Emmanuel's Wee Garden Center
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address54-60 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark, NJ, 07103
CityNEWARK, NJ 07103
CountyEssex
Phone973-242-3552
Operating details
Capacity30
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High11
- Medium0
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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54-60 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark, NJ, 07103, NEWARK, NJ 07103
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/3/2026
- High5
- Medium-High6
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(e)(1) — Ensure permission slips are maintained on file for walking trips. Missing for 4 children. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 child
Ensure permission slips are maintained on file for walking trips. Missing for 4 children. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 child Regulation: The center may utilize a blanket permission slip for taking children on walks only if walks are within the center's neighborhood, the walk involves no entrance into a facility unless the facility has been indicated on the blanket permission slip. (2) The center may utilize a blanket permission slip for taking children on walks only if the center makes arrangements for the handling of visits or telephone calls from parents either by: having someone remain at the center; utilizing a telephone answering machine and posting a notice on the entrance door of the center to inform parents of the children's location.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the children's records checklist, specifically, the signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment. Missing for 3 children. 3/3/26: Missi
Obtain and maintain on file at the center all documents listed on the children's records checklist, specifically, the signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment. Missing for 3 children. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 child Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment; the name(s), home and work address(es), home and work telephone number(s) and signature(s) of the parent(s); the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of any person(s) authorized by the parent(s) to visit the child at the center and/or take the child from the center, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(a)1; and the name, address, and telephone number of the child's health care provider; signed authorization from the parent(s) for emergency medical treatment; the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b); the parent’s signature attesting to the receipt of the Information to Parents document, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b).; health information for each child, as follows: for early childhood programs, a record of the child’s health examination and immunizations, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a); and for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 1.
Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles 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 3/3/2026 - Medium-High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH.
Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH. Regulation: at the time of the initial application, any renewal application, relocation of an existing licensed center, and, as determined by the Office of Licensing, on a case-by-case basis, the facility operator shall submit to the Office of Licensing a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the Department of Health that indicates that no further remediation is needed for the interior of the building in which the center is located. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.
Not corrected - High risk2/3/2026
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.
Corrected 5/14/2026 - Medium-High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove snow from behind the back egress door.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove snow from behind the back egress door. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 2/3/2026 - Medium-High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(a) — Ensure current health records are maintained on file as required including the Universal Health Form. Missing for 5 named children. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 child.
Ensure current health records are maintained on file as required including the Universal Health Form. Missing for 5 named children. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 child. 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 p
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Missing for 4 staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. Missing for 4 staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 3/3/2026 - High risk2/3/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.
Corrected 3/3/2026
2025
- Medium-Low risk10/16/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Missing for 3 staff. 2/3/26: Missing for 2 staff. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 staff.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Missing for 3 staff. 2/3/26: Missing for 2 staff. 3/3/26: Missing for 1 staff. 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 4/14/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/16/2025
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 3/3/2026
2024
- High risk10/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove the barrel obstructing the emergency exit egress and gate.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove the barrel obstructing the emergency exit egress and gate. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 3/12/2025 - Medium-High risk10/23/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(5) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove the barrel obstructing the emergency exit egress and gate.
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. Remove the barrel obstructing the emergency exit egress and gate. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
Corrected 2/24/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 30
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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