Lincoln Elementary School
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ, 07106
CityNEWARK, NJ 07106
CountyEssex
Phone973-374-2290
Operating details
Capacity111
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 1/14/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High16
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ, 07106, NEWARK, NJ 07106
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/14/2025
- High6
- Medium-High0
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk1/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the Information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances.
Ensure that the Information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances. 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 3/26/2025 - High risk1/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that 2 named staff submit a CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that 2 named staff submit a CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled 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 3/26/2025 - High risk1/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures.
Ensure that all staff complete orientation training within two weeks of hire and annually, including understanding center operations, policies and procedures. Regulation: Topics of orientation training shall include understanding center operations, policies and procedures, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(b)3.
Corrected 2/21/2025 - High risk1/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a)(3) — Ensure that (2) named staff submit a CHRI background check as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff.
Ensure that (2) named staff submit a CHRI background check as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled 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 2/24/2025 - High risk1/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d)(1) — Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances.
Ensure that the information on the Staff Records Checklist is current and that it is maintained on file at the center, including CARI and CHRI background check clearances. Regulation: The staff records specified in 3A:52-4.1(a) through (c) shall be maintained on file as follows: 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 2/24/2025 - High risk1/14/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and (2) named staff for the center's license renewal. 2.18.2025 Pertains to 1 named staff
Ensure that all CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and (2) named staff for the center's license renewal. 2.18.2025 Pertains to 1 named 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 2/21/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 111
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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