Our Small World Day Care & Learning Center

NEWARK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

3.7based on state inspection data
Capacity24
Est. price$1,059/mo

Contact information

Address665 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104

CityNEWARK, NJ 07104

CountyEssex

Phone973-497-0600

Operating details

Capacity24

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/24/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low7
  • Low0

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Location

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665 Summer 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. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/24/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/24/2026

    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 detector.

    Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. Replace the batteries in the smoke detector. 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 5/7/2026
  2. Medium-High risk3/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.

    Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. 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 5/7/2026
  3. Medium-High risk3/24/2026

    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 5/7/2026
  4. Medium risk3/24/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(2) — Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting.

    Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfecting. Regulation: All areas to be disinfected shall first be washed with soap and water.

    Corrected 5/7/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/25/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(i)(8) — Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH wherein the official inspected the center on 3/21/2025 and no issues were identified by the officials. The center is awaiting for current Safe Bui

    Submit a Safe Building Interior Certification or other approval issued by the DOH wherein the official inspected the center on 3/21/2025 and no issues were identified by the officials. The center is awaiting for current Safe Building Interior Certificate to be issued. Regulation: 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. the Office of Licensing shall not issue licenses or renewals to child care centers that are co-located in a building or other structure that contains a dry cleaner or nail salon unless the applicant obtains indoor air sampling that demonstrates that there is no impact to the child care center.

    Corrected 9/22/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,059/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: 24
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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