Right at School at Lillian Drive Elementary School

HAZLET, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity150
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address28 Lillian Drive, Hazlet, NJ, 07730

CityHAZLET, NJ 07730

CountyMonmouth

Phone914-327-1436

Operating details

Capacity150

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High12
  • Medium-High6
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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28 Lillian Drive, Hazlet, NJ, 07730, HAZLET, NJ 07730

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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: 5/1/2026

  • High8
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the cafeteria. At the time of inspection, bottles of disinfectant were within the reach of children. Staff moved the bottles once discussed.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in the cafeteria. At the time of inspection, bottles of disinfectant were within the reach of children. Staff moved the bottles once discussed. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 5/1/2026

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk12/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — 29, 3A:52-6.5(b): Based on report, ensure that staff adhere to the center’s release policy.

    29, 3A:52-6.5(b): Based on report, ensure that staff adhere to the center’s release policy. 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 12/16/2025
  2. High risk12/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — 36, 3A:52-4.8(a): Based on report, retrain the named staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for the release of children.

    36, 3A:52-4.8(a): Based on report, retrain the named staff on 1. The center's supervision policy and 2. The center's policies and procedures for the release of children. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 12/17/2025
  3. High risk12/16/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — 3A:52-4.3(a): Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center.

    3A:52-4.3(a): Based on report, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. 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 12/16/2025
  4. High risk9/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one staff member.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for one staff member. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  5. High risk9/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training including staff signatures attesting to the training.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training including staff signatures attesting to the training. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  6. Medium risk9/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Submit the diagram/floor plan clearly indicating all approved rooms of the center.

    Submit the diagram/floor plan clearly indicating all approved rooms of the center. Regulation: The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  7. High risk9/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by additional medication as per special care plan for 1 child.

    Ensure Epi-pens are accompanied by additional medication as per special care plan for 1 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 10/6/2025
  8. High risk9/24/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background check is completed as required for one new staff member.

    Ensure that CHRI background check is completed as required for one new staff member. 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 10/6/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) — Post a diagram depicting how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each classroom and the outdoor play area, and ensure that a copy is included in the center's emergency plan.

    Post a diagram depicting how the center is to be evacuated during emergencies from each classroom and the outdoor play area, and ensure that a copy is included in the center's emergency plan. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

    Corrected 11/14/2024
  2. High risk10/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.

    Ensure that the center has a 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 11/14/2024
  3. High risk10/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Provide a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for medication for 1 child.

    Provide a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider for medication for 1 child. Regulation: 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: 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 11/14/2024
  4. Medium-High risk10/1/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times.

    Ensure that at least two staff member who have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at the center at all times. 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.

    Corrected 2/5/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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

25Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$899/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: HAZLET, Monmouth County
  • Capacity: 150
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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