St Michael School
NEWARK, NJ·Licensed Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address27 Crittenden Street, Newark, NJ, 07104
CityNEWARK, NJ 07104
CountyEssex
Phone973-482-7400
Websitehttps://www.smsnwk.org
Operating details
Capacity50
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High11
- Medium-High10
- Medium0
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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27 Crittenden Street, Newark, NJ, 07104, NEWARK, NJ 07104
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/11/2025
- High0
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk3/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) — Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Ensure fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center, if applicable, and all children are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill. 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. The center shall ensure that all children present are evacuated from the building within three minutes during each fire drill.
Corrected 8/14/2025 - Medium-High risk3/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(n)(3) — Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components.
Ensure the center maintains on file, a record of each fire drill which includes all required components. Regulation: Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall maintain on file a record of each fire drill, as specified in the NJUFC, which record shall include: the date and time of day of the drill; the weather condition at the time of evacuation; the number of participating children and staff members; and the total amount of time taken to evacuate the center.
Corrected 8/14/2025 - Medium-Low risk3/11/2025
N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(d) — Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff, substitutes and sponsor representative.
Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL that includes all current staff, substitutes and sponsor representative. 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 8/14/2025
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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
$949/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: 50
- Type: Licensed Child Care Center
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