Wtcares
392 Avenue C, Bayonne NJ 07002 · License #CCC116820 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Dorothy Patterson
- Phone
- (201) 437-5214
- WTCARES@GMAIL.COM
- Website
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- Address
- 392 Avenue C, Bayonne NJ 07002 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, 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.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that the director designee completes "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL.
Corrected by May 23, 2025
- Violation
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There is 1 CHRI clearance needed.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
Repair the stained ceiling tile in the first bathroom.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times. 6.1.2026-recited: 2nd person with current CPR/first aid is needed.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2025
- Violation
Cease providing transportation in personal vehicles unless transportation is provided for field trips, outings or special events.
Corrected by Jun 1, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. 6.1.2026-storage unit blocking rear exit path.
- Violation
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. .
- Violation
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.
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. 6.1.2026-update when renewal CARI checks are received.
- Violation
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Feb 18, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center as the last one was August.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(l)(1) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-6.8(j)(1) · The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the expulsion of children from enrollment at the center. The expulsion policy shall include
Ensure that the center develops and maintains on file an expulsion policy.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff the center's policy on the release of children, including a provision that children can only be released to the parent or other authorized individuals.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center develops and maintains on file a social media policy.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy and that it includes the list of symptoms for which a child will be excluded from the center.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children every 5 years and posts the results in a prominent location.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in entryway.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
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 as required upon renewal.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(l)(1) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(c) · The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually and that the center maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains a current fire certificate as required. The Fire Certificate posted at the center expired 3/1/2023.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan and that two are present when required.
Corrected by Dec 4, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center's accident reports include the time and method of notification to parents.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist as required.
Corrected by Jul 8, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. 7/25/24: a fire inspector came to locate the center's fire panel.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
Upload to NJCCIS the center's general liability insurance.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
Upload to NJCCIS the sponsor's CARI.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
Upload to NJCCIS the sponsor's CHRI.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
Upload the center's staff records checklist to NJCCIS.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
Upload to NJCCIS the center's Life Hazard Use Registration certificate.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
Upload to NJCCIS the center's floor plan.
Corrected by Oct 20, 2021
- Violation
Provide a copy of the general liability insurance policy.
Corrected by Feb 8, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 15, 2024 inspection noted: “Complete and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 4, 2023 inspection noted: “Ensure that the center develops and maintains on file an expulsion policy.” — what has changed since then?
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