Watch Me Play Learn & Grow Academy

IRVINGTON, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity111
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address50 New Street, Irvington, NJ, 07111

CityIRVINGTON, NJ 07111

CountyEssex

Phone856-372-4282

Operating details

Capacity111

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

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50 New Street, Irvington, NJ, 07111, IRVINGTON, NJ 07111

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/14/2025

  • High6
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk11/14/2025

    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 12/4/2025
  2. Medium risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(1)(i) — Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in Room 1.

    Ensure that all cribs have a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress and clean snugly fitting sheet in Room 1. Regulation: Each crib or playpen shall be equipped with: a firm, waterproof, snugly fitting mattress; a clean, snugly fitting sheet; top rails that are at least 19 inches above the mattress and slats that are not more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Ensure bottles are washed in a 3 compartment sink or cease bottle washing in Room 1.

    Ensure bottles are washed in a 3 compartment sink or cease bottle washing in Room 1. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  4. Medium risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Provide adequate lighting as required in the boys bathroom in Room 5.

    Provide adequate lighting as required in the boys bathroom in Room 5. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

    Corrected 5/4/2026
  5. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in the girls and boys bathroom in Room 4.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in the girls and boys 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 12/4/2025
  6. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom in Room 4.

    Tighten loose toilet seats 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 1/12/2026
  7. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in the boys bathroom in Room 3.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in the boys bathroom in Room 3. 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 12/4/2025
  8. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom in Room 3.

    Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom in Room 3. 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 12/4/2025
  9. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the clogged sink in Room 1.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the clogged sink 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 12/4/2025
  10. Medium risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Test for the presence of radon gas as required.

    Test for the presence of radon gas as required. 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 12/16/2025
  11. High risk11/14/2025

    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. 2 CHRI's missing.

    Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 2 CHRI's missing. 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 12/4/2025
  12. High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 CARI missing.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 CARI missing. 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 12/4/2025
  13. Medium-Low risk11/14/2025

    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 12/4/2025
  14. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, there were cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in Room 2. The center took immediate action to remove them.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, there were cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in Room 2. The center took immediate action to remove them. 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 11/14/2025
  15. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, a hallway closet was unlocked with cleaning supplies at children's reach. The center took immediate action to move the cleaning s

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. At the time of the inspection, a hallway closet was unlocked with cleaning supplies at children's reach. The center took immediate action to move the cleaning supplies. 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 11/14/2025
  16. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in Room 1

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use in Room 1 Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  17. Medium-Low risk11/14/2025

    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.

    Not corrected
  18. Medium-High risk11/14/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the center's fire panel had a trouble signal. The monitoring company was called and confirmed they are still getting a signal.

    Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the center's fire panel had a trouble signal. The monitoring company was called and confirmed they are still getting a signal. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.

    Corrected 12/4/2025
  19. High risk11/14/2025

    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. At the time of the inspection, a hallway leading to an emergency exit was partially blocked by storage. The center to

    Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. At the time of the inspection, a hallway leading to an emergency exit was partially blocked by storage. The center took immediate action to remove the storage to maintain the 3ft. wide aisle. 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 11/14/2025

2024

  1. Medium-High risk10/3/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair the cracks on the picnic table.

    Repair the cracks on the picnic table. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Corrected 11/7/2024
  2. Medium-High risk10/3/2024

    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: Environmental condition precautions are as follows: 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.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  3. High risk10/3/2024

    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 2/4/2026
  4. Medium risk10/3/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(1) — Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Maintain timecard.

    Ensure that the director is at the center at least 50% of the center's daily operating hours. Maintain timecard. Regulation: The director shall be scheduled to work at the center at least 50 percent of the center’s daily operating hours.

    Corrected 2/25/2025
  5. Medium-Low risk10/3/2024

    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 1/12/2026
  6. High risk10/3/2024

    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 and ages served.

    Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. 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 11/14/2025

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About this daycare

  • Location: IRVINGTON, Essex County
  • Capacity: 111
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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