Sunshine Day Care Center II
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address286 South 7th Street, Newark, NJ, 07103
CityNEWARK, NJ 07103
CountyEssex
Phone973-623-8400
Operating details
Capacity57
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High8
- Medium-High11
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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286 South 7th Street, Newark, NJ, 07103, NEWARK, NJ 07103
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/12/2025
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk9/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles in Room A.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles in Room A. 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 10/21/2025 - Medium risk9/12/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in Room A.
Provide protective coverings for all electrical outlets accessible to the children in Room A. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.
Corrected 10/21/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: 57
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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