North Ward Child Development Center

NEWARK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.4based on state inspection data
Capacity345
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address346 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104

CityNEWARK, NJ 07104

CountyEssex

Phone973-481-1023

Websitehttps://www.northwardcenter.org/

Operating details

Capacity345

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High2
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low9
  • Low0

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346 Mt. Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104, NEWARK, NJ 07104

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/14/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-Low risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.6(b) — Maintain at the center and distribute to all staff, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy. Missing for 2 staff.

    Maintain at the center and distribute to all staff, a copy of the Information to Parents document designated by the OOL; maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the policy. Missing for 2 staff. Regulation: The center shall distribute a copy of the Information to Parents document to each child’s parent(s) upon enrollment and to every person upon becoming a staff member and secure and maintain on file a record of each parent’s and staff member’s signature attesting to receipt of the document.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(k) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Missing for 2 staff.

    Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's social media policy. Missing for 2 staff. 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.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(f) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. Missing for 2 staff.

    Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's discipline policy. Missing for 2 staff. 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.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5(b) — Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy. Missing for 2 staff.

    Maintain on file a record of staff receipt of the center's release policy. Missing for 2 staff. 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.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in Room 7.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in Room 7. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) — Replenish resilient surfacing under the dome in the outdoor play area.

    Replenish resilient surfacing under the dome in the outdoor play area. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the hole in the window screen in Room 7.

    Repair the hole in the window screen in Room 7. 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.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair the crack in the ceiling in Room 6.

    Repair the crack in the ceiling in Room 6. 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.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 7.

    Ensure that all cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the children in Room 7. 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.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High risk12/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the bathroom in Room 8.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the bathroom in Room 8. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  2. Medium-High risk12/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure water cooler is secured in Room 12.

    Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure water cooler is secured in Room 12. 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 2/25/2026
  3. Medium-High risk12/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure water cooler is secured in Room 8.

    Ensure that all indoor equipment is sturdy, safe, free of hazards and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure water cooler is secured in Room 8. 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 2/25/2026
  4. High risk12/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are

    Ensure Epi-pens are stored in their original boxes with the child's name and prescription, accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services, and both epi-pens are present when two are required. Missing 2nd Epi-pen for named child in Room 10. Regulation: (9) 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: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  5. High risk12/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(b)(2) — Ensure cots are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat throughout the center.

    Ensure cots are stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat throughout the center. Regulation: i. Each cot used for children between 13 and 18 months of age shall not exceed 14 inches above the floor level. ii. Each cot or mat used for rest and sleep shall be covered with a sheet, blanket or other covering. An additional covering shall be provided for use as a covering for each child. iii. Each mat used for rest and sleep shall be:(1) Placed on a surface that is warm, dry, clean and draft-free; (2) Water-repellent; (3) At least one inch thick; and (4) Stored so that there is no contact with the sleeping surface of another mat, or disinfected after each use, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)1.

    Corrected 1/23/2026
  6. Medium risk12/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children.

    Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

    Corrected 1/23/2026

2024

  1. Medium-High risk12/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Replace stained ceiling tiles in room 8 bathroom.

    Replace stained ceiling tiles in room 8 bathroom. 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 1/10/2025
  2. Medium-High risk12/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in rooms 6 ,7 bathrooms, and wall vent in room 9.

    Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in rooms 6 ,7 bathrooms, and wall vent in room 9. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated.

    Corrected 1/10/2025
  3. Medium-High risk12/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in room 8 bathroom and room 10 classroom.

    Eliminate moisture resulting from leaks or seepage in room 8 bathroom and room 10 classroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage.

    Corrected 1/10/2025
  4. Medium-High risk12/4/2024

    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 1/31/2025
  5. Medium-High risk12/4/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint the ceilings in rooms 7 and 10 as required.

    Repair and/or paint the ceilings in rooms 7 and 10 as required. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: excessive peeling or chipped paint; or heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 1/10/2025

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25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/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: 345
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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