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AlphaBEST at Hawes Elementary
531 Stevens Ave, Ridgewood NJ 07450 · License #CCC116516 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (201) 744-6748
- ppena@alphabest.org
- Website
- www.alphabest.org
- Address
- 531 Stevens Ave, Ridgewood NJ 07450 · 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
3A:52-7.7(a)(2) · All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
Update and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by May 18, 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. Missing CARI for 4 named staff. 5-18-2026: Missing CARI for 2 named staff.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times including ensuring that the children go to the restroom and back to the room safely.
Corrected by May 18, 2026
- Violation
Ensure that the center program supervisor completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually.
Corrected by Dec 16, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for all staff.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that all prescribed medication is accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services.
Corrected by Oct 23, 2025
- Violation
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Corrected by Dec 2, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that a CARI background check is completed as required for all staff.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
Ensure all medications are inaccessible.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers, and other technology by children at the center.
Corrected by Nov 6, 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 Nov 6, 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 Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
Submit a copy of the public school's drinking water test results.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
3A:52-5.3(l)(1) · Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating
Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.
Corrected by May 30, 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 Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff who have not completed the required orientation training are directly supervised by another staff member.
Corrected by May 30, 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.
Corrected by Mar 5, 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 Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CARI background check are directly supervised by another staff member.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff who do not have a completed CHRI background check are directly supervised by another staff member.
Corrected by Oct 2, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, a child was allowed to leave the room alone to go to the bathroom which was in the hallway.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including the staff's CARI and CHRI background checks.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that a minimum of 2 staff are present at the center as required. At the time of inspection, there were 25 children with 1 staff member.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, there were 25 children ( ages 5 to 13 years) with 1 staff member.
Corrected by May 30, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and communication.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(v) · The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to ensure the establishment of a staff member substitute system.
Ensure that the center establishes a staff substitute system.
Corrected by May 30, 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 Oct 2, 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 Oct 2, 2023
- 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 Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Provide documentation of accident reports.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
Develop a written policy for parental notification of injuries if the center uses methods other than a telephone call and maintain on file the signatures of staff and parents acknowledging receipt of the policy.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
Ensure staff use a 2 step process when washing and disinfecting.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the director completes the training, "Understanding Licensing Regulations" provided by OOL within 90 days of hire.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that adequate supervision is maintained at all times throughout the center. At the time of inspection, a child was allowed to leave the room alone to go to the bathroom which was in the hallway.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
Ensure all medication required by the special care plan are present at the center.
Corrected by Nov 6, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by May 18, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Obtain a CHRI clearance for 1 staff member.
Corrected by May 18, 2022
- Violation
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. Obtain a CARI clearance for 1 staff member.
Corrected by May 18, 2022
- 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.
Ensure that all staff orientation training is documented as clock hours of staff development. Provide documentation of annual orientation hours.
Corrected by May 18, 2022
- 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 May 18, 2022
- Violation
Provide education and experience for the director.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2020
- Violation
Provide education and experience for the program supervisor.
Corrected by Nov 2, 2020
- Violation
Ensure children are directly supervised at all times. A child was in a separate classroom (music room) by themselves attending a virtual class.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
At the time of inspection, there were 9 children present with 1 staff member. 2 staff members are required when 6 or more children are present.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
- Violation
At the time of inspection, there were 14 children present with 1 staff member. 2 staff members are required when 6 or more children are present.
Corrected by Oct 15, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 15, 2026 inspection noted: “Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Ensure that the center program supervisor completes the OOL's Understanding Licensing training within 90 days of hire.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 1, 2023 inspection noted: “Ensure that there are at least two staff members present at the center at all times who have current first aid and CPR certifications.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from New Jersey DCF, Office of Licensing · Source records · Report an error