Boys and Girls Club of New Jersey
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address103 Bragaw Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07112
CityNEWARK, NJ 07112
CountyEssex
Phone973-242-1200
Websitehttps://www.bgcn.org
Operating details
Capacity100
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/2/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High14
- Medium-High8
- Medium1
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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103 Bragaw Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07112, NEWARK, NJ 07112
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/2/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-Low risk4/2/2025
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 5/13/2025 - High risk4/2/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for (2) named staff.
Ensure that a CHRI background check is completed as required for (2) named staff. Regulation: When the center applies for a new license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that each staff member at least 18 years of age who is or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that the new staff member completes the CHRI fingerprinting process specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a). Until the center receives the results of the CHRI background check for a new staff member, the center shall ensure oversight of that person by another staff member and ensure that the person is not alone to supervise a child or group of children.
Corrected 7/31/2025
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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
$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: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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