Wesley Hall School For Early Childhood

WESTFIELD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.6based on state inspection data
Capacity158
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

AddressOne E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090

CityWESTFIELD, NJ 07090

CountyUnion

Phone908-233-9570

Operating details

Capacity158

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High11
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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One E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ, 07090, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/23/2026

  • High11
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that special care plan for 1 named child in room 207 is dated by health care provider.

    Ensure that special care plan for 1 named child in room 207 is dated by health care provider. 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 4/28/2026
  2. High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that medication listed on the special care plan is provided for 1 named child in room 201.

    Ensure that medication listed on the special care plan is provided for 1 named child in room 201. 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 4/28/2026
  3. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Provide safety caps on toilet in bathroom outside room 102.

    Provide safety caps on toilet in bathroom outside room 102. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  4. High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in room 102. At the time of the inspection the staff member took immediate action to remove obstruction from the exit

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable in room 102. At the time of the inspection the staff member took immediate action to remove obstruction from the exit door. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.

    Corrected 3/23/2026
  5. High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Repair or replace sleep mats in room 104 where there is evidence of tearing.

    Repair or replace sleep mats in room 104 where there is evidence of tearing. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  6. Medium-High risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are stored in a locked cabinet or an area not accessible to the children throughout the center.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are stored in a locked cabinet or an area not accessible to the children throughout the center. 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 4/28/2026
  7. Medium risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces in room 201 where there is evidence of peeling and chipped paint.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces in room 201 where there is evidence of peeling and chipped paint. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  8. Medium risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Ensure the stall wall in the bathroom outside room 208 is free of rust.

    Ensure the stall wall in the bathroom outside room 208 is free of rust. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 4/28/2026
  9. Medium risk3/23/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers.

    Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.

    Corrected 4/28/2026

2025

  1. Medium-Low risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a copy of the updated Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental and staff receipt of the policy.

    Maintain at the center and distribute to all families and staff, a copy of the updated Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of parental and staff receipt of the policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.

    Corrected 8/4/2025
  2. Medium-Low risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of staff and parental receipt of the center's updated release policy.

    Maintain on file a record of staff and parental receipt of the center's updated 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 8/4/2025
  3. High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 12 CHRIs missing, and 1 renewal CHRI missing.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 12 CHRIs missing, and 1 renewal CHRI missing. 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 8/4/2025
  4. High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — 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 on 6/20/2025. There are 6 missing.

    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 on 6/20/2025. There are 6 missing. 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 8/4/2025
  5. Medium-High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. 8/4/2025- The children's applications, 2 Universal Health Forms and emergency medical authorizations are outstanding.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL. 8/4/2025- The children's applications, 2 Universal Health Forms and emergency medical authorizations are outstanding. 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 10/16/2025
  6. Medium-High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Repair the downspout on the young toddler playground near the far fence.

    Repair the downspout on the young toddler playground near the far fence. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
  7. High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In classroom 201, the staff stated there were 13 children, when 12 were present.

    Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. In classroom 201, the staff stated there were 13 children, when 12 were present. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
  8. Medium-High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — In classroom 207, ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name.

    In classroom 207, ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
  9. High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. Submit a copy o

    Complete and submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing Checklist and Statement of Assurance and a copy of the center's water testing completed by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection. 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 9/15/2025
  10. Medium-High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(3) — In classroom 102, ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair.

    In classroom 102, ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair. Regulation: the diapering surface shall be flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent, and in good repair.

    Corrected 5/8/2025
  11. Medium-High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Clean the oven in the kitchen near classroom 207.

    Clean the oven in the kitchen near classroom 207. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 5/29/2025
  12. High risk4/1/2025

    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 9/15/2025
  13. High risk4/1/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There are 4 CARIs missing.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required. There are 4 CARIs missing. 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 8/4/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces and under the diapering mat.

    Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces and under the diapering mat. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: in addition to the items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use, diapering surfaces.

    Corrected 2/20/2025
  2. Medium-High risk12/2/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 9/15/2025
  3. High risk12/2/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(3) — Ensure all medication is stored in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children; kept in its original container; and returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired in classrooms 106, 205 and 207

    Ensure all medication is stored in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children; kept in its original container; and returned to the child’s parent or discarded when expired in classrooms 106, 205 and 207. 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: all medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. All medication shall be kept in its original container. Medication shall be refrigerated if so indicated on the label. Unused or expired medication and health care equipment shall be returned to the child’s parent or disposed of safely in a child-resistant waste receptacle when no longer being administered.

    Corrected 2/20/2025

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9Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: WESTFIELD, Union County
  • Capacity: 158
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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