Franklin Aftercare
UNION, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
AddressLindy Terrace, Union, NJ, 07083
CityUNION, NJ 07083
CountyUnion
Phone908-764-1997
Operating details
Capacity140
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/7/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High13
- Medium-High5
- Medium0
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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Lindy Terrace, Union, NJ, 07083, UNION, NJ 07083
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/7/2026
- High9
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide annual orientation training for 3 named staff members.
Provide annual orientation training for 3 named staff members. 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 5/14/2026 - High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide CARI background check for 1 named staff member.
Provide CARI background check for 1 named staff member. 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 5/14/2026 - High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI background check for 2 named staff members.
Provide CHRI background check for 2 named staff members. 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 5/14/2026 - High risk4/7/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.3(d) — Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling at all times. At the time of the inspection, there was another group of children not part of the program in the cafeteria at the same time.
Ensure that the center prevents co-mingling at all times. At the time of the inspection, there was another group of children not part of the program in the cafeteria at the same time. Regulation: The requirements for co-location of a center within a multi-use building are as follows, during operating hours, the Office of Licensing may require the center to operate in a separate room, floor, or section of the building; have or use a separate entrance or toilet facility; meet any other physical plant, staffing, program, or other operational requirements that are deemed necessary to protect the children from serious risk of harm stemming from the co-location; not share common areas, such as hallways, gyms, or bathrooms; and have a schedule for outdoor time, if the outdoor play area is shared.
Corrected 5/14/2026
2025
- High risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that AM program supervisor completes 20 hours of staff development annually.
Ensure that AM program supervisor completes 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 5/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(e) — Ensure that the center directors for both the AM and PM programs complete the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.
Ensure that the center directors for both the AM and PM programs complete 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 4/7/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/20/2025
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 1/20/2026 - High risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that 1 staff member completes orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Ensure that 1 staff member completes 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 5/14/2026 - High risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the AM program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the AM 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 4/7/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/20/2025
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 4/7/2026 - Medium-High risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Corrected 4/7/2026 - Medium-High risk11/20/2025
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 5/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designees in both the AM and PM programs complete the OOL's Understanding Licensing training.
Ensure that the director designees in both the AM and PM programs complete the OOL's Understanding Licensing training. 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 not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk11/20/2025
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 4/7/2026 - High risk11/20/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for 1 staff member.
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for 1 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 1/20/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: UNION, Union County
- Capacity: 140
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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