Destined for Greatness Martial Arts
IRVINGTON, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ, 07111
CountyEssex
Phone973-372-3000
Operating details
Capacity84
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High8
- Medium3
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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2 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ, 07111, IRVINGTON, NJ 07111
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/5/2026
- High5
- Medium-High6
- Medium3
- Medium-Low6
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(3) — Post a diagram of all approved areas. Submit floor plan to OOL.
Post a diagram of all approved areas. Submit floor plan to OOL. 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 3/9/2026 - High risk3/5/2026
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l) — Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components.
Maintain a written emergency plan in a readily accessible location that includes all required components. Regulation: (l) Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall prepare written emergency procedures delineating: i. The location of the first aid kit and any additional first aid supplies; ii. The name, address and telephone number of the physician retained by the center or of the health facility to be used in emergencies; iii. An alternate indoor location that operates during the same operating hours as the center. The center shall: (1) Select an alternate indoor location within safe walking distance; or (2) Develop a written procedure for obtaining emergency transportation to the alternate location; iv. The hospital or clinic to which injured or ill children will be taken; v. The telephone numbers for obtaining police, fire, ambulance and poison control services, including the National Poison Emergency Hotline at (800) 222-1222; vi. The location of written authorization from parent(s) for emergency medical care for each child; vii. A diagram showing how the center is to be evacuated in case of emergency from each classroom and the outdoor play area; viii. The location of fire alarms and fire extinguishers; and ix. Procedures for ensuring children’s safety and communicating with parents in the event of evacuation, lockdown, natural or civil disaster, and other emergencies. The procedures shall indicate: (1) The plan for informing parents of their children’s whereabouts; and (2) The local law enforcement agency or emergency management office that has been notified of the center’s identifying information, as specified in (l)3 below. 2. The emergency procedures shall be readily accessible in a designated location within the center. 3. The center shall ensure that the appropriate local law enforcement agency or emergency management office is notified of: i. The center’s name and location; ii. The number, ages, and special needs of children e
Corrected 3/9/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk7/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 1.
Repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in Room 1. 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 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk7/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-Low risk7/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-9.7(a) — Ensure transportation records are maintained on file including a record of each child transported, the name and address of each driver, a photostatic copy of each driver's valid driver's license, and the year, make, and model of ea
Ensure transportation records are maintained on file including a record of each child transported, the name and address of each driver, a photostatic copy of each driver's valid driver's license, and the year, make, and model of each vehicle used by the center to transport children. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file: 1. A record of each child transported; 2. The name and address of each driver; 3. A photostatic copy of each driver’s valid driver’s license; and 4. The year, make and model of each vehicle used by the center to transport children.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - High risk7/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(d) — Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 1 staff member missing 20 hours.
Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. 1 staff member missing 20 hours. Regulation: The director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity; special needs programming and program development; social-emotional and behavioral development for young children; legal issues, including ADA guidelines and leadership and advocacy.
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-Low risk7/18/2025
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 3/5/2026 - High risk7/18/2025
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. 3 staff members missing CARI's. 11/13/2025: 3 staff members no longer employed.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 3 staff members missing CARI's. 11/13/2025: 3 staff members no longer employed. 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 - High risk7/18/2025
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. 4 staff members missing CHRI's. 11/13/2025: 4 staff members no longer employed.
Ensure that CHRI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff. 4 staff members missing CHRI's. 11/13/2025: 4 staff members no longer employed. 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 11/13/2025 - Medium-High risk7/18/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required. 3/5/2026: Violation no longer applicable due to the center relocating to a new address.
Provide a current fire certificate as required. 3/5/2026: Violation no longer applicable due to the center relocating to a new address. 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 3/5/2026
2024
- Medium-Low risk10/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 6 outstanding. 7/18/2025: 6 staff members missing logs 11/13/2025: 4 staff members no longer employed, 2 outstan
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 6 outstanding. 7/18/2025: 6 staff members missing logs 11/13/2025: 4 staff members no longer employed, 2 outstanding. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. Orientation training as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) may be included for six of the required hours of staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) and (d).
Corrected 11/13/2025 - Medium-Low risk10/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Provide Mantoux results for 6 named staff. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 4 outstanding. 11/13/2025: 2 staff members no longer employed, 2 outstanding.
Provide Mantoux results for 6 named staff. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 4 outstanding. 11/13/2025: 2 staff members no longer employed, 2 outstanding. 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 3/5/2026 - Medium-High risk10/25/2024
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 10/25/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(a) — Provide Mantoux results for 6 named staff. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 4 outstanding.
Provide Mantoux results for 6 named staff. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 4 outstanding. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d).
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium risk10/25/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(c) — Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 6 outstanding.
Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. 1/2/25: 2 Staff members are no longer employed, 6 outstanding. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year.
Corrected 2/24/2025 - Medium-High risk10/1/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time.
Conduct and document fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - Medium-Low risk10/1/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.6(e)(3) — Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location.
Post the center's discipline policy in a prominent location. Regulation: The center shall maintain on file a written policy on the disciplining of children by staff members. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within the center.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - Medium-High risk10/1/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) — Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills.
Conduct and document at least two lockdown drills annually. Ensure children and staff participate in the drills. Regulation: Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - High risk9/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a)(2) — Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the renewal.
Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the 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 conset to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediation terminate the staff member's employment at the center.
Corrected 10/25/2024 - Medium risk9/18/2024
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.3(a)(2) — Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. When inspector asked staff member how many children were in their care, the named staff member had to count.
Ensure that all staff are aware of the number of children in their care at all times. When inspector asked staff member how many children were in their care, the named staff member had to count. Regulation: The center shall ensure that all staff members are trained in the method of keeping track of children and know how many children are in their care at all times.
Corrected 10/25/2024
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Estimated monthly cost
$949/month
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About this daycare
- Location: IRVINGTON, Essex County
- Capacity: 84
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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