Noah's Ark Childcare

WESTFIELD, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

2.1based on state inspection data
Capacity44
Est. price$999/mo

Contact information

Address836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ, 07090

CityWESTFIELD, NJ 07090

CountyUnion

Phone908-232-7011

Operating details

Capacity44

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/16/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High8
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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836 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ, 07090, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090

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  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/16/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High11
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(a)(3)(iv) — Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 4.

    Ensure tables are washed and disinfected before each meal in room 4. Regulation: Tables used by the children for eating shall be washed and disinfected before each meal.

    Not corrected
  2. High risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-2.1(b) — Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Application for the center's license renewal.

    Complete and submit a DCF Renewal Attestation and Application for the center's license renewal. Regulation: A person applying for an initial license or renewal license to operate a center or relocation of a center shall submit a completed application to the Office of Licensing at least 45 days prior to the anticipated opening of the center or to the expiration of its existing regular license.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(p) — Repair or replace couch in room 2 where there is evidence of tearing.

    Repair or replace couch in room 2 where there is evidence of tearing. Regulation: Play equipment, materials, and furniture for indoor and outdoor use shall be of sturdy and safe construction, non-toxic, free of hazards, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The center may not use play equipment intended for outdoor use indoors.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure area rugs in room 1 that have curling ends are secure.

    Ensure area rugs in room 1 that have curling ends are secure. 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.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair or replace area rugs that have frayed ends in rooms 1 and 2.

    Repair or replace area rugs that have frayed ends in rooms 1 and 2. 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.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)(7) — Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal.

    Submit a lead paint risk assessment for the center's license renewal. Regulation: Lead paint precautions are as follows: if a previous lead paint inspection indicates the presence of lead, or a lead paint risk management plan is in progress at the center, the center shall: ensure that a lead paint risk assessment is conducted by a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor who is certified and employed as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(h)3, upon renewal of the center’s license; and submit the results of the risk assessment to the Office of Licensing and the local department of health.

    Not corrected
  7. High risk7/16/2026

    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 for the center's license renewal.

    Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for the sponsor/sponsor representative and all regularly scheduled staff 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.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High risk7/16/2026

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(a)(4) — Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 2.

    Ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water as required including after coming into contact with nasal secretions in room 2. 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.

    Not corrected
  9. High risk7/16/2026

    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.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.8(d)(1)(ii)(2) — Ensure the handwashing sink in room 1 is not used for washing the bibs.

    Ensure the handwashing sink in room 1 is not used for washing the bibs. Regulation: diapering requirements for centers serving children who are not toilet trained are as follows, diapering area and surface requirements are as follows, the diapering area shall be within 15 feet of a sink that is not used for food preparation.

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  2. Medium risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-6.3(b)(3)(iv)(1) — Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1.

    Ensure that each child's bottle is labeled with the child's name and date in room 1. Regulation: Feeding requirements for centers serving children less than 18 months of age are as follows: for bottles, each child's bottle(s) shall be labeled with the child's name and dated.

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  3. Medium-High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection 6 children were present in room 5, which has a capacity of 4.

    Operate within each room's capacity. At the time of the inspection 6 children were present in room 5, which has a capacity of 4. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  4. Medium-Low risk11/26/2025

    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 12/16/2025
  5. Medium-High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(c) — Provide a current health certificate as required.

    Provide a current health certificate as required. Regulation: If the center prepares meals, the center shall obtain 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. The center shall maintain on file the Sanitary Inspection Certificate. 6.3(a)2 If the center chooses to provide food, the center shall ensure that all food served to children is prepared by either: i. The center on-site or off-site; or ii. A caterer who is licensed, registered, certified, or otherwise approved, as appropriate, by the local or county health department or State Department of Health, as applicable.

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  6. High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that one named child has a second Epi-pen present as well as Zyrtec as per the special care plan.

    Ensure that one named child has a second Epi-pen present as well as Zyrtec as per the special care plan. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  7. High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) — Ensure that one named child's Tylenol is accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services.

    Ensure that one named child's Tylenol is accompanied by a special care plan that includes procedures for contacting parents and emergency medical services. Regulation: (9) The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: before administering a health care procedure associated with a child’s health condition, such as the use of a blood glucose monitor, nebulizer, or epinephrine pen, the center shall ensure that all staff members who administer the procedure are taught to do so by the child’s parent or another appropriately-trained person. There shall be at least two staff members present at the center who are trained in such health care procedures. 10. The center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40- 12.5.e(1).

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  8. Medium risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.4(a)(1) — Provide protective coverings for the electrical outlet accessible to the children in room 2.

    Provide protective coverings for the electrical outlet accessible to the children in room 2. Regulation: For early childhood programs, the following shall apply, all electrical outlets that are accessible to the children shall have protective covers.

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  9. Medium risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(c)(1) — Ensure all incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields.

    Ensure all incandescent light bulbs have protective covers or shields. Regulation: Lighting requirements are as follows: all fluorescent tubes and incandescent light bulbs shall have protective covers or shields. During program activities, at least 20 foot-candles of natural or artificial light shall be provided in all rooms used by the children. This illumination shall be measured three feet above the floor at the farthest point from the light source. Parking areas, pedestrian walkways, or other exterior portions of the premises subject to use by center occupants at night shall be illuminated to provide safe entrance to and egress from the center.

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  10. Medium-High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 4, including diaper creams.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children in room 4, including diaper creams. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 12/16/2025
  11. Medium-High risk11/26/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-7.7(e)(1)(iii) — Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected using the two-step process in room 1.

    Ensure diapering surfaces are washed and disinfected using the two-step process in room 1. 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 12/16/2025
  12. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In classroom 1, there were 14 children present, when the room capacity is 13. In classroom 5, there were 5 children present, when the room capacit

    Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. In classroom 1, there were 14 children present, when the room capacity is 13. In classroom 5, there were 5 children present, when the room capacity is 4 In classroom 2, there were 7 children present, when the room capacity is 6. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

    Corrected 7/17/2025
  13. Medium-High risk5/6/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(q)(2)(i) — Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 45 children present, when the license capacity is 44.

    Operate within the center's licensed capacity and within each room's capacity. There were 45 children present, when the license capacity is 44. Regulation: At no time shall a center: i. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed capacity as specified on the license or the Certificate of Life/Safety Approval; ii. Allow more children in attendance than the licensed room capacity;

    Corrected 7/17/2025

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25Total Violations
9Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: WESTFIELD, Union County
  • Capacity: 44
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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