Kiddie Korner Learning Center
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address740 S 18th Street, Newark, NJ, 07103
CityNEWARK, NJ 07103
CountyEssex
Phone973-375-1222
Operating details
Capacity40
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/25/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High12
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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740 S 18th Street, Newark, NJ, 07103, NEWARK, NJ 07103
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/25/2026
- High1
- Medium-High3
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile in Room 1.
Repair or replace the stained ceiling tile 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 4/28/2026 - Medium risk3/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in Room 1.
Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in Room 1. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Corrected 4/28/2026 - Medium-High risk3/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.
Provide a current health certificate as required. 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 4/28/2026 - Medium-High risk3/25/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file 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, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 4/28/2026
2024
- Medium risk9/6/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.2(e) — Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building.
Post the center's license in a prominent location in each building. Regulation: The license shall be posted in a prominent location within the center and in each building associated with the center.
Corrected 9/27/2024 - High risk9/6/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Three children were left alone and unsupervised by staff in Room 3 for approximately 3 mi
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Three children were left alone and unsupervised by staff in Room 3 for approximately 3 minutes or more. Submit a Memorandum of Understanding which states, "Going forward, children will be directly supervised at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways." Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children.
Corrected 9/27/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$999/month
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Typical prices in New Jersey run about $1,247/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in New Jersey by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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