The Leaguers, Inc.- Broad Street
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address999-1005 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
CityNEWARK, NJ 07102
CountyEssex
Phone973-643-0300
Operating details
Capacity95
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/23/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High5
- Medium-High12
- Medium5
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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999-1005 Broad Street, Newark, NJ, 07102, NEWARK, NJ 07102
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/23/2026
- High3
- Medium-High8
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk3/23/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(b) — Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire panel was in trouble mode. A call to the monitoring company confirmed a signal is being received. Ensure fire panel is
Ensure the center's fire protective systems are operative at all times. At the time of the inspection, the fire panel was in trouble mode. A call to the monitoring company confirmed a signal is being received. Ensure fire panel is in good working condition without a trouble signal. Regulation: An applicant seeking a license or a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to operate a center shall comply with all applicable provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:70 and hereinafter referred to as the NJUFC. The center shall obtain the building's fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, reflecting the center's compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJUFC. The center shall maintain on file the building's fire safety inspection certificate.
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium-High risk3/23/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(3) — Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children.
Provide one evacuation crib for every 4 non-ambulatory children. Regulation: The center shall be permitted to obtain a valid fire safety inspection certificate issued by the municipality in which it is located, based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months, and submit a copy of the certificate to the Office of Licensing in lieu of a CO or CCO, if the center serves only children 2 ½ years of age or older and is located in a public school building that is used as a public school.
Corrected 4/20/2026 - Medium risk3/23/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.1(g)(3) — Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Room 2 or request a decrease in NJCCIS. 6/29/2026- Center requested Room 2 be
Provide at least five different activity areas with at least five different types of supplies and equipment for children over 18 months of age. Set up Room 2 or request a decrease in NJCCIS. 6/29/2026- Center requested Room 2 be changed to an indoor play area (NTLC). 6/30/2026- Inspector made changes in NJCCIS and inspected indoor play space. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply: centers serving children 18 months of age and older shall provide at least five types of children's daily activities including, but not limited to, language; science and mathematics; manipulative; large muscle; building; art; music; drama; or other comparable activities; and at least five types of supplies and equipment for each daily activity chosen by the center.
Corrected 6/30/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure staff files are maintained at the center or easily accessible by the center. Files not available for review.
Ensure staff files are maintained at the center or easily accessible by the center. Files not available for review. 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 4/20/2026 - Medium-Low risk3/23/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure sponsor rep is added to the checklist.
Complete and maintain on file, a current Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. Ensure sponsor rep is added to the checklist. 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 4/20/2026 - High risk3/23/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative for the center's license renewal. 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 4/20/2026 - High risk3/23/2026
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 6/8/2026
2025
- Medium risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(4) — Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center.
Ensure that hot tap water does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the center. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, a supply of hot tap water not exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit and cold running water shall be provided.
Corrected 5/12/2025 - Medium-High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.
Corrected 6/16/2025 - High risk4/9/2025
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 and stored separately in room #4.
Ensure that each child's bedding and sleeping equipment are labeled with the child's name and stored separately in room #4. 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 5/12/2025 - Medium-High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(5) — Ensure that the garbage receptacle is covered in a secure manner, and maintained in a sanitary condition in room #1.
Ensure that the garbage receptacle is covered in a secure manner, and maintained in a sanitary condition in room #1. Regulation: garbage receptacles shall be: made of durable, leak-proof and nonabsorbent materials; covered in a secure manner; emptied to the outdoor garbage receptacle when filled; maintained in a sanitary manner.
Corrected 5/12/2025 - Medium risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls in rooms #2 and #3. UPDATE 5.12.25: Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall in room #2.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls in rooms #2 and #3. UPDATE 5.12.25: Repair and/or paint surfaces including the wall in room #2. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 7/24/2025 - Medium risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls in the bathrooms in rooms #1, #4, and #5.
Repair and/or paint surfaces including the walls in the bathrooms in rooms #1, #4, and #5. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.
Corrected 5/12/2025 - Medium-High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including behind the toilet in room #4 and #1. There was evidence of rust on the plumbing attached to the wall.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including behind the toilet in room #4 and #1. There was evidence of rust on the plumbing attached to the wall. 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 5/12/2025 - Medium-High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles in rooms #2 and #5.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the ceiling tiles in rooms #2 and #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 5/12/2025 - Medium-High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the shelving unit in room #4.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including the shelving unit 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 5/12/2025 - Medium-High risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace the cabinets under the sinks in rooms #1, #2, and #3.
Repair or replace the cabinets under the sinks in rooms #1, #2, and #3. 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 5/12/2025 - Medium risk4/9/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(13) — Ensure that all cords are inaccessible to the children in rooms #4, #5, and #1.
Ensure that all cords are inaccessible to the children in rooms #4, #5, and #1. Regulation: the center shall ensure that window blind cords and other cords and ropes that present risk of harm are inaccessible to children.
Corrected 5/12/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEWARK, Essex County
- Capacity: 95
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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