.

    Update the Staff Records Checklist to include all members of staff. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 11/27/2024

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

24Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

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: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
  • Capacity: 223
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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