Children of Promise Academy

EAST ORANGE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.9based on state inspection data
Capacity109
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address43 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ, 07017

CityEAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

CountyEssex

Phone973-395-2727

Operating details

Capacity109

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/13/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High10
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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43 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ, 07017, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/13/2026

  • High10
  • Medium-High8
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk5/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all hand sanitizers are inaccessible to the children.

    Ensure that all hand sanitizers are inaccessible to the children. 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.

    Corrected 5/13/2026
  2. Medium-Low risk5/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(g) — Maintain documentation related to orientation and staff development on file at the center.

    Maintain documentation related to orientation and staff development on file at the center. 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 6/22/2026
  3. Medium-Low risk5/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Update Staff Records Checklist to include all staff.

    Update Staff Records Checklist to include all staff. 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 6/22/2026
  4. High risk5/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI clearance for one staff.

    Provide CHRI clearance for one staff. 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 6/22/2026
  5. Medium-Low risk5/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(d) — Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips that include applicable transportation information signed by a parent for each child.

    Ensure that the center gets individual written permission slips that include applicable transportation information signed by a parent for each child. Regulation: Staff member(s) shall inform the parent(s) of enrolled children in advance of any field trip(s), outing(s), or special event(s) involving the transportation of children away from the center. The center shall provide each parent with the name and telephone number of any bus company providing service. Before taking a child on such a field trip, outing, or special event, the center shall secure individual written consent slips signed by a parent for his or her child(ren) for each proposed field trip, outing or special event.

    Corrected 6/22/2026
  6. Medium-Low risk5/13/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage.

    Provide documentation that the center has current comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 6/22/2026

2025

  1. Medium risk7/23/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(e) — Provide protective coverings for all fans that are accessible to children or remove them in Multi-purpose room.

    Provide protective coverings for all fans that are accessible to children or remove them in Multi-purpose room. Regulation: All fans that are accessible to the children shall have a grille, screen, mesh, or other protective covering.

    Corrected 7/23/2025
  2. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.8(a)(7)(ii) — Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a statement of good health from the parents for school-age child care programs.

    Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including a statement of good health from the parents for school-age child care programs. Regulation: The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of health information for each child, as follows: for school-age child care programs, a record of the parent’s statement concerning the child’s health, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.3(b).

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  3. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication; and job descriptions, titles and qualifications for all center staff.

    Corrected 3/14/2025
  4. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.12.25. Provide CARI clearance for three staff. 3.14.25. Provide CARI clearance for one staff.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.12.25. Provide CARI clearance for three staff. 3.14.25. Provide CARI clearance for one staff. Regulation: Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Until the results of the CARI background check for a new staff member have been received from the Department, the center shall ensure oversight of the new staff member by another staff member, and ensure that person is not left alone to supervise a child or group of children.

    Corrected 3/21/2025
  5. High risk1/22/2025

    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 1/7/2026
  6. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.

    Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number,

    Corrected 3/21/2025
  7. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, on all required topics.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, on all required topics. Regulation: (a) Topics of orientation training shall include all of the following: 1. Supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a); 2. Understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3; 3. Implementing group size limits and primary caregiver responsibilities, as applicable, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.4; 4. Recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.9; 5. Evacuating the center and using the fire alarms, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l); 6.Implementing the center’s release policy, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.5; 7. Implementing the center's statement of policy on the disciplining of children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6; 8. Implementing health practices, including medication administration and responding to symptoms of illness, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.1 through 7.11; 9. Implementing safe sleep practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome; 10. Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma; 11. Recognizing and responding to injuries and emergencies, including the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food-related allergies and other allergic reactions; and 12. Including children with special needs in the center’s program.

    Corrected 3/14/2025
  8. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(1) — Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures.

    Ensure that the center has written emergency plans in a readily accessible location that includes evacuation, disaster and lockdown procedures. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  9. Medium risk1/22/2025

    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 2/12/2025
  10. Medium-Low risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-3.4(a) — Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file.

    Ensure that the center has a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy and maintains the documentation on file. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall secure comprehensive general liability insurance coverage for the center and shall maintain on file a copy of the insurance policy or documentation of current insurance coverage.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  11. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.12.25. Provide CARI clearance for three staff.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 2.12.25. Provide CARI clearance for three staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  12. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) — Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

    Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Regulation: The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication.

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  13. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application, Attestation and all required documents.

    Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Application, Attestation and all required documents. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  14. High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(1) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, on all required topics.

    Ensure that all staff complete orientation training annually, on all required topics. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include supervising and tracking all children, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a).

    Corrected 2/24/2025
  15. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean vent in Multi-purpose Room.

    Clean vent in Multi-purpose Room. 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 2/12/2025
  16. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Clean vent in the Boys bathroom.

    Clean vent in the Boys bathroom. 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 2/12/2025
  17. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair throughout the center.

    Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair throughout the center. 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 2/12/2025
  18. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Ensure that toilets are maintained in sanitary condition in Boys bathroom.

    Ensure that toilets are maintained in sanitary condition in Boys bathroom. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 2/12/2025
  19. Medium-High risk1/22/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) — Provide missing caps on all the toilets as required.

    Provide missing caps on all the toilets as required. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 2/12/2025

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6Recent Violations
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About this daycare

  • Location: EAST ORANGE, Essex County
  • Capacity: 109
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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