Christian Pentecostal Day Care
IRVINGTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address717 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ, 07111
CountyEssex
Phone973-371-1133
Operating details
Capacity49
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High13
- Medium1
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
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717 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ, 07111, IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/3/2025
- High5
- Medium-High13
- Medium1
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
2025
- High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing a CHRI.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff member missing a CHRI. 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 10/20/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.
Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff member left Room 10 leaving only 1 staff member with children, when 2 were required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, one staff member left Room 10 leaving only 1 staff member with children, when 2 were required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — Post the center's discipline policy.
Post the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall: 3. Be posted in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(b)(7)(ii) — Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology.
Develop a written policy for the use of television, computers and other technology. Regulation: ii. Centers shall develop a written policy regarding the use of television, computers, and other equipment for children over the age of two and maintain on file written plans for such use and the length of time for their use. In addition, centers shall develop a written policy for the use of such equipment as it pertains to children in care less than four hours and children in care more than four hours. iii. Centers shall develop written plans for children with special needs who may benefit from the educational or instruction use of a television, computer, or other video equipment.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
Ensure that each child's sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 10/20/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in the boys bathroom in Room 10.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in the boys bathroom in Room 10. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in the girls bathroom in Room 10.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in the girls bathroom in Room 10. 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 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the toilets in the boys bathroom in Room 10 has screw caps to cover the rusty screws on the toilet.
Ensure the toilets in the boys bathroom in Room 10 has screw caps to cover the rusty screws on the toilet. 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 11/26/2025 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure the toilets in the bathroom in Room 11 has screw caps to cover the rusty screws on the toilet.
Ensure the toilets in the bathroom in Room 11 has screw caps to cover the rusty screws on the toilet. 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 11/26/2025 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom in Room 10.
Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom in Room 10. 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 11/26/2025 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Vent in the boys bathroom in Room 10 is not operating.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. Vent in the boys bathroom in Room 10 is not operating. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean dusty vents in the girls bathroom in Room 10.
Clean dusty vents in the girls bathroom in Room 10. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Ensure surfacing on the playground is not a tripping hazard.
Ensure surfacing on the playground is not a tripping hazard. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Provide documentation from the manufacturer indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487. Submit documentation to OOL for the 2 smaller climbers on the playground. 5/7/2026: Equipment was removed.
Provide documentation from the manufacturer indicating that the playground equipment meets ASTM F1487. Submit documentation to OOL for the 2 smaller climbers on the playground. 5/7/2026: Equipment was removed. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including the excess vegetation along the fence in the outdoor play area.
Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including the excess vegetation along the fence in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. 1 extinguisher in Room 10 not tagged.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. 1 extinguisher in Room 10 not tagged. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.3(a) — Ensure that the center's records are returned to the center and open for inspection by OOL.
Ensure that the center's records are returned to the center and open for inspection by OOL. Regulation: Requirements for access to center records are as follows: the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Office of Licensing and the center's records shall be open for inspection by authorized representatives of the Department’s Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit (IAIU), provided that they may only secure information about children under the Department’s supervision.
Corrected 5/7/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a copy of the center's discipline policy. Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy.
Maintain on file a copy of the center's discipline policy. Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(b) — Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the director meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: The director shall meet the following qualification requirements for early childhood programs licensed to serve more than 30 children, the director shall meet the qualification requirements as specified in N.J.A.C 3A:52-4.6(b) for education and experience.
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium-High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 10.
Replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 10. 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 5/7/2026 - Medium risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(3) — Provide a screen on the window used for ventilation in the bathroom on the second floor.
Provide a screen on the window used for ventilation in the bathroom on the second floor. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, crawl spaces, attic spaces, and all doors and windows used for natural ventilation shall be provided with insect screening.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required every 5 years, upon expiration.
Test for the presence of radon gas as required every 5 years, upon expiration. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.
Corrected 11/26/2025 - High risk10/3/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(5)(i) — 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.
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. Regulation: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center and, in the discretion of the Office of Licensing, any other time, the applicant or facility operator shall certify in writing that the center provides a potable water supply provided by a public community water system. If the facility is supplied by a public community water system, the applicant or facility operator shall provide documentation of water testing conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department of Environmental Protection for water testing for lead and copper from all faucets and other sources used for drinking water or food preparation and at least 50 percent of all indoor water faucets utilized by the center.
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: IRVINGTON, Essex County
- Capacity: 49
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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