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Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.
272 Baldwin Street, Glen Ridge NJ 07028 · License #07MON0004 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Graciele Blanco
- Phone
- (973) 783-0220
- rterry@mcdcnj.org
- Website
- www.mcdcnj.org
- Address
- 272 Baldwin Street, Glen Ridge NJ 07028 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
Ensure that 6 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 2 named regularly scheduled staff.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- 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.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2026
- Violation
Repair/replace light cover in room 4.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
Replace stain ceiling tiles in rooms 1 and 3.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 6 named staff.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- 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.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2026
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed and maintained on file as required for 6 staff.
Corrected by Jun 4, 2024
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served for building 1 and building 2.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
Repair and/or remove the rusted red, yellow and blue climbing structure from the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Ensure that the 2 group teachers meet the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Mar 15, 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.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all electrical cords are secured and inaccessible to children at all times in rooms 5 and 6.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required.
Corrected by May 21, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center
Submit a lead paint risk assessment as required.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
Repair and/or replace windows screen used for ventilation, in room 2.
Corrected by Dec 11, 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 in room 2 for 1 named child.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the head teacher meet the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- 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.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the director completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- 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 Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 6 named staff within two weeks of hire.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that 15 named staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background checks as required for the center's license renewal. 3/15/23: 16 renewal CHRIs remaining. 9/14/23: 4 renewal CHRIs received, 12 remaining. 10/30/23: 11 renewal CHRI's received, 1 remaining.
Corrected by Nov 16, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that 12 named staff staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 3/15/23: 4 CARIs received, 8 remaining. 8/21/23: 5 CARIs received, 3 remaining. 9/14/23: 1 staff no longer employed, 2 remaining. 9/26/23: 1 CARI received, 1 remaining.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times in room 3. Whereas staff was unaware of how many children were present.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Feb 6, 2024
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(15) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the bathroom of room 6.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(16) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of
Repair and/or paint the walls near soap dispenser and other surfaces as required in the bathroom of room 1.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the shelving near the computer station is secured to a stable surface in room 5.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in rooms 1 and 3.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required near the hallway exit door of room 8.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Jul 6, 2022
- Violation
Submit an updated table of organization and job descriptions.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2021
- Violation
Submit an updated NJDOH Safe Building Interior Certificate.
Corrected by Mar 31, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(h)(2) · Lead paint precautions are as follows: the center shall comply with the lead paint inspection requirements specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, unless the center
Submit an updated Lead Paint Risk Assessment report.
Corrected by Oct 6, 2021
- Violation
Submit the renewal application and attestation forms.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2020
- Violation
Complete the renewal CARI checks for all staff and the sponsor.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2020
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(f)(1) · The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development.
Provide and maintain on file the annual orientation training for all staff, including the staff signature's attesting that they have completed the annual orientation. 5/3/19: 5 remaining.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2019
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file at the center CARI checks for 11 staff. 1/8/19: 7CARI checks received, 4 remaining. 3/15/19: 1 CARI check received, 1 staff no longer employed, 2 remaining. 5/3/19: 1 CARI received, 1 remaining.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2019
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file at the center CHRI clearances for 9 staff. 1/8/19: 4 CHRI clearances received, 5 remaining. 3/15/19: 1 CHRI check received, 2 staff no longer employed, 2 remaining. 5/3/19: 1 CHRI received, 1 remaining.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2019
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Ensure that 6 named staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 20, 2024 inspection noted: “Provide a current fire certificate as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Feb 8, 2023 inspection noted: “Ensure that the 2 group teachers meet the required qualifications as specified in the manual.” — what has changed since then?
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