Beloved Community Charter School Inc
JERSEY CITY, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address508 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
CountyHudson
Phone201-630-4700
Operating details
Capacity190
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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508 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/1/2025
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- Medium-High4
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- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure that all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Ensure that all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 1/7/2026 - Medium risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space (Room 116-Annex) inaccessible to children.
Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space (Room 116-Annex) inaccessible to children. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Corrected 1/7/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that the Albuterol for a named child is accompanied by a special care plan.
Ensure that the Albuterol for a named child is accompanied by a special care plan. 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 1/7/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that both epi-pens are present when two are required for a named child.
Ensure that both epi-pens are present when two are required for a 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 1/7/2026 - Medium-High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 1/7/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are maintained on file and available upon OOL inspection.
Ensure that CARI background checks are maintained on file and available upon OOL inspection. 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 1/7/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Obtain and maintain on file a CHRI clearance letter for a named member of staff.
Obtain and maintain on file a CHRI clearance letter for a named member of staff. 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 4/6/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually,
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, 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 1/7/2026 - High risk12/1/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Obtain and maintain on file, parental authorization to administer medication to three(3) named children.
Obtain and maintain on file, parental authorization to administer medication to three(3) named children. 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: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original container. ii. Medication
Corrected 1/7/2026
2024
- Medium risk10/22/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff are retrained pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times.
Ensure that all staff are retrained pertaining to the center's policies and procedures for tracking children and are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
Corrected 10/7/2024 - High risk10/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2C had a ratio of 25 school age children to one member of staff.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2C had a ratio of 25 school age children to one member of staff. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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
Corrected 10/22/2024 - High risk10/7/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2B had a ratio of 17 school age children to one member of staff.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2B had a ratio of 17 school age children to one member of staff. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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
Corrected 10/22/2024 - Medium-High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Corrected 10/7/2024 - High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2E had a ratio of 23 school age children to one member of staff.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. Room 2E had a ratio of 23 school age children to one member of staff. Regulation: The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f): Age Staff/Child Ratio 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
Corrected 10/7/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. 10/7/24 Three (3) orientation training are outstanding.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours. 10/7/24 Three (3) orientation training are outstanding. Regulation: Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 10/22/2024 - High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 10/7/2024 - Medium risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff in Room 2B are aware of the number of children in their care at all times.
Ensure that all staff in Room 2B are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
Corrected 12/13/2024 - High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Corrected 10/7/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center. Submit to the OOL two references for each member of staff.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center. Submit to the OOL two references for each member 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 10/22/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Obtain and maintain on file a criminal disclosure statement for each member of staff.
Obtain and maintain on file a criminal disclosure statement for each member 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 10/22/2024 - Medium-Low risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Obtain and maintain on file record of medical exam for each member of staff.
Obtain and maintain on file record of medical exam for each member 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 2/24/2025 - High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — 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 dated November 29, 2024. 10/8/24 Four (4) CARI background ch
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 dated November 29, 2024. 10/8/24 Four (4) CARI background checks are outstanding. 10/22/24 Two (2) CARI background checks are outstanding. 12/13/24 One CARI background check is outstanding. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 1/8/2025 - High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for new staff. Five (5) CHRI checks were submitted awaiting results. 10/7/24 Two (2) CHRI checks are awaiting results.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed for new staff. Five (5) CHRI checks were submitted awaiting results. 10/7/24 Two (2) CHRI checks are awaiting results. 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 2/11/2025 - Medium-High risk9/17/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. 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 12/13/2024 - High risk9/17/2024
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 12/13/2024
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$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: JERSEY CITY, Hudson County
- Capacity: 190
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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