Oliver Family Day Care Center
IRVINGTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1379-1383 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NJ, 07111
CountyEssex
Phone973-375-0434
Operating details
Capacity53
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High13
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1379-1383 Clinton Avenue, Irvington, NJ, 07111, IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/2/2026
- High12
- Medium-High10
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/2/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, both staff members in Room 3 could not tell me how many children were present i
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, both staff members in Room 3 could not tell me how many children were present in their care. The director was called in to confirm numbers. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Corrected 3/11/2026
2025
- High risk11/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 new staff member. 1 new staff member was supervising children alone without a cleared CHRI in Room 4.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 new staff member. 1 new staff member was supervising children alone without a cleared CHRI in Room 4. 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 3/11/2026 - High risk11/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(m)(2) — Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. At the time of the inspection, there was a baby gate blocking an exit. The center took immediate action to remove the
Ensure that all exits and egress areas are unobstructed and that the emergency exit doors are easily operable. At the time of the inspection, there was a baby gate blocking an exit. The center took immediate action to remove the gate. Regulation: Supplemental evacuation requirements are as follows: cribs, beds, playpens, and cots used for rest or sleep shall be arranged so as to provide access to a three-foot-wide aisle that leads to an unobstructed exit.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk11/13/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 new staff member. 1 new staff member was supervising children alone in Room 4 without a cleared CARI.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for 1 new staff member. 1 new staff member was supervising children alone in Room 4 without a cleared CARI. 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 12/1/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(c) — Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 3. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member left Room 3 when 2 staff were required.
Ensure that adequate staff/child ratios are maintained at all times in Room 3. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member left Room 3 when 2 staff were required. Regulation: (c) The following staff/child ratios shall apply, except as specified in (d) through (f) below: Under 18 months 1:4 18 months up to 2 ½ years 1:6 2 ½ years up to 4 years 1:10 4 years 1:12 5 years and older 1:15 (d) The following staff/child ratios shall apply during rest or sleep, when the criteria listed in (d) 1, 2, and 3 below are met: Under 18 months 18 months to under 2 ½ years 2 ½ years and above 1:10 1:12 1:20 2. A sufficient number of staff members shall be in the facility and readily accessible to ensure compliance with the awake staff/child ratios specified in (c) above.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
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 2/2/2026 - Medium-Low risk10/17/2025
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 12/1/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 left children unsupervised to answer the front door. 11/13/2025: At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Ro
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 left children unsupervised to answer the front door. 11/13/2025: At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 left children unsupervised to answer the front door. 12/1/2025: At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 left children unsupervised to answer the front door. 2/2/2026: At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member in Room 1 left children unsupervised to answer the front door. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a) — Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, a child was seen walking in the hallway to use the bathroom without supervision.
Ensure that children are directly supervised at all times. At the time of the inspection, a child was seen walking in the hallway to use the bathroom without supervision. Regulation: The children shall be supervised directly by a staff member at all times, including during outdoor activities, rest and sleep, and walking through hallways. Toileting procedures shall be supervised by a staff member as appropriate for the ages and developmental needs of the children. 1. At least one staff member shall be physically present in the room or area in which children are napping and shall be able to summon other staff members without leaving the room or area. 3. Naptime preparations shall have been completed and all children 18 months or above are resting or sleeping, while all children under 18 months of age are sleeping.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(b) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 named staff member before being left alone with children.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for 1 named staff member before being left alone with children. 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 3/11/2026 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 staff members missing CHRI's. 3/11/2026: 2 received, 1 outstanding. 6/22/2026- Staff out on m
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 staff members missing CHRI's. 3/11/2026: 2 received, 1 outstanding. 6/22/2026- Staff out on maternity leave. 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 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff missing a CARI.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 1 staff missing a CARI. 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 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering in Room 3.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering in Room 3. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Corrected 12/1/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member did not wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions.
Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required after diapering. At the time of the inspection, 1 staff member did not wash their hands after coming into contact with nasal secretions. Regulation: Handwashing requirements are as follows: staff members shall wash their hands with soap and running water immediately before preparing or serving food; after toileting; after assisting a child in toileting; after caring for a child who appears to be sick; after coming in contact with an animal's body secretions; and after coming into contact with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, nasal secretions, or other body fluids or secretions. 7.8(d)3- Staff members hands are washed after changing each diaper.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including excess vegetation.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including excess vegetation. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 12/1/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(4) — Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary.
Ensure that all fire extinguishers are serviced and tagged annually and recharged if necessary. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: all fire extinguishers shall be visually inspected once a month, and serviced and tagged at least once a year and recharged, if necessary, as specified in the NJUFC.
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(a)(12)(ii) — Ensure that each child's waterbottle/ sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center.
Ensure that each child's waterbottle/ sippy cup is labeled with the child's name throughout the center. Regulation: center shall ensure that these safety and sanitation practices are followed: sippy cups shall be labeled with the child’s name.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use.
Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use. Regulation: In addition to the items specified in (a)3 above, the following equipment items or surfaces shall be washed and disinfected after each use: iii. Diapering surfaces;
Corrected 2/2/2026 - High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(1) — Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one staff member in Room 1 stated she had 8 children present in her care when t
Ensure that children are adequately tracked at all times and staff are aware of the number of children in their care. At the time of the inspection, one staff member in Room 1 stated she had 8 children present in her care when there were 9 children present in her care. Regulation: The center shall develop and implement an Office of Licensing-approved method to keep track of the location and ensure the safety of all children at all times when under the center’s supervision, including the transfer of supervision from and to parents during arrival and departure and the utilization of off-site locations, including playgrounds and field trips.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk10/17/2025
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 job descriptions.
Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility, and job descriptions. 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 2/2/2026 - Medium risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5(c)(2) — Ensure that the director does not have full-time classroom responsibilities. 11/13/2025: Director still present with classroom responsibilities. 12/1/2025: Director still present with classroom responsibilities. 2/2/2026: Direct
Ensure that the director does not have full-time classroom responsibilities. 11/13/2025: Director still present with classroom responsibilities. 12/1/2025: Director still present with classroom responsibilities. 2/2/2026: Director still present with classroom responsibilities. Regulation: The director or his or her designee(s) shall be on the premises at all times when the center is operating and the designee: shall not have full-time classroom responsibilities during the times when the director is not present at the center and shall complete staff development in understanding licensing rules as provided by the Office of Licensing.
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) — Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition in the boys bathroom.
Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition 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 12/1/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required. Tightly pull the grass carpeting near the bikes to remove tripping hazards.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required. Tightly pull the grass carpeting near the bikes to remove tripping hazards. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk10/17/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) — Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including the bbq grills.
Ensure all outdoor hazards are removed from the outdoor play area as required including the bbq grills. Regulation: Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. 2. The outdoor play area shall be graded or provided with drains to dispose of surface water.
Corrected 11/13/2025
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$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: IRVINGTON, Essex County
- Capacity: 53
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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