AlphaBest at Valley Road Elementary
STANHOPE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address24 Valley Road, Stanhope, NJ, 07874
CountySussex
Phone973-739-4511
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High19
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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24 Valley Road, Stanhope, NJ, 07874, STANHOPE, NJ 07874
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/21/2026
- High8
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- High risk4/21/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff was observed caring for 19 children alone while 2 staff member were not in the area. The center must ensure that appropri
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff was observed caring for 19 children alone while 2 staff member were not in the area. The center must ensure that appropriate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 5/15/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/12/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g) — Maintain documentation related to staff development on file at the center. Ensure the training logs are completed with all of the required information and signatures.
Maintain documentation related to staff development on file at the center. Ensure the training logs are completed with all of the required information and signatures. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.
Corrected 5/15/2026 - High risk3/12/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results. 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 5/15/2026
2025
- Medium risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The product used is required to remain on the surface for 4 minutes; however the staff were observed wiping the product
Ensure a commercially prepared disinfectant is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The product used is required to remain on the surface for 4 minutes; however the staff were observed wiping the product from the tables within 1 minute. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.
Corrected 4/24/2025 - High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. 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 4/24/2025 - High risk2/24/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Corrected 4/24/2025
2024
- High risk12/2/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium risk12/2/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(i) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The product used is required to remain on the surface for
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects surfaces as required, with a commercially prepared disinfectant used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The product used is required to remain on the surface for 4 minutes, however the staff were observed wiping the product from tables within 1 minute. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - High risk12/2/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Maintain medication records that include the following: child's name; parental authorization; name of medication or health care procedure; illness being treated; instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequenc
Maintain medication records that include the following: child's name; parental authorization; name of medication or health care procedure; illness being treated; instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication was administered and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child. Provide clarification for the named child with discrepancies about an asthma diagnosis between the parent and health care provider and if there is required medication. 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 maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.
Corrected 1/30/2025 - High risk12/2/2024
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 1/30/2025 - Medium-Low risk12/2/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2)(ii) — Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office.
Corrected 1/30/2025 - High risk12/2/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are r
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan or other equivalent documentation from a healthcare provider, and that two are present when two are required by the plan. 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 2/24/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: STANHOPE, Sussex County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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