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First Infant Care Center/Baby World
491 OCEAN AVE, Jersey City NJ 07305 · License #09OCE0001 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Bree'lyn Mcdowell
- Phone
- (201) 369-9991
- jcbcgillaa@aol.com
- Website
- gilliardgroup.com
- Address
- 491 OCEAN AVE, Jersey City NJ 07305 · 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
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
Hire or provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Two staff missing an updated CHRI.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- 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 Nov 17, 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 and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- Violation
Remove storage from boys bathroom in room 3.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2025
- 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 Nov 17, 2025
- Violation
Replace all stained ceiling tiles in Room 4.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
Secure computer monitors throughout the center.
Corrected by Apr 15, 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.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- 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. Dust the vents in the classroom's bathrooms throughout the center.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
Provide CHRI clearances for five named staff. 7-9-24: Received 3. 10/1/2024: One clearance remains outstanding.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2024
- Violation
Provide a cleared CARI for one named staff.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
Maintain an illness log at the center.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
Remove the vegetation from all exits.
Corrected by Dec 15, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that the bug traps throughout the center are inaccessible to the children.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
As per COVID 19 guidelines, ensure that staff that are not vaccinated are not moving between groups.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
Obtain a valid DOH certificate.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- 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.
Repair the fence in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
Ensure the refrigerator in Room #1 is in sanitary condition.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- 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
Ensure that the paint on the walls throughout the center is maintained in sanitary condition.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
Ensure all the rooms are have access to bleach and water or CDC approved disinfectant.
Corrected by Oct 7, 2021
- Violation
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. Repair the caulking surrounding the toilets. Maintain in sanitary condition.
Corrected by May 10, 2022
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for 2 staff.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Designate a director designee for whenever the director is not present at the center and ensure that the director designee does not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times the director is not at the center.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff working with children under 2.5 years of age have training specific to this age group initiated within 90 days of hire and completed within one year. Ensure to provide training for engagement of the children under the age of 21/2 years.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the director designee completes the Understanding Licensing training provided by OOL.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including training on supervising and tracking children.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. The fire department was notified and a fire watch was requested until the panel is in working order.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- 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 Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all lally columns in areas used by children have protective padding from the floor to a height of at least 48 inches. Repair the padding on the pipe in the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that materials are accessible to the children at all times, except during lunch and nap time in Room #1.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology by children at the center.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program in Room #1.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- 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 Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Corrected by Jan 31, 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 Jan 31, 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 1, 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 conditioning Room #5.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that a Universal Health Record is completed upon enrollment and updated annually, including the immunization records and special care plans as required.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- Violation
Complete accident reports as required, including the name of the injured child.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2023
- 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
Develop and maintain on file an expulsion policy.
Corrected by Jan 31, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center's social media policy includes its policies regarding the use of social networking sites and other websites.
Corrected by Jan 31, 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 Jan 31, 2023
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- Violation
Complete and maintain at the center the staff records checklist.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2019
- Violation
Based on information, ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A named child grabbed scissors and cut some braids off of two other named children while two named staff had their backs turned towards the children.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2019
- 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.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-4.8(a)(1) · Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).
Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's supervision policy.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2019
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Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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Provide window guards for Room #4 and Room #3.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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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 the walls in Room #1 and the walls in the bathroom in Room #2.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
- Violation
Remove the seesaw from the table leading up to the stairs.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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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.
Provide ventilation for the bathroom on the first floor near the kitchen.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
- Violation
Ensure the bathroom in Room #3 is free from odors and has proper ventilation.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
- Violation
Repair the grout around the toilet in the staff bathroom.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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3A:52-5.4(a)(4) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Ensure the sinks in the bathroom near the kitchen, and the bathrooms in Rooms 1 and 2 are maintained at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure the sink in Room 2 at 110 degrees Farheinheit.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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Provide a barrier of five feet for both stairwells to prevent children from falling.
Corrected by Jan 10, 2020
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3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(i) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of excessive peeling or chipped paint.
Repair the wall in the bathroom in Room #3.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2020
- Violation
Remove the dead plants from the outdoor play area. Remove the debri from the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2020
- Violation
Corrected by Jun 23, 2020
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Ensure that the bottles are dated.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2020
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Corrected by Jun 23, 2020
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3A:52-7.8(a)(4) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately
Ensure that staff wash there hands, as well as the child's hands after a diaper change.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2020
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Corrected by Nov 4, 2020
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Corrected by Nov 4, 2020
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Ensure that all staff files have the medical examinations and Mantoux 2 test documentation maintained in there files.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2020
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- Violation
Corrected by Nov 4, 2020
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Ensure that all the areas of the accident form are completed including the time, date, notification of parent.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2020
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Corrected by Nov 4, 2020
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Corrected by Nov 16, 2020
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 22, 2025 inspection noted: “Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 9, 2024 inspection noted: “Replace all stained ceiling tiles in Room 4.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 29, 2021 inspection noted: “Maintain an illness log at the center.” — what has changed since then?
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