The Salvation Army Day Care Center
MORRISTOWN, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address95 Spring Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960
CountyMorris
Phone973-539-2700
Operating details
Capacity85
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High15
- Medium2
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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95 Spring Street, Morristown, NJ, 07960, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/29/2025
- High2
- Medium-High8
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(a)(8) — Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served.
Provide a current life/hazard use registration certificate applicable to the center's licensed capacity and ages served. Regulation: The center shall obtain a Life Hazard Use Registration certificate applicable to the center’s licensed capacity and ages served pursuant to the Uniform Fire Safety Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192 et seq. The center shall post this document in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - High risk5/29/2025
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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(3)(i) — Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. The center shall provide documentation that the roof is secure with the multiple ceiling tile leaks.
Maintain the building structure to prevent water from entering. The center shall provide documentation that the roof is secure with the multiple ceiling tile leaks. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building structure shall be maintained to prevent water from entering; excessive drafts or heat loss; and infestation from rodents and insects.
Corrected 8/21/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(1) — Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after wiping their noses.
Ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after wiping their noses. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: the center shall ensure that children three months of age and older wash their hands with soap and running water before intake of food; immediately after using the toilet or having diapers changed; immediately after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions; immediately after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and immediately after outdoor play. (2)for children under three months of age or for those children three months of age and older wherein hand washing with soap and running water may not be developmentally appropriate, the center may use an alternate means for hand washing, including but not limited to disposable baby wipes.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled with classroom numbers as on the map with Rooms 1-6.
Post a diagram of all approved areas and ensure that all rooms approved for use by children are labeled with classroom numbers as on the map with Rooms 1-6. Regulation: The center shall identify all rooms of the center that have been approved by the Office of Licensing. This identification shall consist of numbers, letters, names or any other means of identification and shall be located either inside or directly outside each room.
Corrected 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including providing a cover for the bathroom light in Room 4 or provide proof of a shatter proof light bulb.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including providing a cover for the bathroom light in Room 4 or provide proof of a shatter proof light bulb. 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing or repairing the green plastic chair in Room 4.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing or repairing the green plastic chair in Room 4. 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the broken wall tile in the bathroom of Room 4.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the broken wall tile in the bathroom of Room 4. 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the stained ceiling tile by the sink in Room 5.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the stained ceiling tile by the sink in Room 5. 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 8/21/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the stained ceiling tile in the bathroom of Room 4.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the stained ceiling tile in the bathroom of Room 4. 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 7/18/2025 - Medium-High risk5/29/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the stained ceiling tile in the upstairs men's room.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including replacing the stained ceiling tile in the upstairs men's room. 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 7/18/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MORRISTOWN, Morris County
- Capacity: 85
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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