The North Ward Center

NEWARK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity90
Est. price$949/mo

Contact information

Address300-306 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104

CityNEWARK, NJ 07104

CountyEssex

Phone973-350-0369

Operating details

Capacity90

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High13
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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300-306 Mt. Prospect Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07104, NEWARK, NJ 07104

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee completes staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

    Ensure that the director designee completes staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.

    Corrected 4/21/2026
  2. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile in Room 1.

    Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile in Room 1. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 4/21/2026
  3. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Missing for 1 child.

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Missing for 1 child. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 4/21/2026
  4. High risk4/1/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 1 staff.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff. Missing for 1 staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 4/21/2026

2024

  1. High risk10/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(7) — Ensure that the center has a current special care plan for 4 named children.

    Ensure that the center has a current special care plan for 4 named children. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall maintain on file a record of the following: the child's name and parental authorization for the center to administer medication or health care procedures; the name of the medication or health care procedure; the condition for which the medication or health care procedure is being used; the instructions for administration, including the dosage and frequency; the date and time medication or a health care procedure was administered to a child and the name or initials of the staff member who administered it; and any adverse effect the medication can have or has had on the child.

    Corrected 1/10/2025
  2. High risk10/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that the epi pen, required medication, and special care plan is current for 1 named child.

    Ensure that the epi pen, required medication, and special care plan is current for 1 named child. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 1/10/2025
  3. Medium-High risk10/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in room 1, room 2, room 3, and located in the in the hallway by room 2, .

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in room 1, room 2, room 3, and located in the in the hallway by room 2, . Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Corrected 12/4/2024
  4. Medium-High risk10/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Clean dusty protective light covers in room 1.

    Clean dusty protective light covers in room 1. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Corrected 12/4/2024
  5. Medium-High risk10/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Clean dusty ceiling tiles in room 1.

    Clean dusty ceiling tiles in room 1. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.

    Corrected 12/4/2024
  6. Medium-High risk10/30/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.

    Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate.

    Corrected 12/4/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$949/month

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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: NEWARK, Essex County
  • Capacity: 90
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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