The Holiness Pentecostal Day Care Center
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address22 Halleck Street, Newark, NJ, 07104
CityNEWARK, NJ 07104
CountyEssex
Phone973-484-6777
Operating details
Capacity60
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High11
- Medium1
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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22 Halleck Street, Newark, NJ, 07104, NEWARK, NJ 07104
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/30/2026
- High6
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tile in the children's bathroom in Room 3.
Replace the stained ceiling tile in the children's 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 5/21/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy.
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the release policy to the parent of each enrolled child and each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the policy.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy.
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall secure and maintain on file each staff member's signature, attesting to receipt of the policy on the disciplining of children by staff members.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-133 — Remove snow from stairs behind the exit door in Room 3.
Remove snow from stairs behind the exit door in Room 3. Regulation: Remove excess storage and/or combustibles from the furnace room.
Corrected 1/30/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy.
Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a written policy on the use of social media including, but not limited to the use of social networking sites and other websites; the use of e-mail, text messages, and other electronic means of communication with staff and parents; the types of social media that the center uses, the methods and devices the staff use to communicate with the parent, the guidelines for appropriate conduct by staff members, and the guidelines for parents, including but not limited to, prohibiting the posting of photographs or videos of any child other than their own. The center shall distribute a copy of the social media policy to the parent of each enrolled child and to each staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s signature and each staff member’s signature attesting to the receipt of the policy.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-High risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Replace the batteries in the smoke detectors throughout the center.
Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Replace the batteries in the smoke detectors throughout the center. 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 3/2/2026 - Medium-High risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(o)(1) — Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training.
Ensure that at least two staff members who have current pediatric first aid and CPR certifications are present at the center at all times and that the training includes a hands-on component in addition to any online training. Regulation: First aid requirements are as follows: at least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present. The first aid and CPR training shall include a hands-on training component in addition to any online training coursework.
Corrected 4/21/2026 - High risk1/30/2026
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 3/2/2026 - High risk1/30/2026
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 for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff for the center's license renewal. 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 3/2/2026 - High risk1/30/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal.
Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.
Corrected 3/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk1/30/2026
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 3/2/2026
2025
- High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 substitute staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 substitute staff. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 3/11/2025 - High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Provide orientation training to all regular / substitute annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
Provide orientation training to all regular / substitute annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training. 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 4/21/2026 - Medium-Low risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff, substitutes and sponsor representative.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff, substitutes and sponsor representative. 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 12/23/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 3/11/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file.
Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. 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 3/11/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating condition in room 2.
Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating condition in room 2. 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 3/11/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 3 located by exit door.
Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 3 located by exit door. 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 3/11/2025 - High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 substitute staff.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 substitute staff. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative, and each staff member shall complete a signed consent form provided by the Department that indicates the identifying information necessary to conduct a CARI background check, including the person’s name, address, date of birth, sex, race, and Social Security number. Pursuant to the Federal Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), the Department shall advise each such person that the disclosure of his or her Social Security number is voluntary, and that the Social Security number will only be used for the purpose of conducting a CARI background check.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff, substitutes and sponsor representative.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff, substitutes and sponsor representative. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-Low risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b) — Provide orientation training to all regular / substitute annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training.
Provide orientation training to all regular / substitute annually, and secure and maintain on file, each staff member's signature attesting to the review of the orientation training. Regulation: 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 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 3 located by exit door.
Replace the stained ceiling tiles in room 3 located by exit door. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating condition in room 2.
Ensure that toilets are maintained in operating condition in room 2. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk2/4/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Corrected 2/24/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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