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Hispanic Counseling and Family Services of NJ, Inc.

3908 Westfield Ave, Camden NJ 08105 · License #04HIS0002 · Child Care Center

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1-Star programLast inspected Mar 28, 2025
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Director
Elizabeth Roque
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Address
3908 Westfield Ave, Camden NJ 08105 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM–05:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM–05:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM–05:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM–05:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM–05:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by New Jersey DCF
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.0
New Jersey average
9.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
Mar 28, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(d) · 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.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Corrected by Jul 1, 2025

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(a)(1) · (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.

    Replace/repair the stained ceiling tile in the downstairs hallway.

    Corrected by May 2, 2025

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Oct 17, 2023 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(b)(6) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: centers that provide outdoor space shall maintain all fencing in proper condition.

    Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(vii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

    Post a diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated from each classroom and the outdoor play area.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.3(c) · 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

    Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times during lunch time in rooms 1 and 3.

    Corrected by Nov 17, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(2) · 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 job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(a)(5) · The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required for the trailer.

    Corrected by Feb 15, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.2(c) · If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.

    Provide a current health certificate as required.

    Corrected by Jan 2, 2024

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Oct 21, 2022 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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.

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.

    Corrected by Sep 19, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.6(b)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(a). These records shall include the following: the name of the injured child.

    Complete accident reports as required, including the time the parent/guardian was notified of the incident.

    Corrected by Jan 12, 2023

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May 21, 2021 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) · 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.

    Complete and provide documentation of the water testing.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a)(1) · 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). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    Complete and provide documentation of the CHRI checks for all staff.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2021

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May 6, 2019 — Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(i)(8) · Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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.

    Submit updated documentation to OOL

    Corrected by Aug 14, 2019

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 28, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide a current fire certificate as required.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 17, 2023 inspection noted: “Ensure that the fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 21, 2022 inspection noted: “Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.” — what has changed since then?

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