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Sonshine Christian Academy Day Nursery
385 Park Ave, Paterson NJ 07504 · License #16SON0001 · Child Care Center
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- (973) 279-0012
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- 385 Park Ave, Paterson NJ 07504 · Directions
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When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
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- Accepts child care subsidy (CCDF)
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. 6/24/25 -Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required. 6/24/25 -Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
Corrected by Jun 11, 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. There are 2 missing CARI'S.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- 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 Jun 11, 2026
- Violation
Replace the lightbulbs in room 5.
Corrected by Sep 18, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
Ensure health records are maintained on file as required including Universal Healthcare forms.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
Test for the presence of radon gas as required.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
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 Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection staff in room 4 had to count how many children were present.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2024
- 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 Oct 12, 2023
- Violation
Repair or replace the damaged wall in the bathroom.
Corrected by Sep 12, 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 Oct 12, 2023
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2023
- Violation
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(a)(5)(ii) · Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: garbage receptacles shall be covered in a secure manner.
Ensure that garbage receptacles are maintained as required, including being covered securely.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that sheets are tight and secure in room 1.
Corrected by Nov 30, 2023
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Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged as needed.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
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Ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan in room 1.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
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Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
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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 Nov 8, 2024
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Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the pack and plays in room 1 are kept clean.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
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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 Nov 8, 2024
- Violation
Provide a current health certificate as required.
Corrected by Feb 24, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
- Violation
Replace the stained ceiling tile in bathroom 1.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
- 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 Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Corrected by Feb 19, 2025
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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 Jan 14, 2025
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Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection there were 16 children present with 2 staff whereas 3 staff are required..There were (2) 0-18, (5) 18-2.5 years (5) 3 year old and (4) years old.
Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
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Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. The center shall submit or upload the sponsor representative's CHRI clearance to the center's File Cabinet.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. The center shall submit or upload the current staff records checklist to the center's File Cabinet.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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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. The center shall submit or upload the fire drill log to the center's File Cabinet in NJCCIS.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
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3A:52-5.3(q)(2) · Space and room requirements are as follows: at no time shall a center
Ensure that the center operates within its licensed capacity at all times. There were 25 children in room that holds 20 children.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2022
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Repair and/or remove all broken and/or rusted toys from the outdoor play area.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that sleeping equipment has tight fitting sheets.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
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Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
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3A:52-7.8(a)(4)(iii) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after assisting a child in toileting.
Ensure that staff are wearing gloves when assisting children with toileting.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
- Violation
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and all required documents.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that diapering surfaces are flat, smooth, clean, dry, non-absorbent and in good repair.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
- Violation
Maintain an illness log on file at the center and ensure that it contains all of the required components.
Corrected by Feb 10, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Feb 10, 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 Jun 23, 2022
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Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
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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 Feb 10, 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.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that staff designated to perform health care procedures are trained in doing so and that at least two staff members at the center have received the training.
Corrected by Feb 2, 2023
- Violation
Submit to the OOL, a copy of the center's accident reports.
Corrected by Jun 23, 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 Jun 23, 2022
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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 15, 2023
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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 wooden fence surrounding the outdoor play area is maintained in good condition.
Corrected by Sep 6, 2022
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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 Jun 27, 2023
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Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
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Complete radon testing in every room on the lowest floor used by children and post the results in a prominent location.
Corrected by Jun 27, 2023
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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 May 15, 2023
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Ensure that all surfaces are kept clean and in good repair. Repair the ceiling in classroom 3 where there is water damage and the ceiling is crumbling. Ensure that lead safe practices are used.
Corrected by Nov 14, 2022
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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 May 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. There are 3 missing.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families and staff a copy of the updated Information to Parents document and maintains on file signatures of all staff and families attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
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Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. A staff walked to another room leaving 4 toddlers eating unsupervised.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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Clean all illuminated exit signs and emergency lighting throughout the center.
Corrected by Jun 23, 2022
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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.
Corrected by May 15, 2023
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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 Mar 15, 2023
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Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. There was 1 staff with 9 children, aged 2-2,5 years old. A second staff was needed.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2023
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Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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A non-staff worker was left alone with a child for a session and was not supervised by staff.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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3A:52-5.3(c)(1) · Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields.
Lightbulbs in the bathroom by room 3 require protective coverings.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) · the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering.
There is an active leak in the front hallway.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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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.
Cover all outlets on the surge protector in room 5 and secure all wires connected to it and remove from children's access.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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Children from room 4 were playing in the hallway as an activity. The hallway is not approved space.
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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3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Tables were not cleaned with a fresh soap and water solution and sanitized with an approved disinfectant prior to serving children food on them.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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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
Staff for rooms 4,5,6 did not wash hands immediately prior to serving children food.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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3A:52-6.4(i) · Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Remove bibs from infants prior to placing them to sleep.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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Corrected by Jun 17, 2019
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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 girls bathroom.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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Toddlers in room 4 waited at empty tables for twenty minutes for food to be served without an activity.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2019
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119. The center's health certificate expired 8/2/2019.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2019
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CARI clearances for staff were not available.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2019
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Corrected by Sep 11, 2019
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Ceiling tiles in the front hall and the boys bathroom are stained and require repair/replacement.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2019
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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/paint all playground wood fencing where the wood is exposed/splintered/unpainted.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2019
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Corrected by Oct 15, 2019
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Corrected by Nov 4, 2019
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Corrected by Nov 4, 2019
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Corrected by Nov 4, 2019
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Corrected by Dec 3, 2019
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Provide children in room 4 with the opportunity for child-selected activities. All activities were staff directed.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2019
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Corrected by Dec 3, 2019
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Provide at least 5 types of activities and the required materials for children over 18 months of age and a least 4 types of activities and the required materials for children under 18 months of age in rooms 4 and 5.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2019
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Toys mouthed by children in room's 4 and 5 were not removed from play for cleaning and sanitizing.
Corrected by Dec 3, 2019
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Corrected by Jan 6, 2020
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2. Maintain adequate supervision of children at all times.There were three children ages 18 mos. to 2.5 years old in room 4 and no staff were present or had the children in their line of site.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2020
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4. Maintain required ratios at all times. There were 3 children ages 18 mos.- 2.5 years old in room 4 and no staff were present and one staff was required.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2020
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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 Sep 10, 2020
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Corrected by Sep 10, 2020
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158. Replace/repair stained ceiling tiles in the main toddler/infant classrooms that are numbered 4, 5 and 6.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2020
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Corrected by Nov 10, 2020
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11 renewal CARI clearances are pending return. 9/11/19: Two renewal CARI clearances are pending return.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2020
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Update the staff records check list to include all staff and all documentation required.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2020
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 24, 2025 inspection noted: “Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. 6/24/25 -Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issu…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 4, 2023 inspection noted: “Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. At the time of the inspection staff in room 4 had to co…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 16, 2021 inspection noted: “Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. The center shall submit or upload the sponso…” — what has changed since then?
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