AlphaBEST at Wyoming Elementary
MILLBURN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address55 Myrtle Avenue, Millburn, NJ, 07041
CountyEssex
Phone973-739-4511
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/19/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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55 Myrtle Avenue, Millburn, NJ, 07041, MILLBURN, NJ 07041
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/19/2026
- High14
- Medium-High4
- Medium2
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(5) — Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. A named staff without a cleared CHRI on file was left alone in the cafeteria and to escort children to hallway door for dismissal.
Ensure staff without a cleared CHRI are not left alone to supervise children at any time. A named staff without a cleared CHRI on file was left alone in the cafeteria and to escort children to hallway door for dismissal. Regulation: When a person who is not required to complete a CHRI background check is working with children at the center, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 3/12/2026 - Medium risk2/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled, and submit a copy to the OOL.
Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled, and submit a copy to the OOL. 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 3/12/2026 - High risk2/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a current table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that the center has a current 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 3/12/2026 - High risk2/19/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the 1 staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the 1 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 3/12/2026 - Medium-Low risk2/19/2026
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 3/12/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk12/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center (AM and PM), one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center (AM and PM), one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and 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 2/19/2026 - Medium-High risk12/15/2025
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 3/12/2026 - High risk12/15/2025
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 3/12/2026 - High risk12/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the 3 current staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the 3 current staff. 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 risk12/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the 3 current staff. 1/7/26: 2 received, 1 remaining.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the 3 current staff. 1/7/26: 2 received, 1 remaining. 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 2/19/2026 - High risk12/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that the new credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that the new credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 3/12/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that the new staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that the new staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. 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 3/12/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/15/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 1/7/2026
2024
- High risk11/18/2024
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 2/24/2025 - High risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that 2 staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that 2 staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - High risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results within the last 5 years.
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results within the last 5 years. 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 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) — Ensure evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaini
Ensure evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location for evacuation that operates during the same operating hours as the center, and is within a safe walking distance or includes a written procedure for obtaining transportation to the location. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure center director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
Ensure center director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL 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 2/24/2025 - High risk11/18/2024
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-Low risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b)(1) — 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 2/24/2025 - High risk11/18/2024
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, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances for 2 staff.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances for 2 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 risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 2 regularly scheduled staff. 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 1/7/2025 - High risk11/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 2 regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and 2 regularly scheduled 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 2/24/2025
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$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MILLBURN, Essex County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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