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Boys and Girls Club of Paterson School 27

250 Richmond Avenue, Paterson NJ 07502 · License #16NJA0004 · Child Care Center

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Last inspected Jun 1, 2026
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Janice Gomez
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250 Richmond Avenue, Paterson NJ 07502 · Directions

Hours

Mon03:00 PM–06:00 PM
Tue03:00 PM–06:00 PM
Wed03:00 PM–06:00 PM
Thu03:00 PM–06:00 PM
Fri03:00 PM–06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

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  • Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
13
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
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.3
New Jersey average
9.1

Inspection history & violations

Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing
Jun 1, 2026 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

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  • 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. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. There are 3 missing staff development trainings.

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.11(a) · 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.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. There are 2 missing CHRI's.

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(a) · 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.

    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. There are 2 missing CARI's.

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.1(d) · the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. There are 2 missing staff medical clearances.

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.5(b)(10) · (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).

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. There are 2 special care plans missing parent signatures.

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Oct 9, 2025 — Monitoring
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.

    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 2, 2026

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Corrected by Mar 2, 2026

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Oct 7, 2024 — Monitoring
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(b) · Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.

    Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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  • 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 Nov 13, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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  • 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.

    Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.

    Corrected by Dec 5, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(d)(1) · In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Corrected by Nov 13, 2024

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May 11, 2023 — Renewal
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Violation

    3A:52-7.9(a)(1)(vi)(4) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include the date, if applicable, that the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components, including the date when the child returned to the center symptom-free.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.6(e)(3) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.

    Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

    Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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  • 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.

    Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(e) · Directors shall complete staff development in understanding licensing regulations as provided by the Office of Licensing within 90 days of hire. Such staff development may be included in the required 20 hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d).

    Ensure that the director completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(g)(3) · The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. The center shall record each staff member’s completion of staff development and orientation on the Staff Records Checklist, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b).

    Ensure that 1 staff completes orientation training annually and that the completion of the training is documented on the Staff Records Checklist.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(1)(iii) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall

    Ensure that the center's evacuation procedures include an alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal for 4 staff.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(l)(4) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.

    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 27, 2023

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  • 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 for 2 staff.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2023

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(b)(1) · The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.

    Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.

    Corrected by Apr 17, 2024

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Dec 17, 2021 — Renewal
15 violations cited · view state record
15 violations
  • 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 Feb 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked.

    Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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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 has a table of organization that includes job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff. Upload the document to NJCCIS.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.10(b)(1) · When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. 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.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 5/18/22- There are 2 CHRIs missing.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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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.

    Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) · The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure.

    Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.6(a) · The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Upload the document to NJCCIS with current staff only.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-4.8(a)(2) · Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Upload the document to NJCCIS.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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  • 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 submit a DCF Drinking Water Testing 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 Jun 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(n)(1) · Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.

    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 Feb 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-5.3(o)(1) · First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

    Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and CPR certifications and are present at all times at the center.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-6.6(e)(1) · The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall reflect the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a) through (c) and include the acceptable actions that a staff member may take when disciplining a child (that is, discussion with the child, time-out, etc.).

    Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.11(a)(1) · Each center shall develop a written policy on the management of communicable diseases. This policy shall include the following: the list of illnesses and symptoms of illness for which a child will be separated from the group and possibly sent home, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1©.

    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 Feb 23, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-7.9(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the center shall maintain on file a log of the initial illnesses, symptoms of illness, or diseases that are exhibited by each child while in the center’s care, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1(c) and (d). This illness log shall include

    Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components. Upload the illness log to NJCCIS.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3A:52-3.4(a) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.

    Corrected by Feb 23, 2022

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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 1, 2026 inspection noted: “Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 9, 2025 inspection noted: “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 childr…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 7, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that all staff complete orientation training which may be included for six of the required annual training hours.” — what has changed since then?

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