The Leaguers, Inc. Preschool Learning Acadmey
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address750 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ, 07108
CityNEWARK, NJ 07108
CountyEssex
Phone973-375-6840
Operating details
Capacity102
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High9
- Medium-High10
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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750 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ, 07108, NEWARK, NJ 07108
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026
- High5
- Medium-High5
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk4/1/2026
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. All staff missing renewal CARI's.
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. All staff missing renewal CARI's. 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 5/14/2026 - High risk4/1/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) — Ensure expired medication is returned to the parent and replaced as per the special care plan for 1 named child in Room 3.
Ensure expired medication is returned to the parent and replaced as per the special care plan for 1 named child in Room 3. Regulation: The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: Administration and control of prescription and non-prescription medicines and health care procedures (a) The center shall inform each child’s parent upon enrollment of its policy on administering medication and health care procedures to children, including the provisions specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b) to (d). The policy shall indicate: 1. Whether the center will administer non-prescription medication or a non-prescribed health care procedure to a child; 2. Whether the center will administer prescription medication or a prescribed health care procedure to a child with a short-term illness; and 3. That the center will provide reasonable accommodations for the administration of medication or health care procedures to a child with special needs, if failure to administer the medication or health care procedure would jeopardize the health of the child or prevent the child from attending the center. 1. Medication and health care procedures shall be administered only after receipt of written approval from the child's parent(s). 2. The center shall: i. Designate those staff members who are trained as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)8 and authorized to administer medication or health care procedures to, or to supervise self-administration of medication or health care procedures by, those children whose parents authorize it; and ii. Ensure that each staff member designated to administer medication and health care procedures is informed of each child's medication and health care needs. 3. All medication and health care equipment shall be kept either in a locked cabinet or in an area that is inaccessible to the children. i. All medication shall be kept in its original containe
Corrected 5/14/2026 - High risk4/1/2026
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 6/30/2026
2025
- Medium risk12/12/2025
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. Set up Trailer 2 as a classroom or request a capacity decrease in NJCCIS.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Trailer 2 as a classroom or request a capacity decrease in NJCCIS. 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 2/9/2026 - High risk12/12/2025
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. 1 staff missing a CHRI.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff missing a CHRI. 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 3/16/2026 - High risk12/12/2025
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 staff missing a CARI.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff missing a CARI. 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 3/16/2026 - Medium-Low risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.4(a)(1) — Submit documentation stating transportation is no longer used at this location.
Submit documentation stating transportation is no longer used at this location. Regulation: If a center uses a Type I School Bus, Type II School Bus, or Type S School Vehicle, the center shall: 1. Meet all applicable rules of the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Department of Education, and Department of Children and Families;
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(b)(2) — Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner. Ensure sandbox is replenished with sand.
Ensure that all sand used in the outdoor play areas is maintained in a sanitary manner. Ensure sandbox is replenished with sand. Regulation: Centers that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that the sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
Corrected 3/16/2026 - Medium risk12/12/2025
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. Set up Room 4 as a classroom or remove from license.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Room 4 as a classroom or remove from license. 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 2/9/2026 - Medium risk12/12/2025
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. Set up Trailer 1 as a classroom or remove from license.
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Trailer 1 as a classroom or remove from license. 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 2/9/2026 - Medium risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including excess vegetation
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including excess vegetation 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 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure loose faucet in the girls bathroom near Room 1.
Secure loose faucet in the girls bathroom near 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 2/9/2026 - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the boys bathroom near Room 3.
Tighten loose toilet seats in the boys bathroom near 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 3/16/2026 - Medium-High risk12/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom near Room 3.
Tighten loose toilet seats in the girls bathroom near 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 2/9/2026
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 102
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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