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Riteway Childcare Center
523 E 33rd Street, Paterson NJ 07504 · License #16RIT0001 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Vinette Bishop
- Phone
- (973) 925-9770
- Website
- www.ritewaychildcare.com
- Address
- 523 E 33rd Street, Paterson NJ 07504 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- 1-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
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.
Corrected by Apr 10, 2026
- Violation
Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including removing all debris from the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 5.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection there were 8 children in room 5 whereas the capacity for room 5 is 4.
Corrected by Jul 18, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that the crib sheets in room 3 are tight and secure.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by May 9, 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 May 9, 2024
- Violation
Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 4.
Corrected by May 9, 2024
- Violation
Replace the lightbulb in room 1.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Jul 10, 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.
Clean mechanical ventilation throughout the center.
Corrected by Aug 22, 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 Jul 10, 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 Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- 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 Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
Remove the folding tables against the play area wall.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(b)(5)(ii) · Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner and located in an outdoor area.
Ensure that outdoor garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
Replace the light bulb in room 1.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
Replace the stained ceiling tile in room 4
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
Repair the freestanding leg on the sink in the bathroom.
Corrected by Sep 26, 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 Jul 10, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-6.4(g)(1) · When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be labeled for each child.
Ensure that each child's bedding is labeled with the child's name in Room 1.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that crib sheets are tight and secure in room 3.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2023
- Violation
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 that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2023
- 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 Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all food and beverages provided by the center comply with the minimum CACFP standards. The children over aged 2 were served whole milk.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center has 1 evacuation crib.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- 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 Aug 23, 2022
- 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 Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all indoor and outdoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Repair/replace the tables in classroom 4.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- 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. The center is missing the required DCF paperwork.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all radiators have protective covers and are maintained in good condition in classroom 4.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Ensure that all bathroom equipment is fastened securely. Repair/replace the cabinet door in classroom 5 bathroom.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair in classroom 5.
Corrected by Sep 27, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. Remove the hose from the outdoor play space.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Update and maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL, ensuring all current staff is listed.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
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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.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the current Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- 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 Jan 19, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
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Ensure that all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting are operable at all times throughout the center. Repair the emergency lights in classroom 2.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
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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 Aug 23, 2022
- 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 Aug 23, 2022
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3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) · The schedule for disinfecting shall be as follows: tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects the tables used by the children for eating before each meal.
Corrected by Dec 9, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair in the bathroom near classroom 2.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
- Clean all floors throughout the center.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
- 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.
8/6/2018: Clean the ceiling vents in the bathroom by the playground door and throughout the center. 5/10/2019: Clean and repair the vent in the laundry bathroom.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(ii) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity.
12/20/2018: Room 1 is licensed for 4 children and eight children were present. 2/8/2019: Room 2 is licensed for 7 children and 10 children were present. 4/1/2019: Room 2 is licensed for 7 children and 9 children were present.
Corrected by May 10, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-5.4(a)(1) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Secure all electrical wires in room 3 by the cubbies.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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Ensure that children in all classrooms are provided with a variety of age-appropriate activities including pre-planned and prepared opportunities.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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Provide a variety of fruits and vegetables with the lunch served. Pizza was served for lunch and no additional food component was served to the children.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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3A:52-5.3(a)(4) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor.
Clean and secure area rug in room 3
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
- Violation
Remove staff's personal belongings from children's access.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
- Violation
The director had full-time classroom responsibilities and was required in the classroom to maintain adequate staff/child ratios.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-6.1(e) · The center shall ensure that pacifiers are removed when the children are crawling or walking.
A child in room 3 was walking around during play time with a sippy cup of milk.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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8/6/2018: Ensure that window blinds are clean and in good repair. 5/10/2019: Ensure window blind cords are out of children's reach in room 3.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(5) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be
Clean garbage can covers.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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3A:52-5.3(a)(6) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: food waste receptacles shall be lined and maintained in clean and sanitary condition.
Clean garbage can covers throughout the center.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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3A:52-5.3(f)(2) · Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.
Replace missing toilet bolt covers in the room 5 bathroom.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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Ensure that fire drills are documented as required and include the number of children and staff present, weather conditions and time of day.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
- Violation
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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Staff in room 3 did not clean and sanitize the changing table after each use.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
- Violation
Staff in room 1 did not wash hands after wiping children's noses.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
- Violation
Update children's files annually. Several children's registration records were dated two or more years old.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(16)(ii) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of heavily soiled conditions.
8/6/2018: Clean/paint all soiled walls, trim and doors throughout the center.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
- Violation
Clean and repair the radiator cover in room 2 behind the cabinet.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
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Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
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Remove electronic equipment and supplies from children's access. Ensure children's ease of access to materials on all shelving and cabinets. Clean, declutter and organize materials on all shelving.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
- Violation
Remove or secure the metal cabinet in room 5 and ensure that drawers are locked and children do not have access to them.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
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3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(i) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food.
All staff did not wash their hands prior to serving children food.
Corrected by Aug 28, 2019
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 12, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide a current health certificate as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 4, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that the crib sheets in room 3 are tight and secure.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 30, 2023 inspection noted: “Provide a current health certificate as required.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing · Source records · Report an error