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JCC on the Palisades Nursery School
411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly NJ 07670 · License #02JCC0001 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Miriam Pedler
- Phone
- (201) 569-7900
- Website
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- Address
- 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly NJ 07670 · 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(e)(1)(iii) · In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.
- Violation
Ensure that formula or breast milk that is served but not completely consumed is discarded immediately, or refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours. In room 3.
- Violation
3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) · Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.
Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date.
- Violation
Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292.
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Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace missing tile in the bathroom between rooms 13 & 14. Replace stained ceiling tile in room 14. Repaint rusted bathroom stalls throughout the center. Remove all excess storage in bathroom between rooms 1 & 2.
- Violation
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required.
- Violation
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required
- Violation
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age.
- Violation
Provide at least four different activity areas with at least four types of supplies and equipment for children under 18 months.
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Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
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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.
Remove brooms and mops from children's bathroom. Repair all sinks in classrooms that have trim around sink falling off.
Corrected by Sep 17, 2025
- Violation
Replenish resilient surfacing as required in all play equipment use zones in accordance with ASTM F1292.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2025
- Violation
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Aug 4, 2025
- Violation
Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in room 6.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after having their diaper changed in room 6.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
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3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play in room 10.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that blankets do not cover children's faces in room 3. At the time of the inspection, staff member removed covering from child's face when asked.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure that staff wash their hands after diaper changes even when using disposable gloves in room 6.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
Ensure garbage receptacle has a lid in room 18.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
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Ensure that the sink located in the bathroom in classroom 1 is operable.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that the center develops and implements job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2023
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Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. Missing updated CHRI clearance letters dated after 1/1/2021 for some staff. 10/30/23: Missing for 2 staff.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
- Violation
Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Missing renewal CARI background clearances for most staff.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
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Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Edit the checklist to include all of the new staff and the sponsor rep. Submit a copy of the checklist once completed.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
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Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
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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 Dec 1, 2023
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Ensure that all seat straps are provided in classroom 5.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
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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 Oct 30, 2023
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3A:52-7.8(a)(1)(v) · Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water immediately after outdoor play.
Ensure that children wash their hands immediately after outdoor play in classroom 12.
Corrected by Oct 30, 2023
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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 that is signed by both the doctor and the parent.
Corrected by Dec 1, 2023
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Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
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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 17, 2023
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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 Apr 4, 2023
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Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.
Corrected by Apr 4, 2023
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Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
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Ensure that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 3 head teachers for a licensed capacity of 391. 3/7/23: The center needs to submit educational documentation for 3 additional head teachers for a licensed capacity of 421.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
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3A:52-4.6(c)(3) · For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: the group teacher shall meet the requirements for experience and education
Ensure that the group teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 4 group teachers for a licensed capacity of 391. Submit the documentation for 3 additional group teachers. 3/7/23: The center needs to submit educational documentation for 4 group teachers for a licensed capacity of 421. 4/5/23: Missing 1 group teacher per a licensed capacity of 421. 4/12/23: Due to the license capacity decrease this violation is abated.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
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Ensure that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. The center needs 3 program supervisors for a licensed capacity of 391. 3/7/23: The center needs to submit educational documentation for 2 additional program supervisors for a licensed capacity of 421.
Corrected by Mar 23, 2023
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Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2023
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Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
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Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2023
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3A:52-6.4(i) · Children shall not use pacifiers with straps or other types of attachment devices.
Cease the use of pacifier straps or other types of attachment devices.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There is 1 CARI missing.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
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Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. There are 4 renewal CARIs missing.
Corrected by Mar 1, 2022
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Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required. 12/13/21- There are 38 CHRIs missing. 12/14/21- There are 7 CHRIs missing.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2021
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Ensure that adequate procedures for tracking children are adhered to at all times throughout the center. A staff stated there were 8 children, when 7 were present.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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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 Dec 13, 2021
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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 Dec 13, 2021
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Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. There are several new staff that are not on the Staff Records Checklist.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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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 Dec 13, 2021
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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. Submit the required OOL documents.
Corrected by May 16, 2022
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Ensure that at least two staff have current first aid and are present at all times at the center.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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Ensure that sleeping equipment is free of pillows, soft bedding, bumpers and other hazards when occupied by a sleeping child. The crib sheets are loose.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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Prepare a discipline policy that includes the acceptable actions staff members may take when disciplining a child.
Corrected by May 13, 2022
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Ensure that the expulsion policy includes the circumstances that may warrant immediate expulsion from the center.
Corrected by May 13, 2022
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Ensure that the center maintains and distributes to all families the center's communicable disease policy that includes assurance that families will be notified in writing of outbreaks of communicable diseases at the center.
Corrected by May 13, 2022
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Per the NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations pursuant to Executive Order No. 149, ensure that all health and safety guidelines are adhered to as required. Ensure that all staff are wearing their masks properly, covering both nose and mouth at all times.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
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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.
In classroom 11, ensure that staff wash their hands immediately after assisting a child in toileting.
Corrected by Dec 13, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 2, 2026 inspection noted: “Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 4, 2025 inspection noted: “Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 17, 2024 inspection noted: “Ensure that the center washes and disinfects diapering surfaces after each use in room 6.” — what has changed since then?
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