Congregation Ahawas Achim B'nai J & D
WEST ORANGE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address700 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ, 07052
CountyEssex
Phone973-736-1407
Operating details
Capacity63
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High13
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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700 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ, 07052, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2025
- High3
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk4/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 7/24/2025 - Medium-High risk4/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including trimming branches above the playground equipment.
Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards including trimming branches above the playground equipment. 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 5/30/2025 - High risk4/29/2025
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, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are
Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Provide Epi-pens for one 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 5/30/2025 - Medium risk4/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Corrected 5/30/2025 - High risk4/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. Provide CHRI clearance for 2 staff.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required. Provide CHRI clearance for 2 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 5/30/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WEST ORANGE, Essex County
- Capacity: 63
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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