Harvest Children's Academy
IRVINGTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address915 Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, NJ, 07111
CountyEssex
Phone973-885-5553
Operating details
Capacity86
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High13
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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915 Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, NJ, 07111, IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026
- High6
- Medium-High13
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- High risk3/17/2026
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, there were 16 school- age children in Room 6 with 1 staff present when 2 are required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 16 school- age children in Room 6 with 1 staff present when 2 are 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 4/27/2026 - High risk2/20/2026
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, there were 5 children under 18 months with 1 staff present when 2 are required. A second staff member arrived a few minutes later.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times. At the time of the inspection, there were 5 children under 18 months with 1 staff present when 2 are required. A second staff member arrived a few minutes later. 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 3/17/2026 - High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) — Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the program supervisor meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity.
Corrected 3/17/2026 - High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 1 staff member missing orientation log.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually. 1 staff member missing orientation log. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.
Corrected 3/17/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 1 staff member missing training log.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 1 staff member missing training log. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 3/17/2026 - High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e
Corrected 4/27/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure children's files have a record of vaccinations. 1 named child missing a vaccine record.
Ensure children's files have a record of vaccinations. 1 named child missing a vaccine record. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the parent, explaining how the examination, immunization, or medical tr
Corrected 3/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure children's files have an updated Universal Health record annually. 2 named children missing Universal Health Records. 3/17/2026: 1 received, 1 outstanding.
Ensure children's files have an updated Universal Health record annually. 2 named children missing Universal Health Records. 3/17/2026: 1 received, 1 outstanding. Regulation: (a) For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: 1. Each child not enrolled in a public or private school shall have had a health examination performed by a health care provider within: i. Six months prior to admission, for children who are 2½ years of age or younger; or ii. One year prior to admission, for children above 2½ years of age. 2. For each child not enrolled in a public or private school, upon admission, the center shall maintain on file at the center a Universal Child Health Record (Department of Health Form CH-14) or its equivalent, updated annually, along with an immunization record , and a special care plan, if applicable. A 30-day grace period is permitted in N.J.A.C. 8:57- 4.5(e): i. For children coming from other states or countries in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.6 and 4.7; and ii. For children who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act, 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2). 3. For children enrolled in a public or private school, the center shall obtain a written statement from each child's parent indicating: I. That the child is in good health and can participate in the normal activities of the program; and ii. Any conditions or specific needs that may require special accommodations. 4. If immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons, the center may choose to admit the child, provided that the parent submits to the center a written statement from a health care provider attesting to the following: i. The reason the immunization is medically contraindicated; and ii. The specific time period that the immunization is medically contraindicated. 5. A child shall be exempted from a physical examination, immunization, or medical treatment if the parent objects thereto in a written statement submitted to the center, signed by the
Corrected 4/27/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal for the exterior of the building. 4/27/2026: Center file revealed lead safe conditions were at the public playground. Center is lead-free.
Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal for the exterior of the building. 4/27/2026: Center file revealed lead safe conditions were at the public playground. Center is lead-free. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.
Corrected 4/27/2026 - Medium risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(d)(3) — Remove electric space heaters. The center took immediate action to remove the space heaters in Room 6 and Room 4.
Remove electric space heaters. The center took immediate action to remove the space heaters in Room 6 and Room 4. Regulation: Heating requirements are as follows: the center shall not use portable liquid fuel-burning or wood-burning heating appliances or electric space heaters.
Corrected 1/8/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering in Room 2.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering in Room 2. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Corrected 4/27/2026 - High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components. Ensure incident reports contain director and parent signatures.
Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components. Ensure incident reports contain director and parent signatures. Regulation: (b) The center shall maintain on file a written record of each incident resulting in an injury as specified in (a) above. These records shall include the following: 1. The name of the injured child; 2. The date, time and location of the incident; 3. The name and address of the center; 4. The name of the person completing the report; 5. The date the report was completed; and 6. A written description of the following: i. The incident; ii. The injury to the child; iii. The names of witnesses to the incident; and iv. The follow-up action taken by the center, including: (1) Application of first aid; and (2) Consultation or treatment by a licensed physician or other health care provider, if applicable. (d) Upon request of the child's parent, the center shall provide a written description of the incident by the end of the next operating day.
Corrected 4/27/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering in Room 2.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering in Room 2. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Corrected 4/27/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure staff members have TB and medical clearances. 2 staff missing TB and medical clearances. 3/17/2026: 1 received, 1 outstanding.
Ensure staff members have TB and medical clearances. 2 staff missing TB and medical clearances. 3/17/2026: 1 received, 1 outstanding. 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 4/27/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(iii) — Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. At the time of the inspection 1 child aged 18 months was in Room 3 when all children under 2.5 years are only permitted in Room 2. 2/20/2026: At the time of the i
Comply with the written conditions on the center's license. At the time of the inspection 1 child aged 18 months was in Room 3 when all children under 2.5 years are only permitted in Room 2. 2/20/2026: At the time of the inspection 1 child under 2 years was in Room 3 when all children under 2.5 years are only permitted in Room 2. Regulation: At no time shall a center: iii. Operate in violation of the written conditions on its license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval including, but not limited to, capacity or age restrictions for specific classrooms.
Corrected 3/17/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c)(1) — Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual.
Provide documentation that the head teacher meets the required qualifications as specified in the manual. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: or all centers, the head teacher or consulting head teacher shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the seven options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(c) for education and experience.
Corrected 3/17/2026 - Medium risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(1) — Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. Cease use of Room 1.
Ensure all rooms are approved by the OOL prior to use; make unapproved space inaccessible to children. Cease use of Room 1. Regulation: Space and room requirements are as follows: all space and rooms within the center to be used by children shall be inspected and approved by the Office of Licensing prior to their use. In making its determination, the Office of Licensing shall consider whether the space is too far removed, remote, or isolated from other areas of the center to be used by children. Rooms or areas of the center that are not Office of Licensing-approved for use by children shall be made inaccessible to children.
Corrected 2/20/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the boys and girls bathroom in Room 4.
Tighten loose toilet seats in the boys and girls bathroom in Room 4. 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 6/15/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean dusty vents in the girls and boys bathroom of Room 4.
Clean dusty vents in the girls and boys bathroom of Room 4. 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 2/20/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean dusty vents in the girls and boys bathroom of Room 5.
Clean dusty vents in the girls and boys bathroom of Room 5. 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 3/17/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair leaky toilet in the girls bathroom in Room 4.
Repair leaky toilet in the girls bathroom in Room 4. 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 2/20/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair stained ceiling in Room 2 near the Harvest Children's Academy sign.
Repair stained ceiling in Room 2 near the Harvest Children's Academy sign. 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 4/27/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair stained ceiling in Room 3 near the library.
Repair stained ceiling in Room 3 near the library. 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 4/27/2026 - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(r) — Remove the electric food warmers in Room 2.
Remove the electric food warmers in Room 2. Regulation: The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.
Corrected 2/20/2026
2025
- Medium risk8/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Room 6 or request a decrease in NJCCIS.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Room 6 or request a decrease in NJCCIS. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Corrected 9/8/2025
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$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: IRVINGTON, Essex County
- Capacity: 86
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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