Happy Kids Child Care Center LLC
WEST ORANGE, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address15 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ, 07052
CountyEssex
Phone973-393-2234
Operating details
Capacity13
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High15
- Medium8
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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15 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ, 07052, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/16/2026
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- Medium-Low0
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2026
- Medium-High risk6/16/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards: have the tree in the outdoor play area evaluated by a tree service professional and remove any limbs or branches as necessary.
Take necessary action to eliminate outdoor hazards: have the tree in the outdoor play area evaluated by a tree service professional and remove any limbs or branches as necessary. 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.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling in Room A.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling in Room A. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the door in the bathroom.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the door in the bathroom. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the flooring in the kitchen hallway.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the flooring in the kitchen hallway. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the pipe by the door in Room A.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the pipe by the door in Room A. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Remove the screws or install missing knobs in the kitchen hallway.
Remove the screws or install missing knobs in the kitchen hallway. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director designee completes Understanding Licensing as required.
Ensure that the director designee completes Understanding Licensing as required. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4(a)(2) — Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in Room B.
Ensure that a primary caregiver is assigned to each group of four infants or six toddlers in Room B. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply for infants (under 18 months of age) and toddlers (18 months to 2½ years of age):a group shall consist of four infants or six toddlers to whom a primary caregiver has been assigned.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(1)(ii) — Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure a self-made solution of bleach and water is made daily and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Regulation: Disinfectants shall be used as follows: the center shall disinfect those items specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)3 with a solution that shall be a self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(h)(3)(ii) — Provide parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request.
Provide parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, the center shall provide for the direct involvement of parents of enrolled children in the center's operation and activities by holding individual parent/staff conferences semi-annually and upon request of the parent or staff member(s) to discuss the child’s needs and progress.
Corrected 6/16/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(i) — Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file.
Develop and follow a feeding plan for each child under 18 months of age and ensure that each child under 12 months of age has a written feeding plan maintained on file. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: the center shall develop mutually with each child's parent(s) and follow a feeding plan regarding the feeding schedule, specific formula, breastfeeding arrangements and accommodations, and/or expressed breast milk, nutritional needs, and introduction of new food for each child. For children less than 12 months of age, the feeding plan shall be: documented in writing; maintained on file.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including large stones and protruding tree roots.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including large stones and protruding tree roots. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 6/16/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including sanding and repainting the wood throughout the outdoor play area.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including sanding and repainting the wood throughout the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 6/16/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Paint the railings by the front entrance.
Paint the railings by the front entrance. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Secure the water hose in the outdoor play area.
Secure the water hose in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 4/6/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(17) — Ensure shelving is not overloaded in Room A.
Ensure shelving is not overloaded in Room A. Regulation: 17. All televisions and computers shall be secured on a stable surface and shelving shall be secured and not be overloaded. 18. Ensure that microwave ovens, toaster ovens, and other portable devices used to heat or prepare food are out of children's reach, secured on a stable surface, and not in use when children are in the area in order to ensure the safety of children.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the shelving in Room C.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including the shelving in Room C. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall in Room B.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall in Room B. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all cleaning agents and personal belongings are inaccessible to the children.
Ensure that all cleaning agents and personal belongings are inaccessible to the children. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.
Corrected 4/6/2026 - High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.6(b)(6) — Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components.
Ensure accident reports are completed as required including all required components. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist that includes all enrolled children.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Children's Records Checklist that includes all enrolled children. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.2(a)(1) — Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program in Room C.
Ensure that the center has an adequate supply of materials to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program in Room C. Regulation: The center shall provide a supply of age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program equipment including play equipment, child-size furniture and supplies that are sufficient to meet the daily activity needs of the children and the program.
Corrected 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
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 in Room B.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age in Room B. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium-High risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before intake of food in Room B.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required before intake of food in Room B. 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 5/11/2026 - Medium risk4/6/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room C.
Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting in Room C. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.
Corrected 5/11/2026
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,059/month
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About this daycare
- Location: WEST ORANGE, Essex County
- Capacity: 13
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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