North Arlington Kindercare

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
  Inspector's note: During the inspection one child was observed using their personal Ipad throughout the inspection. Based on information gathered during the inspection the child is using the ipad for accommodations, that are not documented. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-06-09.
• Critical Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
  Inspector's note: Only two of the six classrooms at the operation had emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-09.
• Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  Inspector's note: Two children in care have known food allergies with FARE forms not signed by the physician. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-09.
• Critical Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
  Inspector's note: During the inspection multiple children were observed using a sprinkler on/near concrete. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-09.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Inspector's note: Multiple children files were no located during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-07-13.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  Inspector's note: A copy of the fire inspection was not made available for review Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-06-18.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Inspector's note: The bus driver did not display good judgement when they allowed a child to go inside a gas station alone. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-10.
• Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Inspector's note: The bus driver did not have adequate supervision when they allowed a child to go into a gas station alone. They were unable to intervene if necessary. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-10.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: The operation did not report to licensing withing 48 hours, an injury that required medical treatment. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-19.

• Non-critical Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs
  Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Classrooms were observed to be not following the activity plan due to the children being out of control. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-05-08.
• Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
  Inspector's note: 1203(5)- This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that a caregiver used harsh tones with children and did not interact in a positive manner. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Driver Has Current Driver's License
  Inspector's note: It was determined that a staff person has transported children on bus runs, without a current driver's license. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-03-03.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Report Number of Employees
  Inspector's note: The operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2025, by the required date of 1/15/26. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2026-01-21.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
  Inspector's note: While an incident report was done, the report was not complete and did not include all of the required information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-26.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  Inspector's note: Written feeding instructions were not current for 4 infants who are not yet on table food. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
  Inspector's note: The director does not have current training in one of the three trainings required for caring for children under the age of 24 months. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-12.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
  Inspector's note: Five of ten personnel records reviewed are missing trainings in child growth and development, curriculum and teacher interaction. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-12.
• Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
  Inspector's note: Six of ten personnel records reviewed are missing training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-12.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  Inspector's note: The loose fill on the pre-k playground is 3 inches in depth. Minimum standards state that play structures five feet or less have to maintain a depth of six inches in loose fill. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-22.
• Non-critical Location of Handwashing Sink
  Inspector's note: One sink in the three years bathroom did not have running water. The other sink had a faulty spout and when turned on would cause water to drip onto the floor. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-08-22.
• Critical Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  Inspector's note: The paint is chipping on the windowsill in the toddler rooms. The vent on the wall has visible dirt present. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Inspector's note: The health inspection reported stated the operation needed to clean the floors throughout. The floors were stained with dirt and grime throughout the kitchen. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  Inspector's note: The carpet in the schoolers room is stained, the furniture in the classrooms have visible dirt on them. The shelves in the rooms are cracked and chipping. Two buses were viewed with old food wrappers, empty bottles and misc. paper on the floor of the buses. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current fire inspection. The director called the fire department and scheduled an inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  Inspector's note: The toddler playground needs to be maintained to ensure that loose fill is at the proper depth of 6 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-22.
• Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
  Inspector's note: A tricycle on the toddler playground was broken and cracked. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-11.
• Critical Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
  Inspector's note: Based on the amount of deficiencies cited today the director is not ensuring that the operation is being ran in compliance with minimum standards. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-08.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.