N.E.W. Christian Academy, Inc.

PALISADES PARK, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity227
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address430 Commercial Ave, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650

CityPALISADES PARK, NJ 07650

CountyBergen

Phone201-592-8611

Websitehttps://newca.net

Operating details

Capacity227

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/12/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High9
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low4
  • Low0

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430 Commercial Ave, Palisades Park, NJ, 07650, PALISADES PARK, NJ 07650

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/12/2026

  • High4
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low3
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom in room 110 and the girls and boys bathrooms. Replace cracked ceiling tile in the boy's bathroom.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom in room 110 and the girls and boys bathrooms. Replace cracked ceiling tile in the boy's bathroom. 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 1/28/2026
  2. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    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 1/28/2026
  3. Medium-High risk1/12/2026

    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 1/28/2026
  4. Medium-Low risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL.

    Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Regulation: the Staff Records Checklist for the current director and all staff members currently working at the center shall be maintained on file at the center.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  5. High risk1/12/2026

    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. Missing one CARI

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. Missing one 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 1/28/2026
  6. Medium-Low risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  7. High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually.

    Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.

    Corrected 1/28/2026
  8. High risk1/12/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.4(f) — Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. Throughout the center.

    Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name. Throughout the center. Regulation: When cribs, playpens, cots, mats or other Office of Licensing-approved sleeping equipment are stored with sheets, blankets, or other coverings as single units, at least one item of each unit shall be labeled with child-identifying information. (g) When sheets, blankets and other coverings are not stored with sleeping equipment, each of these items shall be: 1. Labeled for each child; and 2. Stored separately for each child.

    Corrected 1/28/2026

2025

  1. High risk1/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Provide CARI background checks for 2 staff members.

    Provide CARI background checks for 2 staff members. 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 2/18/2025
  2. Medium risk1/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff was physically aggressive with a named child, including swiping at his hand to prevent him from playing with a soap dispe

    Based on information, ensure that staff utilize positive methods of guidance and discipline. A named staff was physically aggressive with a named child, including swiping at his hand to prevent him from playing with a soap dispenser and sticking her foot out to stop the named child form running, causing him to stumble and fall. The named staff was visibly frustrated with the named child's behaviors and would physically redirect the named child's behaviors in an aggressive manner. Regulation: The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

    Corrected 1/17/2025
  3. Medium-Low risk1/17/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g)(1) — Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy.

    Based on information, retrain all staff on the center's discipline policy. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file documentation of the date, time, topic, presenter, and attendance for all staff development and orientation completed by center staff members. For staff development provided by the center, the center shall maintain on file documentation or a copy of all staff development materials used.

    Corrected 1/17/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk10/11/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(a)(1) — Based on complaint #23601, retrain all staff on methods of positive guidance and discipline.

    Based on complaint #23601, retrain all staff on methods of positive guidance and discipline. Regulation: The methods of guidance and discipline used shall: be positive.

    Corrected 11/14/2024

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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: PALISADES PARK, Bergen County
  • Capacity: 227
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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