KCE Champions LLC at Parkway
PARAMUS, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address145 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652
CountyBergen
Phone201-261-7800
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High7
- Medium2
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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145 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ, 07652, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/3/2026
- High5
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk3/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide record of physical and Mantoux for 2 named staff member. 5-18-2026 Missing physical and Mantoux for 1 named staff member.
Provide record of physical and Mantoux for 2 named staff member. 5-18-2026 Missing physical and Mantoux for 1 named staff member. 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 6/18/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b) — Ensure a written health statement is maintained on file as required for 1 named child.
Ensure a written health statement is maintained on file as required for 1 named child. Regulation: (b) For school-age child care programs, the following shall apply: 1. 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 special needs that may require special accommodations.
Corrected 2/2/2026 - High risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has an updated table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that the center has an updated 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 3/3/2026 - High risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.7(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Need updated training logs for all staff.
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member. Need updated training logs for all staff. Regulation: The center shall meet the following requirements for orientation training: the center shall ensure that all newly-hired staff receive orientation training within two weeks of hire and that no individual is left alone to supervise a child or group of children until orientation training is completed.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - 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 3/3/2026 - Medium-High risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components.
Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - Medium-High risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - High risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure medication listed on the Special Care Plan is not expired for 1 named child.
Ensure medication listed on the Special Care Plan is not expired for 1 named child. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).
Corrected 3/3/2026 - Medium risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Provide signatures for 1 named staff member attesting to the OOL required policies.
Provide signatures for 1 named staff member attesting to the OOL required policies. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/8/2025
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 3/3/2026 - High risk12/8/2025
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. Missing renewal CARI's for all staff. 3-3-2026 - Missing rene
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 renewal CARI's for all staff. 3-3-2026 - Missing renewal CARI for Sponsor. 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 4/16/2026 - High risk12/8/2025
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. At time of inspection, only 1 staff member's CHRI's were available for review.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. At time of inspection, only 1 staff member's CHRI's were available for review. 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 3/3/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/8/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.
Ensure that the center director completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire. Regulation: Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).
Corrected 3/3/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PARAMUS, Bergen County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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