Description: Straight & Narrow’s two early childhood education and learning centers provide quality childcare to the children of Paterson’s low-income families. The first childcare center, La Vida Child Care Center, was established in 1996 and is located at 396 Straight Street in Paterson. It serves children from birth through age 6. Based on the community’s overwhelmingly positive response to this outstanding program, Straight & Narrow opened La Vida Child Care Center Too in 1999. La Vida Too, located at 116 Jackson Street in Paterson, is an Abbott preschool for three and four-year-old children.
The mission of the two childcare centers is to provide superior early education for children. This is accomplished in a loving and nurturing environment where the children’s physical and emotional needs are continuously monitored by a staff of well-trained and dedicated professionals and para-professionals. The goal of the childcare centers is to equip the children, who almost certainly would not otherwise have such an opportunity, with the fundamental skills needed to begin school, and ultimately, to provide them with the educational and socialization foundation that will carry them through a rewarding and successful educational and life experience.
The childcare programs emphasize school readiness, parent involvement and the achievement of early childhood developmental tasks. These objectives are implemented in a full-day program with a curriculum that includes age-appropriate educational, social and recreational activities. Straight & Narrow’s child care centers are open five days a week from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM to accommodate those parents who have multiple responsibilities and/or work long hours.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Reinspection | Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-12 | 108404 | 3A:52-4.3(c) | The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in 3A:52-4.3(d) through (f):Age Staff/Child RatioUnder 18 months - 1:418 months up to 2 ½ years - 1:62 ½ years up to 4 years - 1:104 years - 1:125 years and older - 1:15 |
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I worked there for catholic heart work camp and it's the best place I've ever been. The children are so sweet and loving and opened minded:) I would love to return and visit:)